My First Ever 6K !

[RunRunRun13]

I decided that I wanted to push myself slightly more and see if I could run further than 5K on my long run today.

This morning I set off at 7am with vest top on and the sun shining, only downside is there is a hill first but then onto a cycle path which goes alongside countryside and back again...had Coach Bennett from Nike Run App with the “thank you” 45 minute run in my ear and my music dipping in and out of course.

Slowed the pace right down and at 20 minutes I felt comfortable...Coach Bennett said “You can do this” and I did (not sure what I would do without Bennett in my life 😂❤️😂)

I know all you lovely people on here will get THAT feeling/achievement and just wanted to shout about it as chuffed that this 49 year old can run 🏃‍♀️

[Sasquatch19 Graduate]

Congratulations, very impressive 😀

[RunRunRun13 Graduate in reply to Sasquatch19]

Thank you ! Still in shock that I actually did it 🏃‍♀️

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

That is amazing! Really fantastic achievement. Took me about that time to hit my first 5k!! 🤣🤣. Go you! 💪🚀 x

[RunRunRun13 Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner]

Thank you so much DR...I didn’t even know if I would achieve it this morning but slowed it right down today (so don’t feel like I’m going fast at all) it will be 4 weeks since graduating so a celebration run ! I could only do that once a week though (if that) 😂🏃‍♀️

[DiscoRunner Graduate in reply to RunRunRun13]

That’s what I do, one long run a week & 2x30 - hard to fit anything else in!

[RunRunRun13 Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner]

Yes good idea I’m going to do that too...🏃‍♀️

[Kertesz]

Ah so great to read this... well done! Great effort!! You and Coach Bennett will go far together!! (Writing this as I volunteer Marshall at my first Parkrun!! 😉) x

[RunRunRun13 Graduate in reply to Kertesz]

Thank you ! Came back to an empty house so needed to tell someone 😂 have a lovely time at Parkrun and let us all know how it goes ☀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[SeeJillRun Graduate]

Fantastic! It’s amazing isn’t it how far you can go when you’re going slower than normal. I need to have a think about tackling an early run, it’s a bit too warm now for me to go when I usually go

Have a lovely Easter weekend!

[RunRunRun13 Graduate in reply to SeeJillRun]

Yes I slowed right down but felt comfortable...had to do it early as this heat does not agree with me ☀️🏃‍♀️ Happy Easter and enjoy the weekend.

[SeeJillRun Graduate in reply to RunRunRun13]

I know exactly what you mean! 🥵😭

[Rubinstar Graduate]

Oh well done, that’s a good distance and it feels great doesn’t it 🤩

Also well done for running at 7am, it’s hot now so that was just the right time

Of day too!

[RunRunRun13 Graduate in reply to Rubinstar]

Thank you ! Yes I’m a morning runner mainly as find it easier and starts the day well (although I could have a nap in the afternoon on some days) 😂

[Pianism Graduate]

That could be the mirror image of my first 6k this week!! Very similar time, mine started with a hill, too.

So, yes, I absolutely get how chuffed you feel! Well done you.

[RunRunRun13 Graduate in reply to Pianism]

Yes I saw your post and that’s what inspired me to try further distance than 5k so thank you ! Well done to you too and I will keep an eye on your posts to see what’s next 🏃‍♀️

[Pianism Graduate in reply to RunRunRun13]

Blimey - I'm not used to inspiring anyone! It's good to know though. I might still be a bit of a lump, but at least I'm no longer a lazy lump!

It's good to know, though. Sometimes it feels as if I'm just boasting... but reading others' stories and posting on this forum really does keep me going.

[Hidden]

Smashed it again!! Well done 😊. I love those early morning runs. They are the best!

[RunRunRun13 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Dave ! I thought I would see if I could do it and I did...love morning runs too when hardly anyone has woken up (including me) 🏃‍♀️😀

[Hidden]

Howdy neighbour and well done! You are certainly going for it! 👏🏼 😀

[RunRunRun13 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, thought I would see if I could run a bit further 🏃‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to RunRunRun13]

You are doing great!

Which watch are you using to record your runs? I don’t have one yet, but probably need to think about it. I’ve just downloaded the free Strava app onto my iPhone just for now.

[RunRunRun13 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Only just seen your question DD !

I use my Garmin Forerunner 35 watch which was preloved on Ebay and wear it everyday (depends if you like that size watch) all your data (heart rate/steps etc) syncs to the Garmin Connect app to tell you all the stats and it’s very easy to use.

One of my best buys for running so far 🏃‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to RunRunRun13]

Good to know, thank you. I keep storing away all these little tips and nuggets of information everyone shares on here. I’m juggling tracking my runs via my iPhone, Strava & Fitbit Alta. It’s all getting a bit much. Think I’m techno-phased by it all.....🤯

[RunRunRun13 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Worth having a little look at Nike Run Club App once you have graduated ! Guided runs which are great with coaches to help you along the way....still need someone in my ear to keep me moving 😂🏃‍♀️

[molly1973 Graduate]

That’s fab! Well done! I think you made a good choice going out early 👍

[RunRunRun13 Graduate in reply to molly1973]

Yes definitely ! I wouldn’t be able to run in the heat - it’s lovely but not to run in ☀️