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Fabulous parkrun morning

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Well, folks, it wasn't long before I had to change the digits on my new fridge magnet! Parkrun was near perfect this morning and the conditions, along with my recent longer runs and strength work, helped me to shave a bit more off my 5k PB.

I WILL get to a 30-minute 5k... eventually! :)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Yeayyayaya,, steady and slow :) You will get there:)

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molly1973Graduate

Brilliant! I love your fridge magnet 😊

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JaoJao

Hey this is awesome! Keep going! I’m motivated by this ❤️ I did my 3rd Park Run this morning.

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PianismGraduate in reply to JaoJao

Congrats! They soon mount up and become habit. Today was my 20th. :)

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JaoJao in reply to Pianism

I bet you are looking forward to getting your t shirt hey

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PianismGraduate in reply to JaoJao

Well, it'll be a while yet. I quite like my apricot one though...

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backintimeGraduate

Well done.

I'm loving that magnet : )

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Chris141Graduate

Yea keep at it, you will get there! Love the Fridge Magnet! Where did you get it?

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PianismGraduate in reply to Chris141

It was a gift from RunaroundSue ...

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SharunsGraduate

Well done! I got a PW today.

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PianismGraduate in reply to Sharuns

Is that a personal worst or a private wee?

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SharunsGraduate in reply to Pianism

The former. There were public loos fortunately.

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PianismGraduate in reply to Sharuns

Haha

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations, almost 30 minutes, a sub 30 minute 5k is coming soon for you

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PianismGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Eventually! :)

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Buddy34Graduate

Well done you 😊😊

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PianismGraduate in reply to Buddy34

Thank you :)

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MuddledGardenerGraduate

Well done! I can but dream of a 30 minute 5k!

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PianismGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

Well, me too at the moment! I started at 47 minutes + 6 months ago so there's hope!

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Fatgirlslim19Graduate in reply to Pianism

47 minutes to 32 in 6 months?! Wowee!

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PianismGraduate in reply to Fatgirlslim19

Well, 5.5. This plan is amazing!

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Fatgirlslim19Graduate in reply to Pianism

😯 crumbs! That's impressive.

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PianismGraduate in reply to Fatgirlslim19

Our bodies are amazing creations if we will let them flourish. For so many years I subjected mine to the most horrible abuse. Now I'm treating it a bit better.

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molly1973Graduate in reply to Pianism

That is some awesome progress, Pianism!! Wow!

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PianismGraduate in reply to molly1973

Thank you. But I'm nothing special. If I can, anyone can. :)

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Fatgirlslim19Graduate

What a great time! Won't be long before you get that sub 30 minute mark on there!

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PianismGraduate in reply to Fatgirlslim19

Fingers crossed. It's certainly starting to feel achievable. :)

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Fatgirlslim19Graduate in reply to Pianism

Of course it is, you can definitely do that!

Fantastic stuff Pianism. I’m loving that fridge magnet. Seeing my PB on the fridge like that, might stop me raiding it in the middle of the night...probably not though.

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PianismGraduate in reply to

The secret is not to have anything interesting in it in the first place! A mantra that has seen me take off 3.5 stones! :)

in reply to Pianism

Yep, completely agree with that... 3.5 stones!? Congratulations.

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PianismGraduate in reply to

Ta. :)

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molly1973Graduate in reply to Pianism

Again... wow!

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PianismGraduate in reply to molly1973

Thank you :)

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BaddieThePirateGraduate

I'm hot on your heels. I got 32'14" today and hope for a sub 30 one day....

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PianismGraduate in reply to BaddieThePirate

We'll get there! :)

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Couchpotato2Graduate

Wow you are so fast! I need to do some more to get better and earn a fridge magnet kind of time!!

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PianismGraduate in reply to Couchpotato2

Chipping away at my time gradually, week by week and month by month... I seem to run about 3 parkruns fairly slowly and then suddenly go for broke and hit a new PB on the 4th. I will be having a proper celebration when I get to 30 minutes! :)

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Couchpotato2Graduate in reply to Pianism

Yes it will call for champagne 🍾 I think!

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PianismGraduate in reply to Couchpotato2

I rather think so. :)

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Couchpotato2Graduate in reply to Pianism

I did my fastest km last Saturday at 5’40”... yes it wad downhill, how did you guess ;-)

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PianismGraduate in reply to Couchpotato2

That's very fast indeed! I've never got anywhere near that. :)

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Couchpotato2Graduate in reply to Pianism

It was very steep!

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crazycatlady1986

Love this and the fridge magnet did my 1st 5k run on saturday (only my 2nd overall run in 4 years) and felt a little disheartened as it took me 40.46. Think having a magnet would help me aim to beat each week (when I cam attend due to shift worker) x

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PianismGraduate in reply to crazycatlady1986

I have all sorts of things to keep my motivation up... fridge magnet, weight loss chart, running plan, formal races, parkrun etc.. The more ways I can find to keep me going the better! :)

Don't be frustrated by your time - you are out there running and that's what counts! :)

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