Consolidation number one 👍🏻

[Vintage61]

Scouted ParkRun course today with my friend and mentor Naomi (she’s in Ultra Marathon territory) . She has been so supportive of my running. Having only got to 3.17 km previously......accuracy is everything people.... I was a little anxious.

So off we set just after 5 this morning. Walked a bit and ran a lot but did it in 54 minutes. Naomi strolled but made it look like running.

Out of comfort zone... different route...no sunglasses ... no music or Jo Whiley... and not alone!!! But I did it! Was proper chuffed and grinning like an idiot most of the day.

Love this, wishing all you lovely peeps happy running today and over weekend. I’ll be back out Sunday 🏃🏻‍♀️💕🏃🏻‍♀️💕🏃🏻‍♀️

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate]

GET IN 👊well done lady x

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Fatgirlslim19]

Fanks 😊

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Well done you, it's good to get out of your comfort zone sometimes it shows what you can achieve with your hard work .😊😊

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

It’s very true. I was worried that I could only run in one way/route etc but it appears I can give it a good go! 👍🏻 As my mentor says it’s all about the effort and if that’s at the max that’s all anyone can ask

[Debston Graduate]

Fabulous! What is the course like?

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Debston]

Inclines and what’s known as the zig zags that are slopes up and up. But then it’s down and off round the lake and beautiful. The lakes are my usual route, I’m a lucky one

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

Your mentor sounds fab, vintage, what a lovely way to start your consolidation! You'll nail that park run!

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

She’s amazing, so generous and truly loving my progress. I’m going to do a couple more run throughs and then go for it. 2 5ks booked in. Thx so much for your support 🙌🏻

[Hidden]

This is awesome, well done guys. Fantastic pic! 👏👊

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 😊 . Yup, she didn’t break a sweat and I’m wrung out lol. 😂

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to Vintage61]

Ask her when the sweating stops 😂

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

She’s a machine. I don’t think she dropped sweat for a looooooong time 😃

[RunningChocoholic Graduate]

Such a nice post! Well done! I was so reluctant try new routes but I had to when I wanted to extend my distance. It was worth it. There is something wonderful about early morning runs isn’t there? And ha ha about distances - I can give you routes ranging from 3-10k with alarming accuracy these days! Happy running xx

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to RunningChocoholic]

Thank you 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done...just take care of you...🙂

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you. I am. Xx

[damienair Graduate]

Well done. Your ready for parkrun now, don’t delay. Do it next week. You’ll love it.

I’m just in from a lovely 5K, listed to the Strokes and was loving it. I’m volunteering at my local parkrun tomorrow as scanner. Looking forward to it.

Damien

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to damienair]

Thank you. I’m going to do a couple more consolidations and then I’m going for it. Something in me really wants to be able to run it all if possible

[SaskAlliecat Graduate]

What a great friend and mentor and kudos to you for stepping out of your comfort zone. You're doing great!

[Vintage61 Graduate]

Thank you 😊

[Comfortnotspeed]

Lovely to see this! Go you!

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

Thanks so much 😊