Thursday W9R3 Sunday 5K race with 1600 others

[Grannyhugs]

So pleased with myself. 9 weeks ago the closest I got to running was walking on a treadmill for 10 mins. At W5 of this plan I got an email saying there were still places in the River Ness 5K race which is part of the Baxters Loch Ness marathon weekend. I worked out this would be around graduation day - not understanding graduation meant running 30mins not 5K. I stuck to the plan and all the advice given. Luckily the 5K is actually 4.9K as all advice says only increase one thing by 10%per week. I completed in 32min 44sec so happy. Running amongst 1600 was challenging as very many were children holding parents hands, some being dragged along from the start - I hope they aren't put off running for life. This course is brilliant, we are all great for starting it. We all need to find our own speed. Every person in today's race was cheered on whether they were doing a PB or finishing in an hour. Go out, run, enjoy. Thanks for your support. X

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you Grannytobe on running the River Ness 5K in Inverness, good time for you as well.

Yesterday at parkrun I met a runner who told me she was running the 10K in Inverness today.

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Nearly 10000 competitors over the 3 events today and after a night of heavy rain it stopped for the start of the races, sun working hard at coming out now - a the highlands, 4 seasons in a day.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

👍

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Congratulations on completing c25k you must be so pleased well done. It will be a memorable day for you . 😊😊👏👏👏👏

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You can do one every week now, if you want.

Well done.

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Congratulations and what a great place to graduate

[tiggs1 Graduate]

What a fantastic achievement and amazing time... you should be so proud

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to tiggs1]

This is an amazing plan to have got me to this stage

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

That’s you ready for weekly park run by the sound of things! Well done 👍

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you. I'd love to do a park run but have a busy set of Saturdays coming up this month. How you foing in your journey

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

I am doing 9:3 tomorrow & then hope to start the Park Runs after a few consolidation runs!

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Knew 93 was soon for you I was concerned I'd missed it I'll be thinking of you. Hope it's a great weather day for you and you have the chance to run outside in lovely surroundings

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you! Yes, it is a beautiful beach prom and path through the dunes. I often encounter little rabbits waking up & of course lovely sunrises. However I think it maybe a rainy ☔️🌧💦 finish tomorrow 😂 so may do my other route through the park. X

[NewRunner4 Graduate]

What a way to end the last run of the programme, and the start of the rest of your running career! Well done on both achievements.

👏👏👏

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to NewRunner4]

Thank you so much. Might get a bit hooked to running as you can do it anywhere choosing new exciting routes

[NewRunner4 Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Definitely. That’s one of the attractions for me - you can run at any time of the day, anywhere to choose from and it’s free!!! I’m so glad I started this running malarkey 😀

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to NewRunner4]

Went past my old gym on Friday - the sense of release is immense never mind the savings in time to get there and cost of membership 😀

[Vicjo Graduate]

Excellent news! Congratulations on the 5k and in great time too!

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to Vicjo]

Thank you, with determination and sticking to the plan we can all do it

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

We’ll done GTB - graduation and bling in the space of 3 days! Enjoy more of those consolidation runs- and more bling in future?

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Can you believe what we are all achieving. Really looking forward to just going out and running without headphones telling me what to do. I’ll just set garmin to 5k and go enjoy some scenery. Bliss.