🍏Annie’s first post grad run

[Annieapple]

It was such fun to go out this morning & do my first solo run. I have ditched Jo Whiley😢& taken on Strava.

What a feeling to be out in the sea breeze watching the world wake up. I managed 5k today at a very slow snail pace. My goal is to do it within 30 mins but that will come in time. For the moment I am basking in post grad glory. What a gift 💝 from Cto5K

[Narutorun]

Well done 😊

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Narutorun]

Thanks! How is your foot?

[Narutorun in reply to Annieapple]

Much better thank you

[Imoslow Graduate]

Brilliant!! I’m at your heels. Usually I’m in a Birmingham park but this weekend it’ll be st Andrews sands ! You’re very lucky with your marvellous beach . Well done!!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Imoslow]

Enjoy!! 😃

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great first consolidation run Annieapple. Isn't it great just to go for a run just because you can . 😊😊

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Yes!!! 😆 Loved it Buddy

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Fantastic and 5k too, you must be so happy. Nice to be finished plan and choosing next targets. I conquered that yesterday in a run with hubby just over 33min with gentle hills chuffed.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Great timing!! Will have to follow in your wake 🤣

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

I’ll pop hubby in front of you. Looking forward to doing run on my own on Friday he is a hard act to keep following

[iain-strachan Graduate]

If you're missing Jo Wiley, there was an idea I had (haven't tried it though) would be to use like the week 1 schedule to do interval training - so run fast for the minute "run" bits and jog slowly for the "walk" bits.

I'm currently using the SPEED C25k+ podcast with Laura, which gives 6 reps. But I reckon Week 1 of C25K would be a good template, and you can get your own favourite trainer back.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to iain-strachan]

Excellent idea!!! Thanks 😊

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Well done! How lovely to run alongside a beach

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

It’s VERY special & always different!

[Over62]

Great job - you’re an inspiration to us to keep us going to our next stages. Hope to be running by a beech in 4 weeks time👍🏃🏻‍♀️

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Over62]

Your new trainers will have you knocking on the graduation door very soon!!!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Relish it, Annie...........it is priceless.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks!!

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

How brave to ditch Jo, Annie! Well done - but don’t overdo it! Consolidation runs should be 3x30 minutes for 3 weeks to continue building up your strength. How slow was your slow - mine would be about 52 mins for 5k. I suspect yours might have been faster! Happy running!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

It was 40 mins but will be sensible & stick to 3x30mins specially as I am going to Canada next week. High altitude! Thanks for the reminder!! I had read all about post grad and didn’t think about the time!! Xx

[Oldgirlruns Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Done the same myself - once you’re in the groove you just want to keep going don’t you! Have a lovely time in Canada - Running shoes packed?!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Definitely 👟 👟🤣

[Zumba-kitty Graduate]

Well done Annie 👍🏻🏃🏼‍♀️💕

You sound so happy, that I now cannot wait to just run too 😀

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Zumba-kitty]

It’s a great feeling! Enjoy!

[Hidden]

It’s an amazing feeling isn’t it 🏃🏽‍♀️ Running for fun is amazing 😃

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

🙂🙃🙂 xx

[DeterminedSilver Graduate]

Wow Annie - so pleased for you ! Bask away - you deserve it ! Can’t wait to get to that point either . I have registered with Park Run so that’s my next goal when the time comes . Agree such a fabulous plan

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to DeterminedSilver]

👍🌟🎈

[2Tired2Run Graduate]

How wonderful ... enjoy 😀

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to 2Tired2Run]

👍😀

[Kat_runs4490 Graduate]

5k already, you’re on fire Annie 🔥🏃🏻‍♀️

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Kat_runs4490]

Thanks Kat🙂🙃🙂

[Jazzyrunner Graduate]

Sounds fabulous! Do you miss Jo? Doesn’t sound like it!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Jazzyrunner]

I couldn’t have done Cto5K without her that’s for sure!! She was an 😇

[Jazzyrunner Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

I love how positive and excited she sounds! I tried MJ once and though I love his voice, he was way too laid back for me 😁

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Jazzyrunner]

Agree!

[tiggs1 Graduate]

Reading that made me smile, you are doing fantastic. Glad you enjoyed your solo outing

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to tiggs1]

Thank you 😊

[Vicjo Graduate]

Excellent start to your ‘free -running ‘! Keep posting as it’s great to hear your progress!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Vicjo]

Thanks 😊

[Confusedofaxminster Graduate]

Brilliant 🤜. I agree, I love running the cliff path, nothing like smelling the sea to spur you on. Congratulations on graduation.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Confusedofaxminster]

Thanks. Yes we are fortunate! 😆😆

[Getfitok Graduate]

When I graduated I started listening to my own playlist which really encouraged me, because no matter which song came up next it was one of my favourites. I’ve also downloaded NRC which lots of people on here rave about, but I haven’t actually used that yet, something to look forward to when I’m off the IC.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Getfitok]

I love my playlists too😍 thanks for tip about NRC will look it up 👍😀

[Mark1909 Graduate]

Well done Annie ! You have done amazing !! I knew you would get there and you have. Your enthusiasm and focus is truly an inspiration to others ! Enjoy your running and have a fab weekend x

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Mark1909]

Thanks Mark! You too 😁