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๐ŸAnnieโ€™s first post grad run

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It was such fun to go out this morning & do my first solo run. I have ditched Jo Whiley๐Ÿ˜ข& 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 ๐Ÿ’ from Cto5K

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Narutorun

Well done ๐Ÿ˜Š

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Narutorun

Thanks! How is your foot?

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Narutorun in reply to Annieapple

Much better thank you

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ImoslowGraduate

Brilliant!! Iโ€™m at your heels. Usually Iโ€™m in a Birmingham park but this weekend itโ€™ll be st Andrews sands ! Youโ€™re very lucky with your marvellous beach . Well done!!

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Imoslow

Enjoy!! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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Buddy34Graduate

Great first consolidation run Annieapple. Isn't it great just to go for a run just because you can . ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Buddy34

Yes!!! ๐Ÿ˜† Loved it Buddy

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GrannyhugsGraduate

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.

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs

Great timing!! Will have to follow in your wake ๐Ÿคฃ

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GrannyhugsGraduate in reply to Annieapple

Iโ€™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

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iain-strachanGraduate

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.

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to iain-strachan

Excellent idea!!! Thanks ๐Ÿ˜Š

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WenderwooGraduate

Well done! How lovely to run alongside a beach

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Wenderwoo

Itโ€™s VERY special & always different!

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Over62

Great job - youโ€™re an inspiration to us to keep us going to our next stages. Hope to be running by a beech in 4 weeks time๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Over62

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

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IannodaTruffeMentor

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

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thanks!!

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OldgirlrunsGraduate

How brave to ditch Jo, Annie! Well done - but donโ€™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!

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate 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 didnโ€™t think about the time!! Xx

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OldgirlrunsGraduate in reply to Annieapple

Done the same myself - once youโ€™re in the groove you just want to keep going donโ€™t you! Have a lovely time in Canada - Running shoes packed?!

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns

Definitely ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿคฃ

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Zumba-kittyGraduate

Well done Annie ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’•

You sound so happy, that I now cannot wait to just run too ๐Ÿ˜€

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Zumba-kitty

Itโ€™s a great feeling! Enjoy!

Itโ€™s an amazing feeling isnโ€™t it ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ Running for fun is amazing ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to

๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ™‚ xx

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DeterminedSilverGraduate

Wow Annie - so pleased for you ! Bask away - you deserve it ! Canโ€™t wait to get to that point either . I have registered with Park Run so thatโ€™s my next goal when the time comes . Agree such a fabulous plan

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to DeterminedSilver

๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽˆ

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2Tired2RunGraduate

How wonderful ... enjoy ๐Ÿ˜€

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to 2Tired2Run

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜€

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Kat_runs4490Graduate

5k already, youโ€™re on fire Annie ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Kat_runs4490

Thanks Kat๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ™‚

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JazzyrunnerGraduate

Sounds fabulous! Do you miss Jo? Doesnโ€™t sound like it!

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Jazzyrunner

I couldnโ€™t have done Cto5K without her thatโ€™s for sure!! She was an ๐Ÿ˜‡

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JazzyrunnerGraduate 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 ๐Ÿ˜

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Jazzyrunner

Agree!

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tiggs1Graduate

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

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to tiggs1

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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VicjoGraduate

Excellent start to your โ€˜free -running โ€˜! Keep posting as itโ€™s great to hear your progress!

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Vicjo

Thanks ๐Ÿ˜Š

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ConfusedofaxminsterGraduate

Brilliant ๐Ÿคœ. I agree, I love running the cliff path, nothing like smelling the sea to spur you on. Congratulations on graduation.

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Confusedofaxminster

Thanks. Yes we are fortunate! ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ˜†

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GetfitokGraduate

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. Iโ€™ve also downloaded NRC which lots of people on here rave about, but I havenโ€™t actually used that yet, something to look forward to when Iโ€™m off the IC.

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Getfitok

I love my playlists too๐Ÿ˜ thanks for tip about NRC will look it up ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜€

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Mark1909Graduate

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

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Mark1909

Thanks Mark! You too ๐Ÿ˜

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