First run of the decade!

[RunningMigster]

So I went out for my second consolidation run today.

After being shamed into running on Sunday, I really should have got out yesterday. But who can resist running on the first day, not only of the new year, but of the new decade? Not me!

I must admit, after a very late and indulgent night, I really didnt fancy it. And although I did the same route as my last run, I did it in reverse, meaning I had to deal with the hills up front. Oh boy was that tough. But I did it, and I thoroughly enjoyed the last 10 minutes, running all down hill or on the flat.

So that's it. First 5k of the decade complete. Starting as I mean to go on.

Happy new year decade everybody and may I wish you lots of happy running.

[Sham19]

Well done Mig you dit it ! 🙂 onwards and upwards 🙂Happy Running 🏃

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Sham19]

What next is the question!

[Sham19 in reply to RunningMigster]

Park run! Consolidate for a while then bridge to 10K 🙂

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Sham19]

Crickey. I'm never going to sneak back to the couch with you around am I? 🤣🤣🤣

[Sham19 in reply to RunningMigster]

You know you can do it so no excuses 😂

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

Well done Migster! A great way of starting a new decade! And hills too! Happy running in 2020!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Unfortunately, I cant escape hills where I live. When I leave the house, its either a right turn down hill, or a left turn up hill

[Leosmit Graduate]

Well done! Over 5k in just over 30 mins. That’s well impressive. Do you think you’ll do a Parkrun at some point? That’s my dream!!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Leosmit]

I really don't know to be honest. Everybody says they are fun to do. But I love running on my own. I keep going back and forth on it.

[Womangolfer Graduate]

Well done and a great time too. Happy running in 2020

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Womangolfer]

Thank you. I never, ever thought I'd be enjoying this running malarkey. But I am!

[Starryeyedlife]

Well done! Something for me to aspire to! If I could do that in a few months I’d be dead chuffed 😁👍

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Starryeyedlife]

You can and you will! I was never a runner. Thought it was dumb. But started this program in October and OMG what a shock to the system wk1 R1 was. Nearly killed me 🤣🤣

But here I am! Just keep coming back to us for support and motivation and you'll nail it!

[DeterminedSilver Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Lovely post Mig now all your hark work and honest posts encourage & motivate others !

It’s a great feeling isn’t it .

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to DeterminedSilver]

It really is! I'm so grateful to you and all the gang for helping me through this. And my wife is a constant source of encouragement. I'm really very lucky, so it's a real pleasure to be able to give back too

[Brian-P6 Graduate]

Nice one Mig, good move to leave it until the afternoon. Gotta let the Alka Seltzer take its course

Happy New Year and New You Mig.

What App are you using?

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Brian-P6]

Absolutely. I think it just before 3am when I went to bed. So I didnt see a great deal of the morning :-).

I'm using RunKeeper but I also have a fitbit. It's rare that they are ever close on stats though, which I think is bizarre considering they both use the GPS on my phone. Not sure which is more accurate!

[Speedy60 Graduate]

🙋‍♀️ I can resist it. In fact, I've resisted it for the whole day.

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Bet you want to though dont you

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

I do. I did walk my usual route, but running was just too much today

[Hidden]

Well done Mig! A brilliant way to start the decade 🌟

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Hidden]

You too! Very impressive!

[Hidden]

I enjoy all of your posts because you just say it like it is and get out there and do it and achieve. Awesome to read as always. Very best wishes mate.

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for that, so nice to hear. And you are so close to graduation! Looking forward to seeing that graduation post!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

It may have been tough on those hills but you are tougher.

Happy New year 🍾🍾🍾

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

They have nothing on Brian! In fact, for my next consolidation run, I think I need to revisit the route that I did throughout C25K and say hello again to that monster of a hill.

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Well done it sounds lovely and a good start to the year

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

I've gone from complete non believer to actually looking forward to getting out there running. Dont know what's got into me 🤣

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

The same as the rest of us it’s a weird sort of freedom and very addictive,

[Jazzyrunner Graduate]

Brilliant consolidation! Happy new year, happy new decade, happy running!!!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Jazzyrunner]

Yay... lots of happy :-).

It's going to be a great year, I can tell already

[Jazzyrunner Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

🙌🏻

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

I did a double take there when I saw the map.....running round Pinders!

Well done on your 2nd consolidation run, you really have cracked this 👍😁

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Only the second time I've done this route. Must admit, it's a nice circular root for me. Although there are a few too many roads to cross for my liking, which breaks up the rhythm. Need to find more options I think!

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Yep, the roads are pretty busy either side of the hospital. I live in the south of Wakefield so run around Newmillerdam, or at least try to! Although that can get congested with people at holidays and weekends.

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Great spot for running. Very nice. But yes, I can imagine that's going to be challenge in summer when everyone is out!

[Aspire24 Graduate]

Well done. My Park Run was in reverse today which should have felt weird but I cracked my PB👍. You should give it a go, I like being a solo runner but it does lift your spirits and you feed off everyone’s energy. 750 there today so lots of energy with some having done an early one somewhere else first😱 a commitment too far😂

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Aspire24]

I might be tempted (just the one in a day though), if only to get an 'official' time and see how it compares to what Fitbit and RunKeeper tell me. Perhaps one for a future Saturday.

Well done on your PB, great work!

[DeterminedSilver Graduate]

You did really well especially after a late indulgent night . Feel quite envious but I’m not quite ready to venture out yet 😞.

Can’t wait to get those consolidation runs going .

Hoping I can get my dil to start even with the pram for the first early weeks !

Happy NewYear decade to you and yours too .

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to DeterminedSilver]

Well, I've got to be honest, I'm ready for bed right now 😆.

Hope you have a really great year ahead.

[DeterminedSilver Graduate]

Haha - takes it out of you all this celebrating 🥳🎉! Plenty of running & drinking water is what’s next 🤣