PHEW! THAT WAS A JOB...

[59er]

Today I decided as I was in the area I would try a new route. Cold and trying to throw hail stones at me. Didn't really know where I was going so was just winging it really. Started off and felt very heavy and didn't think I was going to be able to do the whole 30 minutes. I'd had a plate of porridge an hour and a half beforehand so thought I'd feel up for it. There were quite a few options of take the uphill or go straight on. I went up! On the last hill I only kept going because I'd just passed a restaurant with lots of people looking out of the window. I just imagined they were all taking bets on whether I'd make it or not 😅 I thought I'd add a minute on as part of my consolidation but even so I still didn't make the 5k which was kind of disappointing in a way as last time I graduated (well over a year ago now) I was managing the 5k. Does a year make so much difference? I'm also wondering if my diet needs tweaking - am I not eating enough protein/something? 🤷‍♀️ Any advice/little gems gratefully received.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Well done, stinking weather!

Yes, a year can make a lot of difference so don't be too hard on yourself. You'll get back to 5k don't worry 👍🏻😁

[59er Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I've just signed up for your timed magic plan so let's hope so!😁

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to 59er]

You're mixing me up with ju-ju- but that's ok, it's a fab plan and will really help you. Good luck! 👍🏻😁

[59er Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

🤦‍♀️ so sorry GoGo_JoJo - that's what running in bad weather does to me!🙄

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to 59er]

Don't worry! I just can't take the credit on this one 🙃

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Seems we both had the same weather today and I've done the ' can't stop now people are watching' thing🤣

Your 5k will happen again , perhaps when we get some warm sunshine. I hope🌞🌞

[59er Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

I hope so Buddy34! I'm off to France in a couple of weeks so it'll be interesting to see if it makes any difference!

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to 59er]

'Oui' I'm sure it will🤣

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

In that weather I’d just be chuffed I’d got out and completed the hilly run, forget the speed. Keep going and your running will progress.

[59er Graduate]

Thanks. I do hope so. Those hills were a killer 😩

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Looks like a complicated run. Well done for getting out there 👍😁

[PaulS83]

It’s a cat, right? Holding a bludgeon?

[59er Graduate]

Haha! Yes could be 🤔🤣

[Thisoneistrying Graduate]

That's an amazing time! Well done for keeping going x

[59er Graduate in reply to Thisoneistrying]

Thank you! I am just wanting to crack the 5k in 30 minutes but I suppose the consolidation runs will help me to get there. 🏃‍♀️