W9R2

[Sarah2706]

Another run done, 1 to go!!! Had a bad back the last 2 days and wasn't sure how this would go, so I'm really pleased I did it and my back feels ok 🤞. It was a really lovely peaceful run too. Feeling very pleased with myself 🤗🙌

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Hi Sarah I did the same run today as well ,well done and hope your graduation run is a good one

[Sarah2706 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Well done, hope it went well. Back at you 😊

[Bracken2018 Graduate]

Brilliant- way to go . I’m sure you will be eager to start and complete W9R3 enjoy it for the success it brings you whether non-stop 30 minutes or 5K. I focused on achieving the 5K which took me 41 minutes . I was thrilled knowing I could enter a Local 5K Parkrun ( when lockdown is over). Enjoy your next run and congratulations in advance 🐾

[Sarah2706 Graduate in reply to Bracken2018]

Thank you, yes I'm keen to do it, I'm hoping today hasn't set my back off so I can run on Sunday 😊

[pete1212 Graduate]

Well done on your run Sarah2706 run when in pain and still got out to run 👏👏👏 one more run for your graduation 🎓 badge awesome but you feeling chuffed keep it going stay safe happy running 🏃‍♀️ 👍

[Sarah2706 Graduate in reply to pete1212]

It's very weird, it just doesn't feel right if I miss a run now, I get really fed up if I have to miss a day. Who'd have thought it!

[pete1212 Graduate in reply to Sarah2706]

Someone got the running bug enjoy your last run of c25k 👍

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Well done and some Sarah, you dug down deep and got the run done👍 and with a sore back..... Just the one and then you're home and dry congrats 🙂🏆

[Sarah2706 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, I'd be gutted if an injury stopped me this close to graduating.

[Hidden in reply to Sarah2706]

It would've been you've come so far 👍 what's your after graduation running plan?

[Sarah2706 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I think I'm going to get a few more 30 minute runs under my belt so they feel more comfortable then add time to one run a week after that. I'm nearly at 4.5k in 30 minutes so I don't think it will take long to get to 5k. To be honest I've tried not to worry too much about distance and just focus on enjoying it. I would like to get to 5k but I'm just chuffed I can run for 30 minutes.

[Hidden in reply to Sarah2706]

That's a cool outlook, that 5k will come, my local park run shows a distance of just under 5k so distance 🙃 does it matter?? Nope not a jot! If you're enjoying something that's got to be worth it in every aspect!!

[Sarah2706 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

That's what I figure. 2 months ago I couldn't run at all and now I'm actually enjoying running for 30 minutes, so I don't want to put any pressure on it and stop enjoying it. I'll get faster and cover more distance in time I'm sure and if I don't I'm still up and off the couch and doing something.

[Hidden in reply to Sarah2706]

Brilliant if you don't use strava maybe take a look and install the app..... It'll let you chart your progress, you can look back at routes you've ran etc and compare runs, I know it may be an age thing 👴 ( this you'll find after the big shsssss 5️⃣0️⃣ 😬) I sometimes cannot remember a route I've ran quite recently whoops

[Sarah2706 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes I have Strava. My husband has been running for years, he does a lot of triathlons etc, so I'm quite lucky because he has 5k/10k etc routes already planned out and convinced me to use Strava. I can't go running with him, I think he would struggle to go as slow as me 🤣

[Hidden in reply to Sarah2706]

That's s bonus 👍. Finding new routes for me was always an issue, as I'd leave myself too far away from home when I was finishing 🙄.

I definitely could never triathlon, of drown on the swim 😂

[Bracken2018 Graduate]

Sarah,

Have you tried podcast music . The beat varies .

I’m a plodder so 148 beats per minute ( I think it is) work for me . Link podcasts.apple.com/gb/podca...

You can try them out , different beats and download for free . There’s many other music podcast for runners . I’m sure your find one you like . For some ( like me) STRAVA can also help,

I like it because it informs me every .5 K of my pace and time .

Just thought . All the best for R 3 . 🐾

[Sarah2706 Graduate in reply to Bracken2018]

I haven't but I'll take a look thank you. 😊

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Well done for coping with a sore back on this run. Final run coming up and it’s graduation 🎓! Enjoy it 😊

[Sarah2706 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, yes I'm excited!

[Nilsam Graduate]

Well done, Sara2706. So glad your back feels ok too.