My first 5K!!! 😀

[NorfolkWifey]

It's over a month since I completed C25K and despite running for 30 minutes I wasn't reaching 5K. But today I decided to change my tactics. I got up really early because the weather forecast was that it was going to be very warm today. I decided that I wasn't going to stop running after 30 minutes like I usually do but keep running. And I did it! 😀 And more! I was so keen not to come up short I hadn't realised that I'd gone passed 5K! So my 5K time is 38.6 minutes. I'm so pleased with myself 😌

[HennieR62 Graduate]

Congratulations!! It’s like graduating all over again isn’t it!!

[NorfolkWifey Graduate in reply to HennieR62]

Yes! Another goal achieved. 😊

[Hidden]

Fantastic and well done! It’s a wonderful feeling to run your first 5k. I agree with HennieR62, it is just like a second graduation 🥳⭐️.

[NorfolkWifey Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 😊

[Dreambird Graduate]

Well done - it’s a great feeling 🏃🏼‍♀️🤸🏻‍♂️👍🎉

[NorfolkWifey Graduate in reply to Dreambird]

Yes it is! I'm still smiling ☺️

[MontyMooDog Graduate in reply to Dreambird]

Please see my latest post virtual 5k

[Chloe1415]

Woohoo!! Well done x

[NorfolkWifey Graduate in reply to Chloe1415]

Thank you! 😊

[MontyMooDog Graduate]

That's brilliant. I did the same thing earlier this morning too!! 😂👍🍷😁

[NorfolkWifey Graduate in reply to MontyMooDog]

Thank you and yay, well done to you too! 😀

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate]

Brilliant! I did exactly the same thing yesterday to reach 5K. Feels good doesn’t it! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[NorfolkWifey Graduate in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Thank you, yes it does! Well done to you too! 👏👏👏😀

[MontyMooDog Graduate in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Please see my latest post virtual 5k

[Peawee Graduate]

well done I too have been running longer the last two runs, it feels great does un't it

[NorfolkWifey Graduate in reply to Peawee]

Thank you. Yes it does, I'm still buzzing! 😀

[NorfolkWifey Graduate]

Thank you! 😊

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Yay!! And so you should be...that is excellent, pushing yourself just that bit more has paid off in all sorts of ways!! Well done NorfolkWifey 😉

[NorfolkWifey Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you! 😊

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

Congratulations! 🥳🎉👏

I agree totally with others about it feeling like you graduated all over again! Actually it was much much better!!!

I managed the same on Tuesday, just over 5 weeks since graduation, and I was still grinning Iike a Cheshire cat when I went to bed last night.😁😁😁

[MontyMooDog Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

Please see my latest post virtual 5k

[NorfolkWifey Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

Thank you! Yes I agree, I feel so happy now that I've run 5K!

[MontyMooDog Graduate]

Please see my latest post. Virtual 5k

[Beatlesforever Graduate]

That's fantastic!! Well done, that's a brilliant achievement 👏🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[NorfolkWifey Graduate in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thank you! 😊

[Jillybean0141 Graduate]

Fantastic! I'm still nowhere near 5K so this gives me hope that I'll get there eventually. Well done you 😁

[NorfolkWifey Graduate in reply to Jillybean0141]

Thank you. Keep going, you can do it!

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Wow! Well done to you! Did you ever think you would be able to run for 5K? Fantastic achievement! 👏👏👏👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️I’m not there yet. Trouble is, I worry that I’ll suddenly decide to push too soon and suffer the consequences. I’m going to try and make myself stick to 4K for at least another week. (I live in Norfolk, too 😀)

[Runningbird56 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Another Norfolk girl here, I only just cover 5 k including my 2x 5 min walks, so something to build upto after a couple of weeks I think. Still struggling with the 30 min run , I hope it will get easier 🤔

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Runningbird56]

I’m sure it will! If you’re struggling, then slow down a bit maybe for a while? Enjoy the runs. Plan some new routes. Have fun! I live in the fens, near the border with Cambs. Love it here!

[Runningbird56 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Enjoy ha, ha , struggling with that one too lol. I will keep at it now I’ve come this far. It seems we are not far apart although I don’t want to say on here but I am also very close to the fens. One benefit, there are very few hills which certainly makes the runs easier. I have 1 hill ( incline) to tackle which I still incorporate the upward side in my 5 min warm up walk 😂. Something to build upto yet 🐢

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Runningbird56]

I’m actually starting to enjoy the runs! I go for walks to scope out new routes. Before I graduated, my runs were just along one of the man made riverbanks of the washes. There and back. But now .... it’s more fun! Circular routes around the village. It’s changed the way I feel about running. I don’t include the walks as I want to see how far I’m running. I hope you get to love it, too!

[Runningbird56 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks, I think I will eventually, I love being out in the fresh air and it’s time for me. Maybe when the park runs start we will be able to the same one? Have fun and enjoy your runs🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Runningbird56]

Ooh, that would be great. Littleport is my closest.

[Runningbird56 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

That sounds good, I am about 25-30 mins from There. Just finished my run tonight and conquered the hill 😁😁😁🏃‍♀️ Happy Running

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Runningbird56]

Well done! 👍

[NorfolkWifey Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Thank you. I started C25K 6 years ago but gave up at week 7so I was determined to get there this time! Don't try to run too fast, just run a little bit further each time. I live in North Norfolk. 😊

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to NorfolkWifey]

It’s good advice! I was going to run this morning (Friday) but my back was twinging a bit - so sensibly taking an extra rest day. Lucky you - I love North Norfolk 😀

[linda9389 Graduate]

Woo hoo! A brilliant achievement 👏👏👏

[NorfolkWifey Graduate in reply to linda9389]

Thank you 😊