50k later ... what have I learned?

[Frizzbomb67]

So after 5 days off from running, 2 of which I soaked my bod in a hot tub overlooking the beautiful Shropshire hills 😊 I finished my 50k August Challenge this morning (52/50k) with a couple of days to spare 👏🏻👏🏻😊. It was great to listen to my tunes and get out there again and plod away at my own pace.

So 50k on what have I learned?

I’ve learned that I actually enjoy running, especially outside. Never thought I’d say that! 😲

I’ve learned that 3k is now comfortable, 4K is manageable but the full 5k is still hard.

I’ve learned how to manage my pace, which has got quicker. It began at 9+ min/km and is now 8min/km, sometimes tipping just below into a magic 7 something 😊. Not bad for an old bird 😂

I’ve learned that I’m actually quite competitive and have been trying to increase my pace and stamina constantly since graduating as well as signing up for virtual runs and challenges - hence the 50k in August

I’ve learned that I consider myself a runner now 🏃‍♀️😊

So what’s next? I’m returning to real life work in September and my aim is to continue to run 3 times a week despite having a crazy busy job, and to just enjoy my runs, no pressure, no challenges. Fitting in running will be enough of a challenge I think.

Happy running everyone 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Thanks for the support and inspiration. This journey has been amazing and this group is truly amazing too 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😘

[nowster Graduate]

A truly inspirational post. 👍

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate in reply to nowster]

Thanks. After graduating mid July I feel like I have come so far in just a few short weeks. Couldn’t have done it without the program or the people 😊

[MontyMooDog Graduate]

Great Post. Try a longer slow run now and again to build up your stamina and 5K will suddenly become shorter😉😁

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate in reply to MontyMooDog]

Good advice. I’ve focused on consolidating 30 mins / 5k during August. I’ll extend some runs during September. I like a slow plod 😂