First 5k!

[Blossom-]

Well it's taken a while but I knew I'd get there. Started c25k in April, graduated in June, did loads of consolidating at 30 mins and c25k+ podcasts then started JuJu's magic plan timed version. Had to redo week 4 cos of 'stuff' but knew I'd hit 5k during the 50 min run. So at the age of 66 I can run 5k 'at my own pace' and for 50 mins 😊 how good is that! Happy running everyone 🏃🏃‍♀️💥

[Ian5K Graduate]

That’s really great. As it’s known as C25k, it’s good to get the 5k done after graduation, however long it takes. Then we know we can confidently do Parkrun and thing! 🙂

[RacingintheStreet Graduate]

'That' is not just good that is exverlkent and absolutely how it should be done 👌

Your pace, your run, your 5k slow and steady is the secret of life I think 😊😂

[Blossom- Graduate in reply to RacingintheStreet]

Thank You. Yes absolutely agree 😊

[58soon]

That's amazing Blossom - well done! I haven't run for 50 mins yet, but I have conquered 5k. Reading your post, gives me confidence to know I'll get there at some point.

Having a rest week this week due to hip niggles, but back on the Magic Plan next week hopefully! See you there x

[Blossom- Graduate in reply to 58soon]

Thank you! Yes you will get there. I knew I would, I know me, and I know that now Ive reached this milestone I'll go further! See you at the 10k line! Happy running!

[PhoenixRise Graduate]

Congratulations 🥳 on hitting 5K Blossom-! Great work - well done! 💪 🏃‍♂️

[Blossom- Graduate in reply to PhoenixRise]

Thank you so much. It's a great feeling, as you know!

[dijep Graduate]

Congratulations and well done, it's such a wonderful feeling isn't it 😊

Enjoy your achievement and the rest of your day x

[Blossom- Graduate in reply to dijep]

Thank you! Yes it's like graduating all over again, and I was just as excited beforehand as I was with w9r3!

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

That’s awesome 😎 our first 5k took 52 minutes and we were only 63 at the time so we are totally impressed

[Blossom- Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Oh thank you! Yes sometimes the doubt creeps in, you know, shouldn't I be quicker than this, but I've thoroughly enjoyed just plodding along, doing different NRC guided runs, seeing small improvements, learning about 'my pace', 'my run'. I know I can go quicker and I know my 5k will get quicker. I'll just enjoy getting there (injury free 🤞) x

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Blossom-]

I have run 5k in 40 minutes but at our age it’s not about speed although nice to look back and see we have got a bit faster, we ran 8k this morning, it took one hour twenty two minutes but i ran 8 k in April which took one hour twenty six minutes so it’s improvement and i’m just pleased to run

[Blossom- Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

I'd be over the moon with 40 mins! It was 48 this morning, slow and steady! We've got this😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Blossom-]

48 min is an average that i’m comfortable with or sometimes 49 and i’m not sure how the 40 happened it never has again but i’m working on it

[nowster Graduate]

Speed isn't that important (although people here keep saying I'm fast). It's keeping at a certain level of activity for an extended time. Once you get beyond 20 minutes the benefits kick in.

Anything over that - distance, speed or duration - is a bonus.

[Blossom- Graduate]

Thank you. Yes I learnt from this forum that it's not all about speed. I know I can go faster and my 5k will improve. I'll just enjoy getting there 😊

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate]

Absolutely amazing Blossom, really well done👍👍🌟. Go us Oldies. Well at least you, I'll get off this IC soon 🤞

[Blossom- Graduate in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

Thanks HG. Sorry you're on the IC. Hope for not much longer 🤞

[Newbie59 Graduate]

Wow, that's amazing, I am so impressed. We started and graduated the same months and I am the same age, so you have spurred me on! I will do those C25k+ podcasts, just sitting there waiting for me . . .

[Blossom- Graduate in reply to Newbie59]

Just read your latest post. I had a bit of dip due to holiday, weather too hot etc but am back in the groove now! Can't say I loved the podcasts, but they are interesting. I'm using the guided runs on Nike Run club which I think are great. Good luck - see you at the 10k line 😄

[Newbie59 Graduate in reply to Blossom-]

The spirit is very willing ... the body not so at the moment. It doesn't help that I am not sleeping well at the moment, but I will get back out there, don't worry