Not 5k Parkrun but 10k Vitality London Run instead

[Papillon17]

Well today got out early wanted to beat the rain due for later. Had built back up to 7k last week and had not run at all this week I guess I feel a little superstitious regard injuries before a big run so basically don’t go until I need to. Well I had an aim to get it under an hour based on most of my 5Ks being under 30 mins so just treat as two 5Ks without a break in the middle. I couldn’t decide whether to run the streets or just 6 laps of the park. I did both in the end 5k on the streets and 5k in the park. Just have to submit and wait for my medal 🏅. Good luck to anyone else doing the Virtual Vitality London 10k. You can do this.

[Sonia52 Graduate]

Well done!! I think we get our medals and tees by 21 Nov. I can’t wait!

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Sonia52]

Need to submit my run.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great run and time . Good that you split it into 2 halves. 👏👏👏🏅

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

It meant I had different scenery but didn’t stop in between just changed direction.

[Katnap Graduate]

Nice one Pap! And sub 60 minutes! 👍😁👍

🎃🙀 Spooky Katnap 🙀🎃

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Katnap]

Thanks Katnap was aiming below 60 mins and got it just not a quick one. Too breezy on the run.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Katnap]

Thanks Katnap

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

Great stuff, I love the way you joined the two halves together!

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thanks couldn’t decide was worried doing six laps of the park so with 5k out of the way I could just plod around the park like it was a normal 5k run that I do every week. It worked although I will admit I was knackered by the end having not really done any long runs since the London BigHalf in March 2020.

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Papillon17]

You've earned a good rest that's for sure. Though I expect you'll be busy with dogs 🐾🐾

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Would like one but really need to be continuing with the decorating.

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Papillon17]

Ah, well. We have to get these things done.

[MontyMooDog Graduate]

That's a great run there and a smashing time too👍

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to MontyMooDog]

Many thanks a little pleased all done