CR2.. BOOM 💥 5km

[Runforurlife]

When your warm up tunes start with Survivor “Eye of the Tiger” you know (or fervently hope) that this is going to be a good run. How can it not be with that pounding beat? I was almost air punching Rocky style on my walk to the park to get this run started 😂

I’d decided today was going to be the day I ran 5km and this would be my benchmark to start improving on my time and getting it closer to the magic 30mins.

Pleased to report I ran 5km in 34.33mins at an average pace of 6.54km 💥💥 Tbh, I felt good all the way, the run flowed well and I didn’t feel that struggle towards the end as I did on my last run. I could’ve kept going but didn’t want to blow it!

Today was the first time I ran without Jo 🥲 and I must admit it did feel a bit odd just running with music and no guidance but I’d set my Garmin to a 5km run and I pressed on feeling brave .. haha.. on my own. I ran a familiar route so I kind of knew how far I’d gone and where I should be at the 4.5km mark so I just added a bit to get to 5km.

First outing with the new trainers and they are ace 😀💪🏼 So bouncy and supportive and dare I say it, gazelle like?? Please enjoy the photo above said new trainers 😀

This morning was fabulous all round as I realised how I’m just loving these morning runs, being out there enjoying the fresh air and nature and moving.. and not just getting up, sitting at my desk and starting work for the day 😟 My runs really do punctuate my day in the best way possible. And as a bonus, I saw several of my regular runners and walkers out this morning and we all waved, exchanged puffed good mornings. Stopped to say hello to the most adorable Pug puppy out for his first walk with his proud owner (tried not to freak out when the puppy jumped all over my clean trainers hah) On my cool down walk home, I saw my favourite old boy Vincent out for his morning stroll and we chatted a bit, he was curious to know how my running was going. Of course, I was happy to give him chapter and verse of my C25K journey. He said I brighten his day when he sees me!! Aw 😊

All in all, a good morning and I broke the 5km barrier 💃 yay! Hope everyone has a good running day today.

[Peter44 Graduate]

Well done, sounds a perfect run, and a good pace, i'm on c2 tonight, quite a bit slower than you, maybe i need new trainers too! 😂

Enjoy the rest of your day! 😀

[Runforurlife Graduate in reply to Peter44]

Thanks Peter! New trainers are the way forward, it was kind of like having a turbo charge this morning 😀 🤪

[Candyfloss64 Graduate]

Fantastic, I had a really good run today too. 🏃‍♀️💪

[Runforurlife Graduate in reply to Candyfloss64]

Excellent 😀 A good run really sets you up for the day doesn't it! Not sure I would've thought that in Week 1 but it's so true..

[Bambi2020 Graduate]

Wow- what a brilliant run!! 😁Getting the 5K and in such an enjoyable way-good views and seeing lots of familiar faces. The gazelles were most definitely out for you today 🦌 🦌 Well done-quick time too!

[LauraRuns Graduate]

Wooo congrats on the 5k! 🥳🎉 and in such a great time - you must be so pleased 😁

Loving your trainers too, I’m planning on getting some new ones once the lockdown is lifted as I didn’t make it to the shop in time!!

[Runforurlife Graduate in reply to LauraRuns]

Thanks, I was determined to do 5km today and when I set my mind to it, that's it! Looking forward now to improving on my time little by little before moving onto more distance (maybe!) New trainers have been such a boost! So glad I got to the shops literally the day before lockdown 😀You will have to plan a visit as soon as you can post-lockdown to treat yourself too.

[StoneDragon Graduate]

Yes R4UL 🙌👍🎉 I knew those trainers would help banish those 'meh' runs - better them getting dirty and helping you gazelle run, than sitting pretty in their box!! 🦌🦌

I know what you mean about breaking your day up and setting you up for the day. I was very guilty of getting up and then getting settled at my computer for the day and hardly moving! C25K has certainly helped with that!! 😃

[StoneDragon Graduate in reply to StoneDragon]

Oh and forgot to say well done on the 5k - thats amazing 👍💪🦌

[Runforurlife Graduate in reply to StoneDragon]

Thanks 😀Have felt quite chuffed with myself today and have occupied myself studying my improving stats over the last week or so. Things I do for fun these days!!!

[GailXrunning Graduate]

💥 🔥 💥💫💫💥👏👏👏

Congratulations - a major milestone!!! (‘kilometerstone’ just doesn’t sound right, and isn’t a word).

[Runforurlife Graduate in reply to GailXrunning]

Thank you! Def think it should be a word 😂

[Jericho2332 Graduate]

Snazzy trainers ☑️ 5k run ☑️ felt pretty good doing it ☑️ played with a pug pup ☑️

Now that sounds like a Gazelle run! 🦌

Well done you and that's a good time too 👍🏻

It is nice when you start recognising fellow runners on course to have a knowing nod and wave to 😁

Even better if you find a willing volunteer you can tell all about your running adventures 🤣