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A steady 5K

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So Monday was my first run in 24 days and I stuck to 3.5K (although I felt I could have done 5K)

Today was a steady 5K and I was pleased to sneak it in just under 40 mins .

5k was never in doubt today as I was feeling good from my Monday run .

Just needed to double up on one part of the route due to flooding !

Again, I did not look at my watch , even now typing this I have no idea about the splits , but at the end of the day it's irelevant, as long as I can finish the run .

Infact it's probably more enjoyable not to think about them .

Today's playlist was a real blast from the past with 'Jethro tull' the first band I ever saw live in Manchester at what was then known as the 'Free trade hall'

So, an enjoyable run and good to be back into it !

And as always feel better for having done it πŸ˜πŸƒ

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Fantastic! I'm pleased that you're still able to run a good steady 5k after 24 days off. I'm hoping that I will be able to run a 5k in the next few months.

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Instructor57Graduate in reply to itselenax

Thank you ! And im sure you will .

I'm sure it's tough post covid .

I guess slow and steady is the answer πŸ‘

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itselenaxGraduate in reply to Instructor57

Thank you! Slow and steady wins the race as they say. Good luck with your future runs :)

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Instructor57Graduate in reply to itselenax

Thank you ! You too πŸ€žπŸ‘

Nice one Instructor57, Jethro Tull, goodness that does take me back, so good you’re enjoying being back, I’m looking forward to restarting after a break, and getting back on a structured plan πŸ€—

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Instructor57Graduate in reply to

Thank you , it's good to get back out there !And I had to go to the tull concert with my older brother and sister as I was only about 13 or 14 at the time 😁

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Jools2020Graduate

Well done, Ian! Great to see you running for 5K, yes - a sub 40 minute one is always good.

More important is the fact that you feel better for getting out there and running πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ˜Š

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Instructor57Graduate in reply to Jools2020

Thanks Jools !Looking forward to many more ! πŸ‘

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Kish247Graduate

🎸🀘

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Instructor57Graduate in reply to Kish247

πŸ˜πŸ‘

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

I am so glad that you are back running after a 3 week break, great music choice and a nice sub 40 minute time 5K, congratulations 🎊 😊 πŸƒπŸΎ

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Instructor57Graduate in reply to AlMorr

Thanks Al , I appreciate it πŸ‘And glad you approve of the music 😁

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Great to see you back running

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Instructor57Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun

Thank you !It's good to be back πŸ˜πŸ‘

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9weeks2RunGraduate

Ah Well Done You!!!

Fantastic sub 40 minute 5k and great to see the bunny 🐰 running artwork!!

So great to hear you really enjoyed your run x

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Instructor57Graduate in reply to 9weeks2Run

Thanks Rebecca 😁Some way off my PB 🀣

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