First 5k - I love the rain!

[Sulley101]

Set off this morning on consolidation run 6. I knew that today was my day to hit 5k and I did it!

I had been struggling with the runs in the heat up to now and can you believe it, I hated getting mud on my trainers on the odd occasion a few weeks back when it was a bit wet!

Today, I set off in the rain, was a bit wimpy trying to avoid puddles ( 1 inch deep) on first circuit of the pond, then so much rain had fallen by the time I did second circuit I had no choice but to run through all the swampy puddles ( over my trainers!)

Breathing felt so easy compared to earlier weeks. The drop in temperature really helped me though I was frozen by the time I walked home -2.5k later.

Still feeling the buzz! So happy I achieved my goal of 5k. I know time is irrelevant, but for posterity, my first 5k was 37:35minsr! 👍👍👍👍👍😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing your first 5k, sub 40 minutes is very good, well done 😀 🏃🏾

[Sulley101 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you. I know I have now set a personal benchmark on what I can do. I also recognise that I won’t always achieve this so early on in my journey and am prepared for future ‘ not so great’ runs,

[drun]

Well done, I like it when it rains during my run.🌧️

[Sulley101 Graduate in reply to drun]

Thanks. It was so nice to be cool for a change. 👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

That first 5k is just so exciting and a great time for a first

[Sulley101 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks 🏃‍♀️👍

[Popstess Graduate]

Well done! What an achievement 😁😁Great time too. I'd love to one day be running 5k 🤞

I prefer the rain to the sun to run in, the heat just makes me feel sick.

[Sulley101 Graduate in reply to Popstess]

Thanks.You’re well on the way to your 5k, keep going and you’ll get there 🏃‍♀️😁

[Pigpog Graduate]

Well done! Amazing run and a great time too. It's really good when you feel that sense of achievement. Go you!!! 💪💪💪🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😁😁😁

[Sulley101 Graduate in reply to Pigpog]

Thank you. Hope you’re back running soon too.

[Frenc Graduate]

Well done you! Isn’t the rain ☔️ refreshing, especially after all this heat. I totally get what you say about the trainers, plus it’s no fun having soggy feet. I have a pair of pale pink trainers that certainly aren’t pale pink anymore, but more a murky grey 😊😁👍.

[Sulley101 Graduate in reply to Frenc]

😂. Hope my trainers will dry out in time for my next run!

[KJB72 Graduate]

Well done! 🥳🥳🥳

I was so close to 5k this morning (0.11 short) 😬

[Sulley101 Graduate in reply to KJB72]

So near! I was staring at my watch very few paces towards the end to make sure I didn’t stop short and could see the magic 5! I’m sure you’ll nail it next run! 👍😁

[Week7 Graduate]

Congratulations on your 5!I love running in the rain.Splashing through puddles like an overgrown child (well not overgrown in my case actually -I am short) with noone telling you off and not caring if a lorry splash makes you a little wetter still-so liberating.

🏆☔🌧️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️😊

[Sulley101 Graduate in reply to Week7]

I agree - totally liberating to run through the puddles and actually enjoy it!I’ll be doing lots of rain dances from now on!

☔️☔️😁

[CressidaB Graduate]

Huge congratulations to you. What a great achievement 👏👌👍

[Sulley101 Graduate in reply to CressidaB]

Thank you! I never thought I’d manage to run 5k without stopping, and never thought I’d actually enjoy it too! 😁

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to Sulley101]

That is great to hear. Really encouraging to hear when people say they could never have imagined themselves doing it. Good luck with your running 🙂😁🏃‍♀️

[North151 Graduate]

That’s a great time - well done 🙌🙌🙌