Honing in on 5k 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

[Dee2609]

3rd consolidation run (35 mins) and nearer to 5k than 4 at last! Was soooo tempted to keep going but had a stern word with myself and stopped after a sneaky extra 40 seconds. 😂 that so wouldn’t have happened 10 weeks ago when I could barely run 40 seconds (and I’m not even kidding!)

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Well done Dee, good times too. 🙂

[Dee2609 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Dave! Hope all’s well with you 👍🏼

[Hidden in reply to Dee2609]

So far so good, I ran Tuesday, one hours weight training yesterday, gardening today in which my Garmin recorded 40 minutes exercise!! Next run probably Sunday morning when it’s quiet. Happy 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[Dee2609 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

You too! 🏃‍♂️🏃🏼🏃🏽‍♀️

[Scrambled_Legs Graduate]

Amazing 🤩 🥳🥳🥳 well done you.

That pace is awesome too!! You are defo going to be at 5k so very soon. This is my goal too 🙌😅

Remember to take it easy though as well. I’ve read lots on here about various injuries which was enough to remind me not to do too much too soon.

You’re doing awesome though well done 👏

[Dee2609 Graduate in reply to Scrambled_Legs]

Thanks 🙏🏻 and you’re right, but so tempting to go for it! I’m using the guided runs on NRC app and the time just flies by as the coach chats away about all sorts. Really looking forward to running these days and never thought I would 😁

[Scrambled_Legs Graduate in reply to Dee2609]

Ohhhh fabulous….I downloaded the NRC app too and ran my first consolidation run with it. Like you say they chat away and time really does fly 😂

Your smashing it 🙌🙌🙌

[Dee2609 Graduate in reply to Scrambled_Legs]

Mind trickery! As long as it works I don’t care 😄

[Chesterlove Graduate in reply to Dee2609]

I’ve never used NRC but would like to give it a go one day - I always use music to motivate me. Is there a favourite NRC you’d recommend for the first one?

[Dee2609 Graduate in reply to Chesterlove]

Hi Chesterlove. I’ve only done 3 consolidation runs with it:

“First run” 20mins

“Just a run” 30 mins

“A hot run” 35 mins

I liked them all, probably Just a run was my fave. I have Spotify running with my playlist in the background too. They are a bit cheesy at times but definitely help the time pass especially as I run on my own. Worth a go!

[Chesterlove Graduate in reply to Dee2609]

Thanks, I’ll give it a go. Good that you can play music too!

[Frenc Graduate]

Super well done Dee! 5k here you come 😊🏃‍♀️👍.

[Dee2609 Graduate in reply to Frenc]

Thanks! Hopefully soon 🤞🏼

[GrannyPigsPerfume Graduate]

Wow well done you! Super awesome! I need to find these guided runs!

[Dee2609 Graduate in reply to GrannyPigsPerfume]

They are a bit cheesy but it’s nice having someone say how awesome I am 🤣😂

[GrannyPigsPerfume Graduate in reply to Dee2609]

Ha yes! I want to hear that too!!

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate]

Well done and yes take it easy and just enjoy! I haven’t used the NRC yet keep thinking of doing it but have got used to my music and Mr Strava man telling me how far and fast I’m running in my ear, he really needs to up his game and say I’m awesome 🤣🤣

[Dee2609 Graduate in reply to Wavy-chick28]

😂😄

[tmbtrain Graduate]

Well done on your run! Were you going downhill on the 2nd km? I know exactly the feeling where you want to carry on running but dont want to push it!

[Dee2609 Graduate in reply to tmbtrain]

Haha , no fairly flat run, wonder if it was a tech glitch with my Fitbit having a funny turn 😂