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New personal best!

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After bailingout on my run after 20 mins on Wednesday, I thought I would take it easy today. I started the C25K+ stamina podcast, only to find out it was a 35 min run which I've never done before. Oh well, I can always stop it if I've had enough...

Well, I soon got into my groove and was really enjoying my run - in fact it was the best I've felt since I graduated. Then it started to get a bit harder,but Laura said there was only 10 mins left at this pace,so I thought I'd see if I could do that. Then Laura said we will now finish with a last 5 minute burst at 165 beats a minute and I thought why not!

So today I have run for 35 minutes which is a record! In the 45 mins it took to do the programme I covered 2.81 miles which is about 4.5km. Not a record breaker in anyone's book but I am a happy bunny nevertheless 🏃‍♀️🥰

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Well done!

As for the speed/distance, there will always be someone faster/slower than you. Comparison is the thief of all joy so as long as you are happy with how you are doing then you are doing a great job!

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LionoGraduate

That smile says it all! Well done 🙂

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BrixcosGraduate in reply to Liono

Thanks Liono! Hope your running is going well x

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate

That sounds like an epic run! Congratulations! 🏃‍♀️

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BrixcosGraduate in reply to MissUnderstanding

Thank you!🥰

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Dendev75Graduate

Brilliant, well done! 👊🏻

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BrixcosGraduate in reply to Dendev75

Thank you 🥰

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FrencGraduate

Well done you! Sounds like a really great run 😊.

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BrixcosGraduate in reply to Frenc

It was! 🥰

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RosesAreRed777Graduate

Awesome well done!

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BrixcosGraduate in reply to RosesAreRed777

Thanks! 🥰

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate

The unexpected triumphs bring great joy! Well done!!

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BrixcosGraduate in reply to Annieapple

Thank you Annie!

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Aww that sounds most enjoyable

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BrixcosGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun

It truly was. And when it impresses the young people in my house, I know I'm doing ok!!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Doing well and enjoying it... your runs, your pace. Sounds perfect to me !

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BrixcosGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thanks Oldfloss!

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CollopsGraduate

Congratulations, sounds like a great run!

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BrixcosGraduate in reply to Collops

It truly was!

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