Eeekkk, just entered my first 5M road race

Wasn't planning on blogging today, but just wanted to share that I've only gone and entered myself in my first race, eek, its a 5 miler in two weeks time and localish to where I live.

It's called the Lytham Green Drive 5M.

I'm planning on doing it using intervals as i'm currently doing a bridge to 10K programme and managed to run 7.94k this morning in week 2, so only 100m short of 5 miles, let hope that the next two weeks help.

Can't believe how the distance is adding up with the B210K programme, my first 15 minute interval today got me so much further than I expected and definately further than the mid point at the end of the C25K plan, I can now run the prom near home and on to a lovely lake and back, I think this is one of my favorite runs, when it isn't windy, such beautiful scenary. if it's windy then have to go in land a bit!

Garmin stats for those with an interest:

B210K W2R1 connect.garmin.com/activity...

B210k W2R2 connect.garmin.com/activity...

Enjoy your runs this weekend

[DeliaItaly Graduate]

Wow Phil, you have made amazing progress, well done and good luck!

I looked up ypur stast and the runs looks really beautiful -- lucky you whatever the weather! Can you do that stuff with a Garmin 10 (the pretty ones for ladies) or just with the forerunner?

[Hidden in reply to DeliaItaly]

See below

[Deryn61 Graduate]

Good on you, I think signing up for a challenging (but definitely achievable) event is the best way to make progress, well done and good luck.

[Hidden in reply to Deryn61]

Thanks deryn, hope so!

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Just had a look on the garmin website (techie geek here) and it looks like it does maps and stats like mine. I think the difference is the information available in run, but the stats after same...

Is someone planning a treat?

[DeliaItaly Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Me! Gonna buy a bright green Garmin 10 soon ! I deserve it!

[Hidden in reply to DeliaItaly]

Nice choice, great colour, the pink one is a little too pink isnt it.

Look foward to seeing your maps when you get one.

[magster Graduate]

Well done and good luck - I have only just been able to run 5 miles last week trying to build up to the full 10K next year.

[Hidden in reply to magster]

Cheers, I've not even run 5m yet, eek. But one of my mantras is what's th worst that can happen

[magster Graduate in reply to Hidden]

In my case a blister lol

[Gridlet Graduate]

Well done Phil! I'll come and cheer you on! I live just further up the coast from you and I'd dearly love to do it myself but still having trouble with an injury!

[Hidden in reply to Gridlet]

You're from the big smoke aren't you any idea how long before the ankle heals?

[Gridlet Graduate in reply to Hidden]

The big smoke that is Blackpool! Really finding it tough, each time I think it's ok and push myself, the pain and swelling comes back!

[Hidden in reply to Gridlet]

That sounds tough, have you tried your GP, mine was really helpful, but I'm aware that some aren't.

[AliB1 Graduate]

Well done. I think it's great to give ourselves challenges every now and again...it's what makes me get out there!

[Hidden in reply to AliB1]

I've been umming and arring all week, someone at work told me about it and I thought they said it was 5k and I thought I'll do it, then I saw it was 5M and that was a different matter, well here goes

[AliB1 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

You will be fine! If I can do it you can! I have my first 10k race next sunday... Will be adopting a run /walk/run strategy! It's all about getting round and most importantly having fun.... Please remind me of this next week when I start to get v nervous

[Hidden in reply to AliB1]

Have a fantastic time, I will remind you in the week that you can do it

[smhall Graduate]

Excellent progress, Phil!!! 5K...5M...How bad could it be??? I mean K and M are only two letters away from each other in the alphabet!!!

You can do this!! You have been a marvelous source of rock solid running advice for Gayle and me!! I have faith in you!!

[Hidden in reply to smhall]

Thank you both for your belief and kind words

[vixiej Graduate in reply to smhall]

ha ha, I love your thinking, 'K and M are only two letters away from each other'

[gdeann Graduate]

5K...5M??? You can do it Phil!!!! you continue to inspire me!!!

[Hidden in reply to gdeann]

Thank you both for your belief and kind words

[vixiej Graduate]

It sounds like you will be more than ready for this challenge in a couple of weeks, well done for making the commitment. Good luck!

[Hidden in reply to vixiej]

Cheers, let's hope so