Fantastic 5K tonight

I've been running with a colleague recently, since we set up a running club at work and have been enjoying the change from solitary running.

Went out Friday and did a weekly regular 10K (get me) and really enjoyed the run, only problem was my Garmin was flat so had to run with mobile, anyway may have pushed it too hard on Friday as had the odd knee niggle on Saturday, so rested yesterday and thought I'd go out for an easy run tonight (on my own), but when I got out there I just set off too fast for an easy run, but enjoyed the pace, so kept up the pace, then I thought might try to keep this up for 5K and see if I can get a new PB and I did, knocked 1m10s off, to have a new PB of 25m42s, I'm so pleased

When I graduated I remember doing a park run for W9R3 at 32m+ and a few short months later I'm at 25m42s, can't believe how well the mixed up train has been working recently

Going to stick to easy runs for the rest of the week to rest my legs a bit (we'll see if I manage to keep to that)

Enjoy your runs this week.

Garmin stats if your interested:

connect.garmin.com/activity...

[morningglory Graduate]

Well done fantastic time. Love the regular 10k comment, I bet when you started C25k you never thought you'd be able to run 10k let alone do it on a regular basis.

My first 10k race is on Sunday so am going to do a couple of gentle 5k's this week. I'm a bit nervous, I know I can run 10k but will it be different in a race, with other people (usually run on my own).

[Hidden in reply to morningglory]

I definately didn't, i didnt think id finish the 9 weeks, now i run because i want to run, it is never a drag going out

You'll be grand, the only thing I can suggest (from my one park run) is don't get tied into running too fast because of everyone else around you, you will a little, but don't over do it and ENJOY

[greenlegs Graduate]

That's a big chunk knocked off your PB! Bet you're still grinning!

[Hidden in reply to greenlegs]

I sure am

[Jimbob74 Graduate]

Well done phil, get in there mate

I'm back at wk 8 and ran a new route of 3.29 miles tonight, loved it. Not fast by an means but great anyway

Well done on you PB. Keep it going. Makes you feel great this running lark, real since of achievement. This time last year I couldn't run fa bath lol

[Hidden in reply to Jimbob74]

Must feel great to get back out there and off the treadmill, hope your looking after yourself post injury

[Jimbob74 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I am Phil Thankyou, stretch before and stretch after. Took some advice from a physio who showed me some decent calf stretches.

The thought of running club at work is a good idea, I may have a word with some of the lads at m work

Take care phil

James

[gdeann Graduate]

Well look at you Phil! Congratulations!! I like how you say your doing regular 10K's. Did you ever dream a 10K would be the norm for a run? So happy for all you've achieved! Gayle

[Hidden in reply to gdeann]

Never in a million years did I imagine that this journey would take me to 10k, it makes me think a half marathon maybe possible, next year, want to get some Ks under the belt first and another stone of the waist

I'm sure you'll agree that surprises are around every corner, with yours and Steve's run this weekend.

[notbad Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I'm quite sure you're capable of a half marathon this year Phil from reading about your achievements, you're just about half way already!

[janda Graduate]

Great stuff Phil. Regular 10k is really good. And that's great to make a pb in 5k with that sort of time. Keep up the good work.

[Hidden in reply to janda]

Cheers, hope you got a good few runs in during half term.

[janda Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes I did. Completed b210k W5 but still have the week 6 60 minute runs still to do. Looking forward to those but time issues meant I opted for a stamina run on Sunday and possible this week too. Then it's onto my, as yet, undefined next-stage plan. All the best. James

[Jeddahpm Graduate]

Wow Phil that's awesome! Glad you listened to you body as an injury that could be avoided would be sooooo annoying. I love that you enjoy it so much, it's wonderful to read. Congratulations

[Hidden in reply to Jeddahpm]

Cheers, I really do, that badge looks great!

[notbad Graduate]

Woo that was fast! It's lovely to read how it's all coming together for you, with this new training routine. Is it long to your 10k race now?

[Hidden in reply to notbad]

I'm entered in the Manchester 10K at the end of May, I may also enter the Derby 10K at the end of April, waiting until last minute so i Don't tempt injury

[SBG356 Graduate]

A fantastic time Phil! I think you are within reach of that HM for sure, especially with your running club and the 10Ks!

Sue

[Hidden in reply to SBG356]

Thanks for the confidence, but I might wait a while...but now you have me thinking

[Hidden in reply to SBG356]

You've definately got me thinking, there is a half marathon in August just up the road from me in Fleetwood....mmmmmmmmmmm...we'll see

[SBG356 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Ha ha! The seed has been sown

If you are running 10K every week and achieving this time for a 5K then the HM is within reach I would say. You have 5 to 6 months to slowly, slowly increase your distance and there are plenty of HM training plans out there...!

I think a discussion with your running club partner over a pint is in order Phil! You will certainly get the support from here too; that's a given!

Whatever you decide though, make sure you continue to have fun running - to me thats the most important thing!

[shelleymcb Graduate]

what a brillliant time! sounds like you are having lots of fun at the moment

[Hidden in reply to shelleymcb]

Cheers, I sure am