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)
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).
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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!
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My first 5k
5k run today
6th Park run & 6th PB
Lovely long slow run tonight
