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drl212
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It's been one of those weeks. For the first time since I started the C25K back in February, I found my motivation to get out the door to be flagging. I did manage to get my three runs for the week with a last minute entry into the Regent's Park 5K. (You know me and bling...)

I started out faster than I thought I would but I wasn't out to prove anything - just glad to be out. I think I ran about 2K at that speed before I noticed that my HR was a bit high. So walked for a few tenths to bring it back down and restarted. At the end, I even found I had it in me to make a dash for the finish line.

Who would have 'thunk' it but another PB. Fastest KM, 1 mile, and 5K. I'm starting to feel that bounce or 'kissing the ground' that OF talks about especially when I frequently check in with my form (thanks CB and MU).

Now back to normal and looking forward to my next run!! I finished the NRC 10K plan, so thought I'd jump over to the RW 4-week 10K plan in these last weeks before Vitality 10000.

All the best...

PS - I must note that I purchased some new running shoes a couple of weeks ago and I do credit them for making a big difference. I had my shoe size scanned and gait analysis. These new shoes are half a size larger than my previous ones - both stabilisers for over pronating. Not sure if I can mention the store, but they were really helpful.

I really wouldn't have thought of buying another pair at this point but I read a post here about feet swelling with running. I never experienced that until I started some of my longest runs in the 10K programme.

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Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Half Marathon

Well done on another PB drl212 - thats fab ๐Ÿ…- and exciting that you have entered the Vitality 10000. I did it a few years ago and it is a fantastic event! ๐Ÿ™‚

โ€ข in reply toSandraj39

Thank you!! drl212, here...

I'm really looking forward to Vitality. Everyone speaks so positively about it.

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OldflossAdministrator

Well done. On you go...new shoes...new goals!

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Thanks, OF!

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

Youโ€™ve really caught this racing bug (bling!) ๐Ÿ™‚

You appear to be very much in control. Well done.

โ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Heh, heh...indeed, indeed...

Thanks!

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misswobbleMarathon

Gorgeous medal ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ‘Œ

Itโ€™s good to go from one NTC to another if you can as it helps with motivation. I flop about like a fish out of water if I have no plan on the go ๐Ÿ˜

Good luck with it ๐Ÿ™‚ enjoy yourself

โ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Thank you!!!

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

I like a plan; except when I am on holiday where just bimbling along taking in the view is a real pleasure. Sounds as though you will be all set for the Vitality ๐Ÿ‘. I went up a half shoe size last year; and my feet definitely swell on long runs. CB advises slackening off your laces when you have finished a run of any length. Always something to learn. Great work.

โ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Thanks for the tip and 'truth' - always learning...!

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon

Wow. Congratulations on the latest PB! New shoes can make a real difference to how you feel.Recommending stores and products is absolutely fine - and can be very helpful - but promoting your own business or products is (understandably I think) not permitted on the HU forums.

In terms of motivation - you may find that always having an event booked in advance is a good motivator for you, especially given your growing love for bling ๐Ÿ˜

โ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Thanks very much! They really do make a difference.

I went to Runner's Need in London (Kensington). Really terrific folks. Had the electronic sizing/video gait analysis. Very educational. Couple of recommended shoes and I picked the ones that felt the best.

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Mudita11Half Marathon

Very nice bling drl212 ! Congratulations on the new pb. Iโ€™m doing the Vitality 10000 too, for the third time. Thereโ€™s always a really great atmosphere. One of my favourites. Youโ€™ll love it ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

โ€ข in reply toMudita11

Thanks!! Ah, great!! I can't wait for it...

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OldflossAdministrator

Hi...got your message...have you got this?

โ€ข in reply toOldfloss

I can see it now in my new login...

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OldflossAdministratorโ€ข in reply to

That's good..it will be interesting to see if anyone else is having issues!

MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply to

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

If you email the support address here, you might be able to get access to your old login.

Iโ€™ve contacted them to let them know as you should be able to post in the communities you are currently locked out of. This is just a glitch-it happens occasionally! Tech should be able to sort it.

โ€ข in reply toMissUnderstanding

Thanks, MU! I will email them.

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Done...lets see what they say...

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drl212โ€ข in reply to

Testing!!

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drl212โ€ข in reply todrl212

Looking good!!!

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MissUnderstandingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply todrl212

Hooray for tech support!

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