Well that was a shock ๐Ÿ™‚: I went out for my... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

134,088 membersโ€ข159,459 posts

Well that was a shock ๐Ÿ™‚

Runner_P profile image
Runner_PGraduate
โ€ข5 Replies

I went out for my second consolidation run this evening, having completed my first uneventful consolidation on Friday.

I left it until this evening as we were out last night and so running was the last thing on my mind this morning ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ

I decided to change it up a bit and changed to Michael using run 9:3 again. He was a bit crackly and I still prefer Laura, but he got the job done. To compensate from the night before, I set off very gently tonight, not even trying to increase my pace and by the end of the 30 minutes I felt amazing, so I decided to run for the five warm down minutes to see how that felt, planning to add a warm down at the end

After 35 minutes, I still felt incredible, so decided to finish my lap (of the park where I run). Once I had finished that, I still felt ok and a quick look at Strava said I had covered 4.3km.

Thatโ€™s when my competitive nature kicked in........ I ran past my husband and son who had finished their runs and were waiting and said, Iโ€™m going for my 5k. Still feeling strong and in breath, another lap saw me complete my first 5k in 48 minutes tonight. I didnโ€™t mean to do it, the spirit just took me. But I am delighted. Iโ€™ll see how I feel for the next run, Iโ€™ll plan for 30 minutes with no pressure and see what happens. ๐Ÿ˜€

Written by
Runner_P profile image
Runner_P
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
5 Replies
โ€ข
MontyMooDog profile image
MontyMooDogGraduate

Only one word for this--- BRILLIANT ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿท๐Ÿ‘

sally1993 profile image
sally1993

Wow this is amazing sounds like you found a pace that's perfect for you! Love that feeling xxx

TEOTWAWKI1066 profile image
TEOTWAWKI1066Graduate

Fantastic and as MJ says, you can do this , you can definitely do this as you did.

Debwilcha profile image
DebwilchaGraduate

Sounds amazing, Weldone, just the inspiration I need ๐Ÿ˜Š

Roxdog profile image
RoxdogGraduate

Well done! Take care not to overdo it at this stage, so you certainly don't need to get to 5k on every run, but that is a landmark distance. A friend of mine is pushing for5k on every run but says he's suffering a bit. A mix of lengths is good. Take care and what a brilliant, uplifting post!

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Well, that was strange!

I ran 5k in 28 minutes this morning. Excuse the French, but WTF?! I had not run in 5 days because...
Sadie-runs profile image
Graduateโ€ข

Well, that was a disaster

Back from my conference this evening I thought I would get my running clothes on and head out for a...
Wanderingminstrel profile image
Graduateโ€ข

Well now, that was a surprise!!

So today my darling teenage offspring distured my peaceful slumber at 3.30am......as they do! And,...
Cakerunner profile image
Graduateโ€ข

Well that was different!

Iโ€™ve never run in the evening before but it was so wet this morning ๐Ÿ˜ฑ This eveningโ€™s run was more...
SJ60 profile image
โ€ข

Well that was unexpected

I wasnโ€™t planning on today being a running day but I woke up and just felt the need to run!๐Ÿ˜œ(...
SweatyHettie profile image
Graduateโ€ข

Moderation team

See all
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Yesletsgo profile image
YesletsgoAdministrator
Annieapple profile image
AnnieappleAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.