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Crossing the bridge from 5 to 10K

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EmpressOfTheSevenOceans · 07/11/2016 12:15

For C25K graduates who are taking the next step!

W10R1 this morning, 3x15min runs with minute walks in between. I wasn't at all sure I was going to finish but I did, checked MapMyRun & saw I'd done 6.3K.

Hadn't realised I could run that far!

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SkiBike007 · 23/04/2017 18:21

That's awesome well done littlemiss you should be super

littlemissM92 · 23/04/2017 15:49

Thankyou I can't stop smiling in no way did I think I would run it all!

KanyesVest · 23/04/2017 15:08

Wow, that's a great time, well done! Enjoy your take away this evening, well earned 👏

EmpressOfTheSpartacusOceans · 23/04/2017 14:12

EXCELLENT! Well done and enjoy that Indian takeaway!

littlemissM92 · 23/04/2017 13:28

Thanks ladies

Feeling prettt damn chuffed 1hr 9min and not one step of walking

KanyesVest · 23/04/2017 10:29

Good luck, littlemiss! Enjoy it!

EmpressOfTheSpartacusOceans · 23/04/2017 06:45

We're all rooting for you!

littlemissM92 · 23/04/2017 06:41

Indian takeaway for tea instead of slaving over a bloody roast!
Feels abit pathetic when there's going to be people doing a MARATHON sand it's london M today amazing amazing things going on . I am looking forward to it hoping the butterflies will make me run faster currently forcing down porridge with banana and honey ! Will fill u in later x

SkiBike007 · 22/04/2017 20:34

Good luck littlemiss go smash it

EmpressOfTheSpartacusOceans · 22/04/2017 20:24

You're allowed to be.

What treat are you going to give yourself after?

littlemissM92 · 22/04/2017 19:54

I'm nervous

EmpressOfTheSpartacusOceans · 22/04/2017 13:03

I've got non-blister socks but not tried compression socks, let us know how you get on!

shortaris1 · 22/04/2017 12:29

Not yet ski but if I go longer runs I'm going to invest. Well done on your 9k too.

No parkrun today as I'm A. Hungover and B. Off to see a pal. Hoping to do a longish run tomorrow and got interval training on Monday night.

SkiBike007 · 21/04/2017 21:36

Must be fab atmosphere it's just a shame we can't get up there to cheer her on and back again in time for school etc on Monday.

Has anyone tried running compression socks? I bought some and I'm trying them out on my recovery tonight I was gonna wear them to run but my DD said I looked bit odd code for What Have You Got On Mummy! (They r bright pink)

EmpressOfTheSpartacusOceans · 21/04/2017 21:18

I'm going to watch it so I'll be cheering your family member as they go past . It's nice & (relatively) quiet on our bit, you can stand with a coffee & get a good view.

SkiBike007 · 21/04/2017 19:57

Thanks I'm still an hr later.
I'm in awe of a family member who is running the VLM on Sunday though and SIL who did it last year, running for 5hrs must be SO hard! We will be tracking on the app on Sunday.

EmpressOfTheSpartacusOceans · 21/04/2017 19:38

Woohoooo!!!! Well done Ski!!!!

SkiBike007 · 21/04/2017 19:02

Wiggle have sports bras for those looking and reasonable priced for the shock absorbers.

SkiBike007 · 21/04/2017 19:02

My first 9k nonstop in 58mins I was SO inthe zone tonight my knee started to hurt abit which I've never had before so I stopped rather push on to 10k. But super happy with that. Those 5k stamina sessions have really helped me. I think I'm going to do one of those each week and one longer run.

PossumInAPearTree · 20/04/2017 19:20

The cheap bra I linked to down thread according to reviews is a knock off of the Panache bra.

SkiBike007 · 20/04/2017 18:24

Well done empress and good luck zippy sure you will nail it!

I went for swim today but planning another run tom eve going to aim for 45mins nonstop and see how far I get

Zippyzulu · 20/04/2017 09:39

Well done empress! I'm having a day off today but hoping to do something tomorrow.

Thanks for the positivity. I think after this 10K I am going to stick to doing 5k runs! I know I can finish it but I'm very stubborn and would like to do it in a decent time and without stopping!

EmpressOfTheSpartacusOceans · 20/04/2017 09:00

Morning! Estimating a bit because I started tracking while I was still walking, but 5k in about 34.30. And now heading for the office biscuit tin!

shortaris1 · 19/04/2017 22:45

Oh and littlemiss I wear the Panache bra mentioned above on its own too and Im a FF cup. And 5 foot for whoever asks

EmpressOfTheSpartacusOceans · 19/04/2017 21:09

You'll be fine, Shortaris!

Zippy, if I were you I'd go easy on myself. If you can do 8.5k now you'll be able to do 10K in June providing you don't wear yourself out by then!

I overdid it just before Christmas and my knees gave me hell for weeks so I'm not risking that again. I'm alternating 10Ks and 5ks at weekends, doing a 5k one morning a week and doing regular workouts at the gym with a lot of knee strengthening stuff and some speed practice. I'd like to finish my run in under 1hr20 but I'm more concerned about being in a fit state to do it!

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