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I'm so pleased with myself
Kate Speed
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I've been running for about 6 weeks now - following the plan in "Running made Easy". Today, when I started running, instead of walking again after 2 minutes as per the plan, I decided to just keep going to see how long I could run for and just over 10 minutes later, I finally slowed to a walk. I am so pleased - I know it sounds completely trivial to all you experienced runners out there, but I couldn't run for a minute 6 (or is it 7?) weeks ago.
Trouble is, I have no idea how FAR that was so I think I need some sort of gadget to tell me how far I'm going.
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Well done Kate
I share your glowing pride girly, I know exactly where your coming from and congratulate you. It's the best feeling in the world when you keep going isn't it, you will be amazed in a few more weeks you mark my words. I can now run non stop for between 30 and 45 minutes and I only started running in the middle of march. Just remember to take it slowly and you'll be amazed how quickly your stamina will build. I don't know about you but I can go for a run in the foulest mood and when I get back I'm all smiles and the nicest person in the world.......it's like taking a happy pill
You keep feeling proud and let me know the next time you go out for a run how you did, we can pat each other on the back.
Take care and well done again
Susi
How about treating yourself to a Garmin running GPS. The Forerunner 201 is the cheapest, but look around online as prices do vary a lot. If you want a heart rate monitor built in then you could go to the Forerunner 205.
Have fun with your new toy whatever you decide on. Getting my first 201 made such a difference to my running, it made it all the more enjoyable as I could challenge myself all the time.
I can't quite stretch to a Garmin gadget at the moment, but I might put it on my Christmas list! I tried about 3 times to map my run last night and kept getting in a mess with it (it had me running across the sea at one point!) and I eventually gave up, so I've ordered a Nike + thing for now - I already have an ipod so it isn't costing much.
Perhaps I'll try for 11 or 12 minutes tomorrow!
brilliant
keep it up
well done you
I did the running made easy a few years ago and when I did my rfl at the end of it I actually managed to run the whole way!
you will be fab
when is it?
you will love it
dead good atmos
defy you not to cry
you'll love it
and come home and look for more races to do
the poor lass doesnt realise she is talking to marathon and ultra runners
she is doooooooooooooooooooooomed
Which mara shall we pick for her next year
mmmmmmmm
I fancy beachy next year
sorry Kate
please let us know how you go on next week
I have already entered for a 10k in September (because I knew if I didn't have something to train for after the rfl my motivation would die and I would stop running), and I'm regretting even that!
I think a marathon must be beyond me and as for an ultra................
which 10k?
good idea to keep going, no regrets
and as for marathons......... well.......
NSC
this is CRUEL!!!!!!
(he he he)
Kate, never say never
YOU mentioned ultras
he he
you know what they are
slippery slope----------------------------------------------------
well, I have never done an ultra.......................
......................yet!
you'll be fine Kate
and you stick to what you want to do
ahhhh, the swansea one is meant to be good
Not done that one yet
(kate is thinking of a mara, now leave her alone nsc;))
It only takes a whisper---------
that swansea 10k is a good do kate-enjoy