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My New Personal Best (PB)!

by | 11 Nov 2014 | Running | 0 comments

My New Personal Best

Today I finally decided to time a 5K run on the treadmill. I wanted to see what my magic time was and if I could get a personal best (PB). I had been putting it off for a while as I didn’t want to see the harsh reality that I could actually walk faster than I run.

And the magic time is…

Well I never guessed I could do it in the time I did. 31 mins and 3 seconds to complete my 5K! I didn’t even run the whole thing. I ran for 22 minutes, walked for 3 mins and then ran for the final 6 minutes and 3 seconds. This is my first personal best (PB)!

PB set so time to smash it!

I thought I’d mess around and have a go at doing a #selfie on the treadmill. Mainly to see what state I was in after my 5K. There are a lot of men in my gym, us girls are outnumbered by a ratio of about 7:1. Not that I’m complaining of course.

 
Not as bad as I thought!
 
As you can probably tell I am wearing mascara (see previous comment about how many men in my gym!). I was very happy with it’s non-smudge ability.
 
Please give it up for No 7 waterproof mascara! *claps hands*
 

Well I never…

I am really enjoying the treadmill session, I never thought I’d say it but I am. Not having to concentrate on my surroundings is a bonus and that means I can daydream away my run. *cue cheeky grin*
 
I’m glad I’ve found a love of running as it will keep me healthy but especially as I have issues around my body. I’ve never been happy with my figure and probably never will be 100% but this is helping my self-esteem and confidence to rise and rise. It actually doesn’t even bother me what state I look when running as I know I have to…
 
*winks*

 

Damn right!

 (Featured image by Lance Grandahl on Unsplash)

My New Personal Best (PB)!

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