Oh boy

[rolysmate]

Well I did nine miles today and it was tough going, could easily have called it a day at the two mark as I was already labouring

Today though instead of that little demon sat on my shoulder it was my grandad sat there telling me come on lad you’re a Walker and Walkers don’t give up and he’s right we don’t

So nine miles it was followed by some stretching and a very welcome hot shower

Onwards and upwards and happy running my friends xx

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10]

What can I says?, hats off, bows down etc. A brilliant effort.

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to ChrisAllen1]

cheers Chris

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Brilliant job..well done you.One of those getting out despite this weather..☺

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Was tough Flossy BUT I will be ready for June3rd

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to rolysmate]

You blooming well will

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

I want to run every step of the way

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to rolysmate]

You will! Definitely

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Next Saturday I have an eleven mile run scheduled

[pinkaardvark Graduate10]

I hope to be like you one day 😍

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to pinkaardvark]

thank you

[Hidden]

Those miles are piling up. What a star, I feel a fraud only doing 10k today. Need to up my game.

This is great training progress you’ll smash the half and full marathons for sure

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I think your 2018 is pretty wonderful and a heck of a target

[Hidden in reply to rolysmate]

Thanks you will smash June for sure. You are working so hard to do your training. It’s an impressive achievement.

[IannodaTruffe Graduate10]

Well done that man.

Getting to ten miles for the first time can feel hard work, but it does get easier if you keep at it.

Are you refuelling? It is crucial for runs of that length.

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

currently using raisins starting at about 3.5 miles and a drink 2/3rd water 1/3rd orange juice with a pinch of sea salt

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

does my refuel sound ok, new to this

[IannodaTruffe Graduate10 in reply to rolysmate]

It all depends how many raisins you eat!!

I am no expert at this and it is trial and error to find what works for you.

I prefer dates to raisins.

[Hidden]

Fantastic rolysmate! 👏👏👏 brilliant job. I’m a bit sad as I couldn’t get out today there’s so much snow and drifts that I would have probably fallen flat on me face in a snow drift and got lost forever🤪🤪 ! hee! hee! and I’ve only been 60 for two weeks. 😀😀

Anyway well done and happy running🏃‍♂️

[O505k Graduate10]

Well done, huge achievement at any time but particularly in those conditions.

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to O505k]

thank you

[Decker]

Nice work rolysmate! To get through nine miles is quite tough even with nice dry weather. You did it in the snow and you should be proud. 👍🏼👊

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to Decker]

Thanks Decker

[misswobble Graduate10]

Well done! Great job 💪👍😁

I did an 18kmtoday and took a power flapjack as per a recipe IP posted on here a while back. Someone asked me for it a few weeks ago which I did so it’s here somewhere. You could make a batch, wrap each one in foil and put in a Tupperware box in the freezer I just take a frozen one out with me. It’ll be defrosted when you come to eat it I also took six haribo’s Which keep you sort of hydrated. I didn’t take a drink with me so having a sweet to suck on meant I didn’t feel thirsty. I was going only slowly cos of the snow so wasn’t gasping at any point 😜

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Thank you Miss W will look for that, currently I take a handful of raisins with me and mix a drink up which is 2/3 water 1/3 orange juice with a pinch of sea salt.

Might next week (11 miles) try dates as suggested by someone and see how I respond

Well done on the 18km, no mean feat

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Fab-u-lous pocket rocket..you’re Grandad would be amazed by your achievements I’m sure 😉

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Thanks Mummy xx

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Terrific run Rolysmate...you're looking fab.😊xx

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

it's the hips that do it lol

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to rolysmate]

Hips...love ‘em

[TedG Graduate10]

Excellent effort, well down mate 👏

Dare I say it, us old ‘uns can still cut it 🤗🏃🏃

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

we've got nothing to prove, we just get on with the job in hand Ted

[PashleyPedaller Graduate10]

Great run, Mr Walker; you’re an inspiration. Well done for digging deep and keeping going, especially in that weather. Your Grandad would be proud of you.

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to PashleyPedaller]

He was a coal miner working on the coal face also a champion body builder of his time and was known by his fellow colliers as Lion Walker and not a man to be messed with though a quiet, calm man

He stood his corner and stood up to bullies and was much respected within the village he lived in

Me an inspiration well if you say so and thank you for your kind words

[Sandyscroll Graduate10]

Awesome job, well done! Just over 9 miles is my max...on a dry day! You're going great guns. 😀👏👏👏

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to Sandyscroll]

Thanks Sandy, next Saturdays run will test me more, 11 miles to cover

[DebJogsOn]

Rolysmate you are an inspiration.

Keen to know if this photo is pre or post run - looking remarkably fresh after nine miles if that's the case.

Post 5k run from me would be too scary to post. 😂

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to DebJogsOn]

The photo is post 9 miles Debs lol and thank you for your kind words but me an inspiration, if you say so but I don't see it.

I just go out and do my thing!

[DebJogsOn in reply to rolysmate]

But with such style and humility! 😊

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to DebJogsOn]

Once again thanks Debs, well I've got so much out of this program and received fantastic support and made some great friends (yet to be met) so if I can encourage others to start out on this journey I will be a happy man

[Fishypieface Graduate10]

Well done RM for toughing it out, another great run under your belt, moving towards your goals. Fab stuff

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to Fishypieface]

Thanks Fishy, hope you're getting back to rude health lass xx

[Bestcat]

Fantastic run RM! You're an inspiration to us all! 🏃🏃

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to Bestcat]

Thank you BC and thanks for the kind words xx

[Ajs07 Graduate10]

Wow massive well done xx

[rolysmate Graduate10 in reply to Ajs07]

Thank you, one foot in front of the other and onwards you go