Crikey o’riley!!

[Mummycav]

Good morning my lovely running family....are you ready for this?? I have just run 9kms....yes, you heard me right...you are looking at a 9k runner!! 9k!! 9 FLIPPIN K!! When did that kind of distance get into my legs? I’ll tell you when...it has taken me 12 months of determination & true Yorkshire grit....I ran the last km with a tear of disbelief running down my cheek..there is no feeling like the feeling after a run like I’ve just had...if you have to explain it to someone who doesn’t run then they just won’t get it...I could not WAIT for Daddycav to wake up this morning so I could tell him my good news...he was chuffed for me too...& a little worried about the roads I’m running on here, I only have one more week to complete & then I will get my second graduation badge...and what a beautiful place to graduate!! I think I will have more than one tear on my face when I eventually run the big 10! Happy running everyone, where ever you are xxxx

I’ve put a pic on for you Oldfloss

MC

[Tbae]

Lovely post.👏👏

Brillant run and so well deserved.💥🏃‍♀️💥🔥

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Thank you Tbae ....I’m glad to hear from you x

[Hidden]

I’m so thrilled to read this. Super well done MC. What a holiday. Should be cooler now ? Relax and enjoy the achievement today. 👍

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Woo hoo Hidden ! I can’t believe it!! I’m nearly there....if I’d have pushed I could prob have done 10 but I am sticking to the rules...coz it’s working! Thank you 😊 and yes, it’s a bit cooler now, this morning is the first time I’ve seen my breath in France!! I’m going to smile all day 😉

[Fishypieface Graduate10]

Well done MC, knew you had it in you!! Just took a bit of sun, relaxation, a new route & some vin rouge to bring it out! I wonder if you could base running holidays around that?!! Running holidays!! Ha ha!! How ridiculous is that?! I seriously would though!!

I am still NOT running though, just had 2 weeks hols in the Lake District and not being able to run run at all - it's doing me in. So off to see a sports physio pronto....at last (now I've got a new job I can afford it!).... I need to get back in the game.

The French air is obviously doing you the power of good, wonderful news! Xx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Fishypieface]

Thank you Fishypieface , sounds like good plan!! The next place we’re staying at is on a vineyard so there’ll be plenty of Vin rouge to keep me going!! You must be so frustrated at not getting out, I’m glad you’re in a position to get the ball rolling & get you back where you belong, pounding them streets!!! Again, you have been an inspiration & your posts are entertaining, I need you back out there coz I’m missing your posts!!! I love the Lake District, that must’ve been torture not being able to run there?? Can’t imagine what we all did before we discovered this fantastic new skill we have...or this forum of friends xxx

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Wow! Mummycav, 9k that is fantastic, so well deserved, lovely lady. Love reading your posts x

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Aw, thank you lexi6 ...I sometimes wonder if my posts are boring! Or a bit too frequent but if someone enjoys them I’ll keep posting...that someone must be you!! 😊😊😊 xxx

[O505k Graduate10]

Well done. Brilliant achievement.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to O505k]

Thankyou so much

[misswobble Graduate10]

Yay, well done. Vive la France. Congratulations and big cheers 👍💪😃

So near to that 10k though ey. It’s within your grasp 👋

Enjoy the rest of your holiday

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Thanks misswobble ....it’s taken me a bit longer due to being in holiday mode...& some mornings I’ve felt like a bag of wine & cheese!! But this morning I had strength in my legs , I’d given myself a couple of extra rest days but have been swimming & kayaking so stayed reasonably active...I’ve been here 2 weeks with 3 weeks to go so I will graduate here...well, further south...that will just top my holiday off 😉

[misswobble Graduate10]

That’s a good holiday! Enjoy the change is scenery. Kayaking sounds fun! Yeah, keeping moving is the thing. I run better when I go out after walking the dog 👍😃

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

At home, I sometimes use the dog walk as my warm up 😉

[SW16 Graduate10]

Brilliant- almost had a weepy eye myself reading your post, but then I decided I must have poked myself with my mascara brush!! The extra one k will be a breeze. A holiday where you’re achieving- whoop, whoop!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to SW16]

Hahahahaha...be careful with that mascara brush!! A holiday where I’m actually running?!! That’s just weird & no way would I have even thought my trainers would be the first thing I’d pack in my previous life!! 😜

[read0001]

Brilliant!! I think we finished the C25K around the same time(though I haven’t posted much since, I do still pop in and read what’s happening), I did my first 9k yesterday and it is a great feeling isn’t it!! Though I don’t know what’s happened to my brain, Friday evening used to be a pub evening....I’ve found I’ve been turning down pub night for running night, what’s going on with that!!!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to read0001]

I thought I recognised your name but haven’t seen much of you, glad you’re still running though...pub v running?!! And running winning? Totally unheard of...what has happened to us?!! Something wonderful, that’s what! x

[Jay66UK Graduate10]

Brilliant! 👏👏👏👏

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

Ta xx

[Lorijay Graduate10]

Brilliant Bev, your run , you and your lovely post..woohoo kiddo nearly there. Legs made for running and I think you now believe it. So happy for you, celebrate well today, you've earned a beer or three. Big hugs 🤗 🏃‍♀️😊😊

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Lorijay]

Thankyou Lorijay , what a lovely day I had yesterday, I’m still smiling today! I celebrated with a beer or two & they were even more enjoyable than usual! xxx 😊

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

Great post and great pic too!! Awesome!! 👍

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

So so pleased for you MummyCav😄...awesome run from an awesome mum!

Really Well done, have a lovely day feeling chuffed and proud of yourself! 😊xxx

The photo is beautiful too!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you Bluebirdrunner ...I am still feeling proud today! I am a runner...& a very happy one ...thank you for helping me get this far Jan xxxxx

[Sarakc Graduate10]

Well done!! That’s just amazing!! So pleased for you! Beautiful scenery too!! 😀🏃‍♀️👍👏

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sarakc]

Thankyou Sarakc ...it is beautiful here x

[Getfitok]

wow! so impressed!!!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Getfitok]

Thank you 😊

[Jelon]

Oh wow that’s fab especially since you’re on holiday!!! I to enjoy your posts definitely not boring! Great description of what you feel like especially “bag of wine and cheese” Great photo - go you. 😊🏃‍♀️🕶🌞

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Jelon]

Thankyou @jelon...there’s certainly plenty of wine & cheese here! But at least I can run it off!!

[DebJogsOn]

Way to go! Saw this earlier on Strava - you must feel amazing! Lovely place to run too! Have you got your 10k route planned? - it's not far off now 😊

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to DebJogsOn]

Thank you DebJogsOn ...I haven’t seen you on Strava have I? No, I haven’t planned my route, only because we won’t be here where we are now & I don’t know what it’s like where we’re going next but I will suss a route out x

[Saartjie Graduate10]

Brilliant! Well done you 👏👏 and what a fabulous place to run! Where are you? Looks lovely 😊

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Saartjie]

Thanks Saartjie ...I’m in the Dordogne in France x

[quirkybee]

That is one big achievement Bev, really chuffed for you kiddo. Beautiful scenery there too and lovely place, you're on a roll xx 👌😊

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to quirkybee]

Thank you quirkybee , lovely to hear from you...how are things with you? Hope you’re running’s going well xx

[David_G]

Fantastic Mummycav, what an achievement! 👍Congratulations on everything you’ve achieved so far. 👏👏 I’m at the same stage as you now, and hoping to finish off my B210K adventure with a 10K in a couple of weeks just before my 55th birthday. 🎂🎁

Very best of luck and best wishes to you! 🙂

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to David_G]

Thankyou David_G ...I’m so pleased, I never thought it was possible, when I think back to my struggles on the C25k, I can’t believe this has happened!! I wish you all the luck in the world with your 10k....and a very happy birthday!

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Woo hoo! Never doubted for a minute you could do this, MC, and I am so chuffed. I know EXACTLY how you feel - such an achievement. You are a strong woman who commits and gets it done, I really admire that. Well done my lovely. Onwards and upwards to the 10k finish line! Have a good rest now. Stretch, swim, plan...👏👏👏

Sadie-runs xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thankyou Sadie-runs ...you have a lot to do with my acheivements, I watch you & you inspire me to carry on...I will be in the pool with the kids later, we are having a great holiday & my running is making it even better! xxx

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Whoohoo! Great run MC! 9k, a great achievement, 10k is well within your grasp now!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Thanks SaskAlliecat ...you’re another one who I watch & get great inspiration from....you’re so strong & adventurous...I am looking forward to the 10k....I can’t believe how far I’ve come xx

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

I am so impressed that you have kept your 3 runs a week going while you have been on your hols in France Mummycav. With all the temptations of good wine, cheese and baguettes too. 9k! You are nearly there! 🏃‍♀️👏🥖🧀🍷🇫🇷

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

I know!! Some of my family arrived yesterday & they can’t believe I’m running on holiday! I am def hooked!! Looking forward to my graduate 10 badge!

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Totally awesome.... the 9K... wonderful and what a place to be running!!!! Huge well done my friend.. and thank you for that awesome photograph too!!! xxx

Rocamadour?

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes Oldfloss ...a beautiful, stunning part of the world....I feel so lucky to be here...and on holiday for 5 weeks...I’m so proud and thankful for all the help, inspiration & friendship I have found..you have helped me so much...especially in the early days when I had the oldfloss bush in the park!! I hope you’re back running soon xxxxxx

[wyersmith Graduate10]

Well done! That’s great!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to wyersmith]

Thank you 😊

[MikeJones68 Graduate10]

Well done, Bev! Just one measly extra little km and you are there!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to MikeJones68]

I know Mike...it was in there I know it was...🏃🏼‍♀️💪🏻

[GeorgiosA Graduate10]

Absolutely brilliant - well done you!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to GeorgiosA]

Thankyou GeorgiosA 😉

[Slinkymalinki Graduate10]

Well done! What a scenic area to run in - I am quite jealous especially since I'm back in cool, grey England now. Looking forward to hearing about your 10km triumph soon!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Slinkymalinki]

Thanks Slinky, it is gorgeous & I’m seeing it all in a different light now that im a runner!! Brrrr, cool, grey England doesn’t sound so appealing!! I’ve got another couple of weeks before I’m back in the UK so I’m going to make the most of the weather!! 😉

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10]

Absolutely amazing!! Super well done. 🙌🏼😊🙌🏼 X

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Thanks Rupcurl, I cannot believe it!

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

You are more than welcome and sooo capable. 🙌🏼

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

It’s in there somewhere 😉 x

[unlikelyrunner]

Hey Mummycav!! I just logged onto this forum for the first time in ages and had to check out what you're up to. Brilliant that you're pushing up to the big 10! I miss C25K and the forum but have kept it up too (have a look at my post from yesterday over on the C25K forum). I remember so well the struggles you had with w5r3 and look at you now! xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to unlikelyrunner]

Awww, that’s ace!! Welcome back & Thankyou for checking in on me..I have def had my struggles but I have dug my heels in & now, yep, i am unbelievably working my way up to 10k...I still cannot believe it..I’m off to read your post now!!! Nice to hear from you again lovely xx