Withdrawal symptoms

[Jay66UK]

I realise I’ve not posted for a while.

I’ve managed to keep running through the winter up to this week when the snow and ice have grounded me. I’m sure my body needs the rest.

My last run was last Sunday and was my 100th since completing Couch to 5k, a reasonable (for me) 10k at 1:14:08, 7:24/k.

Since the turn of the year I’ve been doing 5 runs a week - a couple around 2.5k, a couple around 5k, and a long run of 10k or 11k.

I’m still enjoying it as much as ever but I’m finding 10k is about my limit. I shake my head at that distance, remembering week one last March.

Weight loss continues. I’m 7.2kg inside the “overweight” zone for my height and still slowly falling. I’ve gone down 4 inches around the waist and 1.5 inches around the neck. Mainly down to tracking everything through MyFitnessPal and being stubborn.

Hoping we get a thaw and I can safely do a run, but looking likely to be a couple of fallow weeks first.

Whatever run you do next, be safe and enjoy it x

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Wow! Jay just seen your post and photo you look b****y fantastic. Keep on doing what you’re doing, it suits you, 5 times a week? Blimey! I thought 3 times a week was good. Brilliant👍

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Thanks Lexi!

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10]

Alright, alright Clooney, now will you just stop looking better and better in every photo you post!!🤣 5 times a week😱😱 Wowzers!! That's amazing! So is that the secret then? Is that how I get to look like Halle Berry??! 🙄🦋🏃‍♀️

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Flara you’ll always look like Halle Berry to me x

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

🤣🤣 .... is the right answer 👊 Cheque's in the post 😜🦋

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Flaraflarkin]

On the serious point, 5 runs is a lot of commitment and relies on not pushing too fast. I’ve found it hard to fit into work, especially in winter evenings. But it’s what I hope to manage most weeks.

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

It's insane! Not sure how you're doing it, but kudos to you 🤗💪👊🦋

[David_G]

Well done Jay, it’s great to see you’re carrying on with everything. I think we’re all hoping for a bit of a thaw!🥶😱

Keep going mate 🏃‍♂️👍

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to David_G]

Thanks David!

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

5 runs a week is phenomenal, Jay! And look how far you have come. Also, looking very fit and healthy. Isn’t running great? I’m with you - looking forward to better running weather so I can maintain some consistency. 🙂 Well done on your amazing weight loss, too, you must be feeling great.

Sadie-runs x

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thanks Sadie. I’m sure I’ve felt better...but I’ve no idea when!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Holy shamoley Jay you are a veritable sylph! 😀 What a fabulous reward for all your hard work. 👏👏👏 No words really, other than you look totally amazing. 👊

Sounds like you’re getting in some great runs too. I’ll almost certainly be sticking at 10k too, I’m never going to be a gazelle but I’m happy with that. A few 10k races here and there, and I’ll be a happy bunny (chipmunk!). Can’t believe how far we’ve all come, us Summer 2018 grads! 👍👊🥂

Well done Jay, flipping awesome! 🏃🏃👍👍

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks Cheeky!

[JanB76]

Fantastic results all around Jay!! Think I’m on run 68 since graduating, or at least I would have been this morning had I done PR. I’m doing my own version of Ju-Ju’s plan to get to 10k but it’s going slowly, so always an inspiration to hear of others flying in the face of health and fitness.

Keep up the good work matey!!

😃

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to JanB76]

Cheers, Jan. Well done for keeping it going.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

You’re doing brilliantly Jay! If 5 days is too much, you can always drop back to 3 times a week like most of us seem to try to do! When you think how far we’ve come since those early C25k days, it’s a bit hard to comprehend isn’t it? I’m sticking at 10k too - it’s at the limit of my interest.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Your absence has been noted Jay66uk, but if you are running 5 times a week as well as working, it doesn’t leave a lot of time for posting.

You are doing brilliantly and the transformation over the last year has been tremendous. Looking good and feeling great.

Enjoy that running break, your body will be thanking you for it. 🏃‍♂️👍

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy!

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

Well done Jay! 5 times a week though? How can you go longer without more resting in between? You’re doing fab!

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99]

It’s a running programme I found. Big run plus two half distance plus two quarter distance. The short runs don’t feel like a lot, to be honest. And I do no more than three days in a row.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Hi Jay, your post is amazing! Great results for your efforts. Well done. I wonder if this is what you imagined last Feb? 👏

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Last year I had no expectation of completing Couch. And then no expectation to reach 5k. Everything is a bonus.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

What a difference a year makes. I'm so impressed. You must feel really pleased 👍

[Visionon Graduate10]

Amazing dedication, 100 runs since C25K, that is some going! I bet you feel a hundred times better as well.

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Visionon]

I certainly do!

[Sybilw Graduate10]

Amazing Jay. Your achievements are inspiring.

[Ang33333]

5 runs a week! Wow! I'm also suffering withdrawal from running, haven't run since Monday and too much snow and ice here to try!

Glad it's all going well! 👟👟😁

[18Windmill]

Wowwee! Really to good to see and hear how well things are going for you. That all sounds amazing. We’re all looking fwd to spring now, but a few more cold days to go. Take care. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Congratulations on your progress and achievements Jay. The weight loss is fantastic - I've had my fair share of that but it does involve some financial outlay for new trousers! 😀

Happy running

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Cheers, Jonathan - a happy problem to have though!

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

Definitely!

[Susietirzah78]

Yey good to hear from you! Glad you’re doing well and still enjoying running. I did RedJanuary so made sure to walk/run every day and it’s given me the bug back! Like you though it’s very icy here and slippery at the moment so no run for me for a few days, sticking to dancing round my house like a loon. I also started using MFP Jan 1st and with that and a combo of Dry Jan I’ve lost 13lbs! Here’s to a great year for all us 🏃‍♀️😘👍

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Susietirzah78]

Well done!

[Susietirzah78]

Ps you look bloody fabulous and about 10 years younger! 😘

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Susietirzah78]

:swoon:

[AllyS Graduate10]

What an amazing achievement Jay! All down to being focused and committed. I’m in a similar situation in terms of weight and I’m slowly seeing my body changing which pleases me no end! I’m aiming to squeeze another wee run in to my weekly 3. Go us 🙌🏻 🏃‍♂️ 🏃🏼‍♀️

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to AllyS]

Well done AllyS! Go you!!

[Equi-geek Graduate10]

Good to see you Jay, and hear you being so positive - I'm really pleased for you and that you've found that routine. Isn't that 10k pace so much faster than you were able to do before? I'm dreaming of a 7:30 pace for 10k at the moment and you're smashing it! keep going.

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Equi-geek]

Hiya. It’s a way off my autumn pace but it’s good enough for me. Speed just means it’s over faster!