LEJOG4

[Buddy34]

So first run of the challenge today and the rain is torrential but its Scotland so I'm used to it.

Home now, soaked right through to the underwear🤣 .

6 miles done just 868 to go.

Good luck all 😊👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

6 miles, well done, remember that you can add a few more miles when walking Buddy your dog.

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Yes AlMorr I'm going to add in his long walks 😊👍

[Couchpotato2]

I started thinking, I've got to do another 1395km and that sounded pretty terrifying so I'm just focusing on I've done 5, hurrah!

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Instead of thinking of the distance I just keep telling myself I've got a full year 🤣

[Kat332zz Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Think of it in miles, not quite so daunting😂

[Couchpotato2 in reply to Kat332zz]

yes thinking of what I've done in km and what's left to do in miles. Best of both

[RunaroundSue Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10]

Good start!

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Maddee_6333]

Thanks. How are you? 🤗

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Back is 95% pain free, and knee is doing pretty well. Phone appointment with physio this afternoon. Just sitting here trying to compile some questions.

I’d love to be one of the people who rates a hands on appointment, but I’m expecting it all to be done by video calls/phone.

[CBDB Graduate10]

Oh well done! 6 miles! (frozen in awe and wonder)! I’m way behind you... but running I am .... albeit slowly! See you on route! Fun fun fun!

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

We are all in this together and here to support and encourage each other no matter the distance ran/ walked. Its exciting 😊😊

[Katnap Graduate10]

Enjoy the journey!

[Kat332zz Graduate10]

Well done Buddy, I got caught in a thunderstorm today, luckily I was on my way home so just slogged through the torrential rain and streams running down the path, yes they were running I was not! straight in the shower when I got in. Kit in the washing machine, shoes washed and stuffed with newspaper now sitting having a cup of tea feeling smug😀One more little walk later to finish my miles for today if it dries up. Luckily I have more than one pair of trainers.

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Kat332zz]

Thanks. Yes my running clothes must weigh about 3lbs🤣 I've now got a pair of shoes for the rain and a pair for dry weather 😊😊

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Buddy is off and away 🥳

Well done on the very first run of your challenge. I wish you happy and injury free running and can't wait to cheer you all the way! You can do it 🎽

[Forest_Run_Beginner Graduate10]

Amazing, 6 miles already, brilliant. It's so much fun isn't it and the postcards are quite strangely motivational, I keep thinking 'If I do another x miles, I get my next one' so try to make myself go a little further The things we do!

I hope you enjoy your journey to JoG, I'm currently on the M5 heading towards Taunton apparently (I am in the LEJoG 3 group) - not the most exciting scenery but loving it all the same, haha.

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Forest_Run_Beginner]

Is the first postcard at 50 miles?🏃‍♀️

[Forest_Run_Beginner Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Yes, I've had 2 so far, one at 50 miles and then another at 100 miles. Once I log today's mileage, I should be just over 150 miles and so stupidly excited that I might therefore get another 😂😂

[RunaroundSue Graduate10 in reply to Forest_Run_Beginner]

Don't get too excited. I think the first postcard is 50, then 100, 200, 300, etc

I didn't get one at 150 but I did get an email when passed Banwell Bone Cave ( very good exhibition in Taunton Museum, we visited last year)

[Forest_Run_Beginner Graduate10 in reply to RunaroundSue]

Oh no, I've just crept past the 150 miles and was looking forward to seeing what would be on it ☹️ Ah well, I'll just have to push a bit harder and get to the 200 mile point then 😂😂 Thank you for the heads up 😁

[RunaroundSue Graduate10 in reply to Forest_Run_Beginner]

Not too far until you get to Banwell, about 170 miles I think

[Forest_Run_Beginner Graduate10 in reply to RunaroundSue]

Thank you, I'll keep an eye out for it 😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Well done Buddy! Nice solid run to start your journey. 👊 🏃‍♀️😀

I logged 4.35 miles (7k) and it was warm sunshine - not toooo warm either, so a lovely run.

Have fun, and see you en route! 😀

[Cantstopmenow Graduate10]

Well done - you're off to a flying start! 👍

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Go for it Buddy!

[Mum22boys Graduate10]

A good start Buddy 😊 isn't it exciting that we're all off. Hopefully the next set of miles won't be so wet 😅

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Mum22boys]

I will take the pouring rain over humidity any day🤣

[Mum22boys Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Totally agree!!

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

What a fantastic challenge! Well done to you on your 6 mile start! 👏 Do you usually think in miles for running or is this new for you, other than your 10 mile run?

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

I always think in km for running. Its just because I've to input miles for the challenge 👏👍

[Couchphoenix Graduate10]

Well done Buddy34, 6 miles done, great start 👍 that’s quite a challenge you’ve set yourself 💪🏻

[Wimborne]

Good Luck Buddy 😊. Fabulous event and you have lots of company on here. Happy running and walking on your travels

[Killerblue Graduate10]

Wow and what a challenge. Well done and keep moving. I’m waiting to start the Welsh coast one.

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Hooray! Marching bands playing, flags waving and crowds cheering as you set off on your first leg. Good luck!!!

[Scruff55 60minGraduate]

Great start Buddy hope the weather gets better for you. Happy running and stay safe 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👏👏👏😃😃😃

[Banana12 Graduate10]

Hi Buddy! I’m in Scotland too, and also got soaked right through to my nikinakinoos. It’s a fairly new experience for me. I find I’m a fairy fairweather ‘runner’. But I did my best time this morning so it must focus the mind getting drooked🤣. I use the Nike app and I like to see my miles build up there. Can you use another app like Nike when doing your year LA to JO’G run? I quite fancy giving it a go since I read it will send you pics of where you get to on the map? Thanks for sharing info.

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Banana12]

I'm not sure about using the nike app . But what you can do is send an email to [e-mail] and ask them . Good luck 😊

[Banana12 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

👍🏻

[CaptFrey 60minGraduate]

How incredible happy runnings