RunLeJog4: At 7.83 miles and ...

[CBDB]

... coming out of the woods at Burma’s Bridge. A lot of runners all around me, here in the tailend of the run (not race👌). And I am not last! 😳👍🏽 Although I am sooooo slow 🐌 🏃🏿‍♀️ 🐢 🏃🏼‍♀️.

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Taking it easier is better CBDB. I'm definitely not going to rank up the distances then end up injured.

Just enjoy being part of LEJOG and in a years time or however long it takes us we can be so proud of that tshirt and medal.

Good luck 🏃‍♀️💪

[RunaroundSue Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Totally agree.

[Couchpotato2]

I read a great articla about a woman that came last at 24 marathons. She said it was fab as she got all the leftover food and gifts. plus it means that she run at least 24 marathons!!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

My heroine! 🍎 🍏 🥪 🏅

[Trawa Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

If I remember correctly author Lisa Jackson (Your pace or mine?) run in over a hundred marathon including ultras and most of the times is at the end of the pack. But she ran over 100 marathons, had amazing experiences and loves running. I'm a slow runner too and I don't care about times but about strength and freedom.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Trawa]

Wow! Nice! 👍🏽 🐢🐌🏃🏻‍♀️

[Couchpotato2 in reply to Trawa]

Sometimes hard not to care but in the end it’s an incredible experience and feat actually!

[RunaroundSue Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Yes I saw that

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Great effort, speed is totally unimportant, how many people do you know who attempt to run end to end. Happy running 🤗

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

🙏☺️( just love this community, so many thanks for being here!)

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

It looks so exciting being part of this

[TallTeal2020 Graduate10]

I love seeing your runlejog4 posts - thank you so much for sharing your journey with us! I am in awe of your courage to take part in the first place and who cares about times anyway, you are taking part and that is all that matters. I hope one day I can be as courageous as you and commit to something similar 😀

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to TallTeal2020]

☺️🙏 Thank you! They’re such fun to make, so am glad I am glad to see that I’m not the only one enjoying them! 🎨 🖼

For me, it makes the journey even more engaging and yes, it forces me that little bit more to honour my commitment to keep on running!

At the moment that is actually not hard, as I can’t wait to get out for the next run! But come my first runner winter ❄️, cold 🥶, mud and rain 🌧... vs warm homes 🥘 📺 🛋 who knows... I might need RunLeJog4 to really keep me going!

[TallTeal2020 Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

I started c25k in Feb (broke my ribs March so had to take a break) but i liked running in the blanket of darkness as I felt less self conscious. Feb also brought wind, sleet and snow but TBH I found it really refreshing to run in. I have invested in a waterproof breathable jacket though so I'm better prepared this time round.

Please keep the posts coming and good luck 🍀

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to TallTeal2020]

Waterproof breathable jacket ✔️ got it. Will have to get one of those but am so anxious of buying one which will not fit , or be uncomfortable or will get sweaty 🥵. But will have to get one. (A simple thing as a sweatband made already a huge difference)