LEJOG04 completed today at JOG!!!

[Over62]

So with 110 runs and 123 dedicated walks since last August LEJOG04 has been completed today and I have been very fortunate to complete the last run a 5k at John O’ Groats. The weather was lovely and I was in two minds whether to run in short sleeves and shorts - a gust of wind came along whilst I was deciding! At 2k I wished I’d gone with the former. Not to worry it didn’t really matter as the joy of the day, scenery, excitement and sense of achievement was just wonderful. I had planned to finish in June but it came clear it would probably be Mid May and hopefully restrictions would be easing so we were able to plan a short holiday and complete the dream 😴

What a great motivation it has been. Thank you for all the support and encouragement on Health Unlocked everyone.

Happy running 🏃🏻‍♀️ 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️👍🤩

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10]

Huge congratulations on your amazing achievement. What a journey you’ve had especially with it actually ending in JOG. I’m completely in awe of you and all the other amazing people on here who can even think about starting this and even more impressively finish it either virtually or in person. Maybe one day! (Could probably manage the 5k you finished with🤣. ) 👏👏🏅🏅

[Over62 in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

Thank you Hareshaw-Granny it’s been quite a journey through the Autumn and winter, it certainly got me up and out on rainy days! I absolutely know you can do it- do have a go 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

[CBDB Graduate10]

Woohooo 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

What a beauty of a running finish! What a way to celebrate 874 miles across the UK!

Huge congrats! Love the picture!

🏃🏼‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃🏻🏃🏼‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️

[Over62 in reply to CBDB]

Thank you CBDB - fantastic day

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

24 hours earlier and you could have had a VRB meet up with Sandi1961, who posted a pic at the same spot yesterday! Huge congratulations on finishing your LEJOG - a fantastic achievement! I hope you plan to have a suitable celebration this evening!

[Over62 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Oh wow - what a shame we missed each other! Many thanks.Yes we certainly celebrated🤣🍾🥂

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations on completing Lejog with that 5K run. 🏃🏾 👍

[Over62 in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you AIMorr

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Woohoo well done Over62! How fantastic to finish at JOG. 👏👏👏👏 Now you can look forward to receiving your well deserved bling. 🏅

Funnily enough Sandie1961 posted a photo of herself there yesterday too, although she’s on holiday, not because of LEJOG4. Wouldn’t it have been great for two HUers to have been there together? 😀

[Over62 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Yes it would have been fantastic I believe she was there 24 hours before me. Many thanks cheekychipmunks

[Katnap Graduate10]

Love it! Well done Over62

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[Over62 in reply to Katnap]

Thank you

[Snail61 Graduate10]

Brilliant achievement👍👍👏👏👏,and what a wonderful place to finish!

[Over62 in reply to Snail61]

Yes it was a wonderful thing to do, many thanks

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Such a shame I didn’t know you were there. I was in JOG yesterday although on holiday in campervan and didn’t run. Going to do a Cape Wrath 5k tomorrow instead!

John O’Groats sign

[Over62 in reply to Sandie1961]

Sandie what a shame we missed one another, we saw lots of camper vans, I did the run late morning and then picnicked on the bench overlooking the harbour by the signpost! Thank you for your congratulations and enjoy your 5k today.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Over62]

Thank you! I had a lovely 5k by the sea in Durness this morning. Having had the Cape Wrath 10k cancelled last year, I was determined to do a run here!

[Over62 in reply to Sandie1961]

Just brilliant- always have something to come back to is my motto!

[Jiveblue Graduate10]

Wow... amazing. What a brilliant way to finish - for real, after all the other 'virtual' stuff. Congratulations! 👏👏👏👏 And sunshine too☀️☀️!

Must admit when I was trudging my last few km to JOG, I found the end was definitely a bit underwhelming but the bling is quite fun!🥇

[Over62 in reply to Jiveblue]

Yes it was lovely to end the run being there and the weather certainly helped🌞

[Couchpotato2]

Wow that’s great congratulations! When I started it I also thought I’d finish it in situ so I’m pleased you managed. Incidentally I also logged my miles today and realises I’ve reached jog too! Let us celebrate 🎉 this great achievement!

Also just worked out why it’s called Lejog... i thought it was just a way of saying jog that was part French.. dog!

[Over62 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Congratulations Couchpotato2 definitely a great achievement- the abbreviation is a bit of a hoot really! 👏👍🍾🥂🏃🏻‍♀️

[Couchpotato2 in reply to Over62]

It is and did you see your email woth a certificate? Think I’ll print mine out . I’m starting to think i need a running wall for medals and certificates

[Over62 in reply to Couchpotato2]

🤣🤣

[Charlies1 Graduate10]

Brilliant achievement, and great to finish it with a real run! Well done!

[Over62 in reply to Charlies1]

Thank you Charlies1 it was a lovely moment with the North Sea stretching out in front