W8R2 today.

[Beek]

Managed to get out at 8.30 - I know, too late! It was very muggy and overcast but very quickly straight into full sunshine. I decided to run my preferred route on the better trackway, although it was very slimy underfoot after heavy rain through the night. Did really well but must admit to wussing out and walked the last minute because I could feel myself overheating again. One positive though (apologies in advance to those of you running around hills!) I have to negotiate a very steep ramp up to the footbridge over the river. In the past I have always walked up but today I ran it. Only 50 or so yards I know, but very steep (sorry hill folks!)

Had nice 'hello' from every dog walker but a tad cheesed off by the one that left a bag of pooh hanging on my railing where I do my stretches at the end.

What's all this N'ice tag all about?

[Hidden]

oh I always still walk up and down the bridge ramps - although they are cobbled and a bit too uneven to run safely. Any yes I HATE those bags of poo, even more so when they are put out on display, although I once mentioned this and apparently the thing they leave it there while they walk and pick it up on their way back (although I have still yet to see anyone picking them up)

Oh - and the N Ice... well that goes in the glass with the "N Gin" "N Tonic" for after your run!

[Beek Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Nice one! Could do with a few of those to cool down! You always soothe my conscience when think I've been a wuss! I'm finding it's hard work at the moment but that's the name of the game I guess. I thought I was out for R3 this morning and all the way through I was looking forward to starting W9 at the weekend. Checked my notebook and I've got to do it all again on Saturday Then W9 NEXT week. I'm bothered that I don't feel any great need to get out and run, it has not become a habit yet and I still don't always enjoy it. It's more a kind of 'It's good for you - like medicine' feeling for me. Maybe a G & T 'n ice waiting when I get back may spur me on!

[Carolecal in reply to Beek]

Well done for getting out there this morning,despite the heat and clammy conditions.Just realised you are now only 4 runs from graduation ....wow !

G & T would certainly spur me on to finish-just not sure that imbibing at 9 a.m. would be a good idea

Good luck with your run on Sarurday,Beek....then onwards and upwards with W 9 !

[Beek Graduate in reply to Carolecal]

Thankyou for the encouragement! It's been a long road but at the outset graduation seemed a fantasy! I'm feeling confident that I will get there now! I am sticking with my tried and tested route from now on.

Happy running to you too!

[Jefna Graduate]

That's fab Beek! Well done!

I hate inclines, I have to admit to choosing routes to avoid them but maybe that could be my next challenge!

Good luck on your next runs!