Wk9/R2 and we are feeling so good!!!

[Mazzero]

A lot of faffing about at first hubby couldn't play podcast and my run keeper playlist was, for some unknown reason, out of synch. We eventually got going and had a really good run and covered a little bit more distance today so we are improving. I had a sports massage from a physioterrorist last night to ease my Iliotibial Band and I had to use a towel as a gag to stop me screaming out. She really worked on my legs and they felt great this morning - no twinges and it felt as though I was lighter on my feet (almost gazelle like) Seriously if you can stand the discomfort have a massage and if by any chance you are a member of medicash then you may be able to claim for up to £250 p.a. providing the sports massage is given by a physio. The other news is that we are joining a running group in our local park so we will run with them after our graduation. Our first run in public so that will be another ' must do' checked off.

I am so excited about our graduation run on Saturday and just hope all goes well. Good luck to you all and happy running

[bjammin Graduate]

I have my graduation run on saturday as well. It coincides with a charity 5k run so that should be a good graduation run! Think I'm more excited about getting my graduation badge on here than my finishers medal at the run though

So happy I started this programme and still surprised that it works! I need to find a running group near me as well to keep motivation up after graduating.

I ran last night and was nowhere near gazelle like but was still a good run, if a little warm.

Good luck for your run on saturday and well done!

[Oldgirl Graduate in reply to bjammin]

Check out Parkrun venue's bjammin there may be one in your area, every Saturday 9.00am England & Wales 9.30am in Scotland. There are now hundreds of them all over the UK.

[Mazzero Graduate in reply to bjammin]

Good luck with your 5k Bjammin I am sure you will graduate with flying colours on Saturday. I live in Wirral and found our local running groups on the Run England website. I was surprised about how many there are even 5 k seaside runs every month from March to October

[Beek Graduate]

GOOD LUCK MAZZERO AND BJAMMIN! Will be thinking about you both on Saturday and hope it's a good run! Shiny grey badge in sight for you now! Enjoy your run and you'll have a wonderful feeling afterwards - promise! Go Gazelles, Go!

[Mazzero Graduate in reply to Beek]

Ah thank you Beek I am so excited about getting that badge The gazelle comparison was a bit tongue in cheek but there is no harm in wishful thinking

[Oldgirl Graduate]

Well done all 3 of you looking forward to reading about your graduation runs.

[Mazzero Graduate in reply to Oldgirl]

Thank you Old Girl.

[bjammin Graduate]

thanks for the kind posts

[Carolecal in reply to bjammin]

Hi bjammin..Lots of luck for the Big One on Saturday !

[muzikalbadger Graduate]

Well done for getting this far and very best of luck with your graduation runs this weekend!! Will be looking forward to seeing your grad posts and shiny badges!!

[Mazzero Graduate in reply to muzikalbadger]

Thank you Muzikalbadger. Your graduation badge really suits you. You worked so hard for that and I will be proud to join you

[Carolecal]

Ooh Mazz, so close now ! Rooting for you for your Grad Run on Saturday ....you will soon be dazzling us all with the coveted shiny badge .Good luck....make it a great one

[Mazzero Graduate in reply to Carolecal]

Thanks Carole. You are not that far behind and once you get past wk 7 and more conditioned to the longer runs it gets much better. I'll be following your progress

[splenda78 Graduate]

That's great to hear that you are doing so well, good luck on saturday

[Mazzero Graduate in reply to splenda78]

Thank you Splenda and big congratulations on your graduation. I'm sorry I missed your graduation post. Where is your shiny badge???

[Scipio Graduate]

All the best for your graduation runs on Saturday. Can't wait to hear how you get on!

[Mazzero Graduate in reply to Scipio]

Thanks Scipio Just think that this is where you will be next week. Exciting !!!

[Jefna Graduate]

Well done Mazzero!!

Eee I'm so excited for yor graduation! Good luck to you and everyone else on Saturday!

[Mazzero Graduate in reply to Jefna]

Thanks J. I'm going to work really hard for that race for life next year.

[Jefna Graduate in reply to Mazzero]

You've already worked hard, and you'll do great next year!