W9R3 foiled by laces :-(

[Clumsy2]

Cant believe it, last gym trip before holiday, should be celebrating graduation but can't, after 15 min had to quickly stop to sort laces. Made it to the 30 minutes, So annoyed, never had lace / trainers issues before.

[Hezzabelle Graduate]

I would still consider it a successful run. A quick stop for laces doesnt mean you stopped or chose to quit. You carried on where you left off.

I have had the odd few second stops during my runs. Usually to cough and splutter on an inhaled fly. Then I carry on and to not feel like I cheated, I add a few more seconds of running on after Laura tells me to walk.

If I was you, I'd be celebrating and awaiting that graduate badge! Well done!

[Clumsy2 Graduate]

Thank you, trying to work out if I can sneak in another try before holiday. It's a sign how well this plan works that after nine weeks I'm annoyed about just missing the 30 mins when I started of not managing 60 seconds! At least now I get a little longer to think what lovely thing I'm going to treat myself to when I do get it right

[MadameTruffe Graduate]

I was held up on my first week 9 run this evening. First by a goods train where I cross the railway line, and then by the pig farmer driving down a narrow track. I was keen to do it proper so jogged on the spot while waiting for both.

[wilmacgh Graduate]

I'd agree you can still celebrate. If you are running near main roads you can stop that long for a green man at a crossing.

On the subject of laces, I always tuck the loops under the crossovers to stop them flopping about. however, on the basis that you can find the answer to just baout anything on the web, here is a site with different ways to tie your trainer laces - katierunsthis.com/2011/10/0...

[Clumsy2 Graduate in reply to wilmacgh]

Oh I stay in the safe comfortable gym, may set a goal of local park run eventually but not for a while yet! Thanks for the lace advice, I'll have to do something as I'll be distracted now checking them all the time.

[A1nsworth Graduate in reply to Clumsy2]

I'm the same as you.I graduated on the treadmill,and whilst most people hate them I haven't suffered any injury and I believe softer on the joints for oldies.my doc agreed with this?I will go out later in the year but I will get my confidence up first.I think you have done great to get this far and I believe you have graduated even though you had to stop to tie laces.Apply for you're badge x

[Clumsy2 Graduate in reply to A1nsworth]

I had a blip with my knee in week 8 but that's prob done to my weight and delayed shock that I was exercising. I read a post about putting a slight incline on to help the adjustment of moving outside so I might try this. Like you though I feel much better inside, a park run can be next years goal. The one near me is a hilly route so need to get a lot better before I tackle that. No where near 5 km still.

[A1nsworth Graduate in reply to Clumsy2]

Don't worry about distance.I only run at the pace of a fast walk so I'm well off target.I tried running at 8km the other day for 2mins and wonder how some on the forum manage that throughout their runs x

[Clumsy2 Graduate in reply to A1nsworth]

I sometimes manage that speed for the last minute but that's it. Think if I tried that or any faster I'd fly off and end in a heap at the bottom of the treadmill

[A1nsworth Graduate in reply to Clumsy2]

me to

[imswan Graduate in reply to Clumsy2]

I'd totally recommend running in your local park, even if it's not a 'park run' event At first I was really worried about running in front of the public but there's a really nice community of regular dog walkers, fellow runners and even people embracing boot-camp regimes whose smiles...or fellow exercising grimaces....keep you going! Brave the park and enjoy!

[Clumsy2 Graduate]

Thats a good idea, I'm not sure if I'll ever venture outside takes all my concentration to not trip myself up, don't think I could cope with flys, trains and farmers and all that mind saying that, it's probably just pot holes, dodgy paths and dog muck I'd have to worry about!

[marcosan Graduate]

Well done Clumsy you completed the run in my eyes. Go and enjoy your hol and celebrate.

[Clumsy2 Graduate]

Thanks Marcosan

[Tready Graduate]

You definitely completed the run. Sometimes these things happen, it's what you choose to do after that's important. You chose to carry on and complete the run. Well done. Get you badge

[Clumsy2 Graduate]

Thanks Tready, holding off on the badge. I've worked out if I forgo my usual pre holiday house clean I can fit in another try. I'll need it to destress after packing. all being well shinny badge will be mine by tomorrow night.

[Beek Graduate in reply to Clumsy2]

I love that! I too can easily put off doing the housework. After all - this programme is for you and your better health! Go and get your badge - CONGRATULATIONS!

[Beek Graduate in reply to Clumsy2]

- and enjoy your holiday!

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Locking elastic laces are brilliant. It is a sign of how much I'd improved that being rid of a sneaky excuse for a pause was good!