Week 8 Run 1 done - starting countdown now as only 5 more runs left.

Well, it's getting exciting now. Having been laid up for a couple of days with a cold I decided to take one extra rest day and see how I felt this morning. Ah well, not rarin' to go exactly but certainly feeling up to giving the first run of Week 8 a try. I'm pleased I did because I have got this run under my belt and did feel that I could have gone a couple of extra minutes - which means I have something still in the tank. Ironically, after this run my nose and chest felt clear so it's blown some cobwebs away at any rate. Bring on run 2 on Thursday. Best wishes.

[Tomas Graduate]

Excellent! Well done!

[didelphnaar]

Good to hear you're back on track! You've nearly made it, only a few more runs to go now. I hope the winds and rain forecast for tomorrow don't deter me from getting out for my w5r3. Best wishes

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Best of luck for the next runs: you are nearly there x

[lemondoodle]

Well done Fitmo! You are so going to graduate

[kickibro Graduate]

I am so happy you are recovering from your cold and doing so well, Fitmo as you have been so encouraging to me and everyone on the plan. I am "cheering" you on as you approach your graduation And you are so close now! You must be really proud of your achievements to date.

All the best for week 8 xxx

[no-excuse Graduate]

Glad you are feeling better Fitmo, and well done with your run. Nearly there! x

[misswobble Graduate]

You'll do it easy Fitmo! I just know it. I looked back at my log for week 8 and against each run I've drawn a smiley face, so if I can do it then I know you can

You're nearly there! The finish line is in your sights

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Well done on getting out there when you've been poorly. You can do it, keep us up to date and you will soon have that graduation badge fitmo

[Azores Graduate]

Well done Fitmo - you are getting there. Good luck for rest of week 8.

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Many thank you's for all your support and encouragement. I must admit that I resorted to an old remedy last night to try to shake off the last of the cold - a quarter teaspoonful of brandy in my Ovaltine at bedtime! Works a treat. I was pleased with my run this morning so am having a lovely day off tomorrow and visiting friends in Middlesex for the day, also taking their Easter presents so have been busy making chutney and doing a baked gammon ham for them.

Kickibro - with regard to your comment about my being encouraging to you and to others. Thank you for such a lovely compliment but in all honesty, I can't see the point in being less than encouraging. I've known so many times in the past what it's like to be on the receiving end of criticisms and put-downs (not least from teachers at school many years ago) and that kind of thing is so counter-productive. Encouragement and support is what helps people to achieve things and then the achievement boosts their self esteem and then they feel even more motivated - so it's like a roller coaster to success.

Well, I'm just about to take the four-legged hooligan out for his last walk and then it's time for bed. I sent hubby off to bed earlier with a dash of brandy in hot milk as he's got the cold now! Good luck to you all on your next runs and my very best wishes to you.

[aliboo70]

not long to go Fitmo! you can do it! well done on your progress and hope thurs goes well and your cold has disappeared by then

[marmiteandhoney Graduate]

Great! I'm finding week eight pretty fine after week seven. Would help if I hadn't run out of phone credit thanks to too much internet on holiday, so having to run without Laura, and just a borrowed watch! Was nice and peaceful last night with just me, the dog, and a huge moon looking down on us, though.

[Tinyrun Graduate]

A hot toddy Fitmo. That'll help anyone sleep well. Nearly there now. Enjoy your achievement.

[tomlertoos Graduate]

Well done, Fitmo! Glad to hear the run cleared your head and that you felt able to continue....as you say, only 5 to go now!

[stevo216 Graduate]

We'll done. I was due to do that run today but after a 10 mile hike yesterday making my hip feel a bit tender have decided to wait until Thursday. Last two runs were much easier breathing wise so hope it will not be too bad running for an extra 3 mins.

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Thank you. Hope your own run goes well. Cheers.