What a difference a day makes... high 5 and jumps up and down!

[Runon]

Many thanks for all the support when I didn't quite make the 25 min run in wk 6. It makes a difference. And today with sunshine, a light breeze, the planets in their right places and a few newts tails and bats wings bubbling away on the stove, I did it. Even had a bit more fuel in the tank (metaphorically speaking) - paced up for the last minute and then ran an extra minute to make up for last week... that'll teach it! For the first time I took two days rest (3 runs a week never quite went into 7 anyway!) and I really think it helped in this case. At the end of the run I knew for certain that I am going to be able to do the 30 mins - it might take a few extra runs/days/weeks and there may be more ups and downs but I know now that I am capable. So thanks again. And I'm now officially a 'runner' and high fived and jumped up and down much to the amusement of passersby - but who cares they can share in my personal triumph too

[Vixchile Graduate]

Fantastic!!! High five again!!! We knew you could do it. Your now a runner too! Bring on week 7

[Runon Graduate in reply to Vixchile]

Thank you. Have to say a bit of sunshine makes all the difference - but I guess the bad weather running is useful for preparing me for winter!

[useitorloseit Graduate]

Fabulous! Well done x

[Runon Graduate in reply to useitorloseit]

Many thanks - what a brilliant community this is x

[Ejbirdy Graduate]

Yeah ! So so so chuffed for you

Jump up and down all you like !

[Runon Graduate in reply to Ejbirdy]

Thanks Ejbirdy - you're 'whooping' with you fab run and I'm 'jumping' with mine - what a brilliant day

[Ejbirdy Graduate in reply to Runon]

[mossy1 Graduate]

Yeah. High five from me too. Well done - what a buzz. Good luck for your next run

[Runon Graduate in reply to mossy1]

Definitely buzzing here mossy and thank you - definitely feel like I've broken through a barrier after last weeks 'not quite success'

[runningknitter Graduate]

Well done! I would be jumping up and down too :0)

[Runon Graduate in reply to runningknitter]

Still jumping - in all my life I've never run so long or so far - and I'm covering distances I would only ever have thought of driving before Just think of what I can save on petrol!

[runningknitter Graduate]

Well done! I would be jumping up and down too :0)

[lambeek Graduate]

Yay!! Well done!

[Runon Graduate in reply to lambeek]

Many thanks for the support

[Slookie Graduate]

Do you get to add extra miles/minutes for vertical running at the end? Aren't the good days way better than just good!

[Runon Graduate in reply to Slookie]

Tee Hee - vertical running Yes indeedy - the good days are really really good and the 'not good days' make us stronger - think I may have stolen the gist of this from a movie but Hey Ho :))

[paul2014 Graduate]

Great news and well done I used to always take two days rest between the end of one week and the start of the next. I also believe it makes a big difference and gives the body that little extra time to recover.

[Runon Graduate]

Definitely Paul. I shall make a point of having a proper day off at weekends - I'm currently cross-training and have probably been pushing myself a tad too hard. I'd forgotten that I'm meant to be enjoying these runs as well as meeting challenges (a fine line) and today I really did enjoy it especially after the extra rest day.

[Mamma_Mia Graduate]

Well done Runon ... you're now two thirds of the way through the programme and sitting very nicely for chasing me down towards graduation (I've got my last week 7 run tomorrow). I only run twice a week too, as recommended by a running friend (who's also a chiropractor) as the best way to stay injury free - and she's right!

Keep going - week 7 consolidates the run you've just done. You know you can do it

[Runon Graduate in reply to Mamma_Mia]

Good luck with 7.3 Mamma Mia - I'm right behind you But what happens after graduation? Without being over confident, I'm really going to miss c25k when (saying 'if' would be defeatist) I graduate!

[Pollynorris Graduate]

High 5's and jumping like a fool here too.

Well done runner!

[Runon Graduate in reply to Pollynorris]

Thank you pollynorris - I hope you have stopped jumping by now though

[Clara29 Graduate]

Well done! It's such a stinker when things don't go to plan and such an AMAZING feeling when they do!

[Runon Graduate in reply to Clara29]

Thank you Clara - it is a wonderful brilliant feeling and long may they continue

[Hidden]

A rotten run often leads to a brilliant one, well done you runner!You'll have your badge in no time.

[Runon Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Curlygurly - does it come with champagne? Couldn't believe I'd be a 'runner' a few weeks ago!

[Hidden]

The completion of a GREAT run after a HORRID run is hard to beat! Well done Runon!

I'm with you on the high fives and arms in the air thing... I ran a PB today over 5K and did the obligatory fist pump and arms in the air thing... runners know these things are mandatory... You're in good company!

WELL DONE! You're a runner! You run...

[Runon Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Congrats aussiegtc - I read about your run - fantastic - well done - especially after an 18K a couple of days ago - wow 18K - that's unimaginable , like to Australia and back - or further

[poppypug Graduate]

Oh Runon, I love reading your posts, what a positive, fun- loving attitude you have

I would like to wish you all the very best on your personal journey through this programme, you are doing amazingly well !

Good luck , keep going and keep posting ! xxx

[Runon Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Thanks Poppypug - you do a tremendous job of encouraging people - worth your weight in gold - you certainly help me - keep it up xxx

[poppypug Graduate in reply to Runon]

Thankyou , you are very kind xxx