I ran and I ran... And just kept on running!

[Grubby1985]

Today I had what I can only describe as a Forrest Gump moment. I just felt like running!! Except, for the first 20 mins or so, I really didn't. Burning calves, pins and needles in my feet (does anyone else get this??) I really didn't think I'd make it to 5km. Damn those gremlins. But I did make it. And then I thought, well I'm feeling kinda comfortable right now, maybe I'll push on to 6km. And then I pushed to 7. Before I knew it, I reached the 8km mark. I ran for an hour solid. My legs are so tired right now but I'm so proud of myself!!! Those awful 1 minute runs feel like an eternity ago!! I really feel like a runner and it's the best feeling in the world

[Xonica Graduate]

This happend to me yesterday and yes it's a fantastic feeling, enjoy it, many more to come!! X

[YvetteK Graduate]

Yay! 🙆

[Sonic-sloth_Lisa Graduate]

I'm looking forward to runs like this in the future - maybe without the burning calves and pins and needles though.

Sounds great. What an achievement. You feel like a runner 'cos you are a runner!

[Julielooley]

That is fantastic, well done!

[misswobble Graduate]

It's great when that happens. What a moment to savour. We have these milestones don't we and think we'll never progress beyond them so when we do is just the best feeling ever

Well done. Keep progressing steadily and having fun

Don't overdo it. You're still a new runner. There's always another day

[Grubby1985 Graduate in reply to misswobble]

I 100% agree with you there - my knees and calves are very sore today. I know I could have made it to 10km but it would have been too great a leap and as I have my first race next week (5.6km) I need to be careful that I don't get carried away!!

[Rignold]

I almost always feel like that for the first 20 minutes of any run. Once you get trhough to the other side though, it is a glorious thing.

Well done.

[Grubby1985 Graduate in reply to Rignold]

Phew, glad it's not just me. I still run with Laura for the first 30 minutes, and until she reaches that 20 minute mark I feel like it's a struggle. It's such a great feeling when you come out the other side of it and realise you can keep going!

[islandrunner Graduate]

Totally awesome, and that happened to me on Friday !

[Anaverageman Graduate]

Sometimes, I guess there's just not enough rocks. ... And so, you just ran? I just ran...

youtube.com/watch?v=QgnJ8Gp...(Not working as expected?)

[Grubby1985 Graduate in reply to Anaverageman]

Hahaha, this was totally me, minus the beard.

[Grubby1985 Graduate in reply to Anaverageman]

Also - definitely just added that song to my Running playlist!!!

[cmcadams Graduate]

That must feel fab. I am still waiting for my Forest Gump feeling to kick in

[Ugifer]

I remember the first run I did when I realised that I could just keep going without it hurting. Great feeling isn't it!

Well done - you won't look back now.

[Grubby1985 Graduate]

For my sins, I got very overexcited about the whole thing and ended up signing up for a 10k in September this morning. Eeek!

[rmnsuk Graduate in reply to Grubby1985]

yup. that happened to me too! I'm doing Worcester in September.

[dotty_segs Graduate]

That's awesome! Well done. I await my Forrest Gump moment again! (had those from time to time so know what you mean!)