3 more sleeps until Great North Run

[Fitfor60]

Never ever thought that starting C25k nearly 2 years ago would lead to this.

[Noaky12 Graduate]

Oooo I'm really excited for you! Xxx

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Noaky12]

Oh my word! How exciting! What an illustrious race and you're in it! Wow! Sleep!? Who can sleep at a time like this. It can't be easy

You get some sleep and the rest of us will pace up and down on your behalf

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to misswobble]

That would be great Miss W Thanks . Been bit headachy and restless last couple of days Me stressed - na Eek

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Noaky12]

Seems a bit surreal Noaky Guess it will really hit me when I see all these people out for a run with me on sun Ha Ha

[AdamB Graduate]

I'll be looking out for you! There are only 58,000 of us this year so you should be easy enough to spot with that strip

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to AdamB]

So just like a really really big park run then Adam. Appreciate all the tips you've been giving me You have good race too

[AdamB Graduate in reply to Fitfor60]

Yeah - a parkrun with a few extra runners. Mind, I don't think I know of any parkruns that start on the motorway. Someone mentioned to me that they have moved the finish line back a couple of feet or so when compared to parkrun, but I don't believe them.

I assume that the organisers will have arranged for you to have a colour co-ordinated run number to go with your vest. You'll be up in the orange section just behind the elite runners. In that case, be careful and don't go off too fast. Mo Farah will find it embarrassing when you sprint past him. Show the guy a little respect.

You'll be great. Have fun.

[turnturtle Graduate]

Good luck. Enjoy it! Don't go off too fast! (but who am I to preach?)

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to turnturtle]

Thanks TT no chance of me going too fast as I can't do fast ! In fact first 15-20 mins of every run I wonder what I am doing And as for people talking about sprint finish Eh don't think so. I see the finish line and seem to get slower and slower and ....

[AncientMum Graduate]

Ooooo exciting times Rona. Enjoy every single step

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Hoping the crowds and atmosphere will carry me along Ancient mum. Want to enjoy whole experience

[poppypug Graduate]

Oh this is soo exciting !!!

I can feel the butterflies flapping around like the clappers already, oh you gotta love a race, I will look out for you on the telly !

Good Luck Rona and Adam ! xxx

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Been bit twitchy last couple of days but just been to Tai chi so bit calmer now. Going down to daughters tomorrow so being busy with wee ones will hopefully take mind of nerves poppypug - famous last words!

[Wine-gum1 Graduate]

Have a great run, I really admire you for getting this far it's a brilliant achievement!

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Wine-gum1]

Thanks Winegum. Would love to think that reading about my journey might help anyone who is struggling with c25k. Not sure if cos I'm older but I really enjoy long slow runs and struggle with speed and short runs Takes me a wee while to get going

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Ooh good luck!

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner]

Thanks Ullyrunner Really appreciate everyones support What a great forum this is

[Vixchile Graduate]

It's like the lead up to Christmas. It's so exciting, the getting out the kit, the sleepness night before and most importantly the main event. The post run meal will be very yummy!!

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Vixchile]

I know Vixchile Feel like a 6 yr old and not a 61 year old grandma. Have checked and rechecked kit and planned all meals for weekend Also running mini GNR with grandchildren on Sat so need to not get carried away with eating before Sun But come sun afternoon no food will be safe

[ancientrunner Graduate]

Oh good luck - hope you enjoy it. Very envious, it's so iconic.

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to ancientrunner]

Thanks ancient runner Have always watched it on tv but never thought one day I would be one of the runners

[Dunder2004 Graduate]

All the very best FF60, hope you enjoy the day.

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Dunder2004]

Thanks Dunder Can't really imagine what it'll be like with all these people

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Good luck! Look forward to reading your race report afterwards!

[Fitfor60 Graduate]

Thanks mimsickle Hoping it will read - Had a great race

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

I got excited butterfly's for you just seeing your gear and thinking about all that goes on pre event. It has been an amazing journey (with loads more to come). Have a great time, enjoy it and looking forward to the race report. Rfc x.

[Fitfor60 Graduate]

Thanks Rfc Your quests on this forum play big part in getting me here

[aliboo70]

Wow good luck Rona, enjoy your day,bet it will be fantastic, look forward to the race report 😊

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks Aliboo Really looking forward to it