W8R3: Well we're ready to go red cape and pants... - Couch to 5K

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MichaelH070862Graduate
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Well we're ready to go red cape and pants on .Okay on a more genuine note out at 4.50 standing on the door step start Laura why am I on week 1 luckily I check what I am doing before I start reset to week 8 and we're off nice and slow oh look red sky in the morning just carry on it won't bother me yet keep plodding along got the you've run for 5 mins then 2 mins of pain as I get Julie but she's soon gone no one out this morning but the snails and I can leave them in my wake done past my house and then I have about 10 mins left keep on going this one's nearly done 5 minutes left Laura's says you might feel a little knackered I did but it was the last run of the week back down towards my house 1 minute burst and you're done . Two days rest now and a long soak tonight and its week 9 and 30 minutes. Nearly have the key in the door and if fortune favours the brave i should graduate on Friday Hurrah.

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pollyp1 profile image
pollyp1Graduate

Yayy! I am in awe of the fact that you go out at such an early time. Good luck for next week.

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MichaelH070862Graduate in reply to pollyp1

Thanks and good luck to you for your run 3

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pollyp1Graduate in reply to MichaelH070862

Thanks. I plan one day to go out earlier (at the moment I don't work and go out at 9 after my husband has gone to work) - I love the idea of running in the early summer mornings, although I guess it's easy to romanticise it when it's not a necessity!

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MichaelH070862Graduate in reply to pollyp1

I am the opposite I dream of going out later but we all do what we must

pollyp1 profile image
pollyp1Graduate in reply to MichaelH070862

We do indeed - that's one of the things I like about this forum :)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to pollyp1

Try it... it is pleasant... :)Honestly...

I am retired but, right from the start of C25K, I chose to run every morning before 8.. usually before 7.. it is a great beginning to the day and gives you a real head start on things :)

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pollyp1Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

I will, it's in my plan for world domination!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to pollyp1

Yeay! :)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Hurrah indeed.. well done you... I had a lie in.. 6.45 for me :)

Sounds a great run...:)

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MichaelH070862Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

Oh the luxury maybe tomorrow

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to MichaelH070862

Tomorrow :)

Mind... I did do 7 K, to make up for extra cup of tea :)

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McFittyGraduate

You hero you! 2 minutes pain with Julie indeed... I love me Julie :) Well that's week 8 complete for you then. Awesome! See you in week 9 :)

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MichaelH070862Graduate in reply to McFitty

You're on

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to McFitty

Go you two!

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MichaelH070862Graduate in reply to McFitty

I was going up the incline and a small confession while she is a pain I did join in for a bit till i went round the corner

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90ldfinchGraduate

Well done on getting to here- enjoy your graduation week :)

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MichaelH070862Graduate in reply to 90ldfinch

Thanks started composing a cheesy speech

McFitty profile image
McFittyGraduate in reply to MichaelH070862

Now that, I'm looking forward to! :)

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melly4012Graduate

Well done you! Graduation is within sight, how exciting! Enjoy week 9, will be looking out for your post on Friday!

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EllymegGraduate

Hurrah! First to the door! 🚪 You have the key! well done ! Enjoy the weekend rest, you earned it. you at the door on Monday!

I'm still sitting on the step just chilling - can't move really! 😉

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Vanessa291Graduate

I am looking forward to your post on Friday. 😀😀

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poppypugGraduate

Well done ! My , where's the time gone ? Graduation week next week !

Good Luck ! :-) xxx

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MichaelH070862Graduate in reply to poppypug

No idea I was talking to someone at work and he didn't believe that it had gone that quick

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NIGHTINGALE1Graduate

Great commentary on your run. Looking good for next week too.

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MichaelH070862Graduate in reply to NIGHTINGALE1

Trying to come up with a belter of story for next week needs some work though

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