W5 R3, I was so close...

[sHAYM4N]

...to punching the air!

Cracked it!!

strava.com/activities/67306...

Like most, have been building up to this one the last couple of weeks, as it seems such a jump. Was up early, nice coolish morning for it, same route (didn't want to rock the boat) and all went too well

Took it very steady, managed half of the hill at the half way point, my GPS kickstarted itself a little earlier this morning too, so it made my 1 mile marker a little bit easier to reach. Was tempted to go a little further up the hill to my usual corner but thought I'd better not push my luck.

Turning back I was a little slower on the decent than I would usually be, but it gave me good chance to recover and let the time wash over me. Knew it was mostly downhill the way back, but still a good mile to go.

With about 2 minutes to go started feeling a little tight chested, so again just slowed down a bit. Calves heating up in the last minute but when Laura spoke up at the end, made all the hard work worthwhile Amazing feeling, almost feel like a runner now hah.

If anyone has any doubts about this one, don't! Main thing is to be positive, make sure you have completed everything before it and take it very steady. You have built up for this one and just enjoy the run!

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It's a huge achievement ! Well done!!

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Whoop whoop! Fab stuff and so well done to you. That should make you grin all day 😊

[sHAYM4N Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

Like a cheshire cat Was so doubtful it was possible last week.

[Poppy112 Graduate]

Well done I have just completed same run this morning

[sHAYM4N Graduate in reply to Poppy112]

Many congrats, and for keeping it up! Think that is 90% of the battle but now it's more enjoyable has become a lot easier to contemplate going further.

[lightweightkate Graduate]

Well done - it's a great one to complete - you must be feeling great

[McFitty Graduate]

Huge well done! That run is a real turning point for so many people

[sHAYM4N Graduate in reply to McFitty]

Thanks McFitty! Still a long way to go, but feel like I'm breaking it's back now!

[Cianalas]

Brilliant and well done! I did that one a couple of days ago and it still amazes me. We're well on our way now!

[sHAYM4N Graduate in reply to Cianalas]

Definitely! Thought I would be absolutely shattered by the end, but was really surprised. Sure I will have days like that to come though! Congrats to yourself as well

[poppypug Graduate]

Ah this is a great post !

Well done , this is a biggie, a real milestone in the programme . You are absolutely right where you say " you have built up for this one " All the previous runs lay the foundations for the next ones .

Very inspiring to others that have this run coming up, it can be done !

Keep going, youre doing great ! xxx

[Bluerockdragon Graduate]

Ooooh, you almost got me with the post title! Well done That looks like a whopping big hill!

[sHAYM4N Graduate in reply to Bluerockdragon]

Hah looks impressive doesn't it? It's no where near as tough as Strava makes it look On a photo it'd all look pretty flat! google.co.uk/maps/@53.65605...