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W9 R3 in daylight what a fun way to start the weekend after a early morning Massage.

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Hi Folks,

Firstly I must thank you all, for the posts, advice and smiles that you have given me over the past nine weeks.

This morning I had a battle of wills! I awoke at 5.30 and I was already excited about the final run. I had decided that my run would be in daylight, so I wouldn't get out of bed before Dawn. (Thats a time of day, not a girlfriend)

"Will doze, till it's light" I thought. Wrong! We have two Ragdolls, (Cats) and one of them decided that my head required re-shaping. He ran over it twice then started to massage it whilst Meowing. So much for a lay in.

I was up but I didn't leave the house till 8am.

I had Laura tell me to start the warm up walk and then I was off and running.

Some drinkers around here may envisage a Gazelle at this point. I would lean more towards a Bison and you can't wash your hands in the type I mean.

There was a lot of cloud and the air felt damp, but I was warm and even the first five minuets of running were fun. I was loving the fact that I could see colours as I ran. Normally everything has an orange tint, due to the street lighting. I hit my stride quite quickly and settled into a nice pace. I was looking at the white horses cutting across the harbour. The yachts and boats, bobbing about everything was great.

Yes you have guessed correctly, a huge grin was plastered across my face.

This running lark is fun, I didn't notice my legs for the next fifteen minuets as I was enjoying the run and sights so much. The final ten minuets of my run is uphill and my legs ached a bit as the gradient had it's effect. (My own fault for missing a rest day) But what the heck, I ran through the pain and the grin got so big that I had to be careful that I didn't swallow a low flying seagull.

In all I had a fantastic run and to top it all ,I have lost another 2 lbs so thats 35 Lbs Iv'e lost so far.

All the best to everybody, have a good run and a great weekend.

Couch to 5K is great!

Cheers

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Millsie-JGraduate

Yeahhhhh welcome to the graduates bench! Sounds a perfect run too! Time to celebrate runner, enjoy the party 🎓🎉🎈🏅🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻

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Eatcakeandrun

Sounds wonderful! Congratulations on graduating. And losing another 2lb. Keep on running, and before you know it those mornings will be lighter!

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Flossie22Graduate

Well done you! That is just such fantastic news! I am so pleased for you! :)

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IrishprincessGraduate

Haha! Funny post 😂 I use to have two cats so I can identify with that massage 😂 A big well done to you on the weight loss and your graduation. Don't forget to ask for your badge by clicking on the link on the right.

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Whoop whoop Congratulations on your graduation run @wanawig 🎉🎉🎉

What a great run report too..made me laugh😄

Your weight loss is brilliant too, much more gazelle than bison methinks.😊

Keep it up now..your running adventures start here..after at least one rest day!..

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aliboo70

Congratulations! sounds like a lovely run to finish up with! great descriptions!

love " the grin got so big that I had to be careful that I didn't swallow a low flying seagull!!! " :)

It is uplifting to read an account of what the final run feels like! I will keep looking back at your post over the next few weeks as I press on!

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DavodaGraduate

I've just laughed my way through your cats & bisons!

Well done:)

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Von99Graduate

Congratulations on your graduation and fantastic weight loss! A new you!

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debzeGraduate

Congratulations!!! :) well done!

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