I'll be honest when I woke up this morning I wasn't sure I was going to manage my third and final run. My tummy was doing flickflacks, not sure if that was nerves or something iffy I ate last night. But after a quick walk with the dogs and some water it felt more settled so I thought I would go and give it my best shot.
It wasn't my best run by a long way. Some of it felt a bit laboured, legs were a little tired to start with and after about 18 minutes the tum decided to have another go, luckily I managed to put it out of my mind and jog on (as they say). Also the hilly bit, which doesn't normally cause much grief, felt like I was climbing Ben Nevis. But when all is said and done I did it. Finishing off with a bit of a fist pump as I went alongside the dual carriage way. Not sure when the cars going passed thought but who cares, hopefully someone had a chuckle at this mad woman with flailing arms.
As you can see from the pic it was a bit chilly and the glasses kept steaming up but at least I could see out of one side lol. Kind of getting used to that.
I would like to add that on 2nd Jan I started Day1 running and walking for 1 minute intervals. It felt like my legs would collapse and my lungs burst but I carried on and now, thanks to the plan I can run continuously for 30 minutes. This morning I covered a total of 4.5k, I'm not worried that I haven't hit the full 5k that will come soon enough. I would recommend this plan to anyone, I have never had any inclination to run before in my life. Its taken me almost 50 years to find out the thing I always hated at school I actually love ! Blimey did I just say that!?
Anyway party dress ready, Jammie Dodgers ready to be opened but have to admit have been hyper all day as a result of this mornings run.
This plan is amazing, as are all you fab people out there. Your comments and encouragement have helped no end. Sorry about War and Peace but I did say I was hyper xxxxxx
Good luck to you all at whatever stage you are at. You can do this x
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Faaaaaaantastic! I know exactly where you're coming from. I hated running at school because I thought I couldn't do it. Well I can. And so can you now!! Yay!!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥇🍾
Congratulations on your well deserved graduation. Go claim your badge! I remember my graduation run clearly (May last year). I was on cloud nine and felt so proud and satisfied with my achievement. I hope this is the beginning of an exiting journey full of running adventures for you like it has been for me. My only regret is that I didn't start running when I was younger🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
Thank you x I'm looking forward to what's in store. It's a little scary and I might drag Laura along at the start just to keep me right. I guess the important thing is we've found running now, onwards and onwards
Hip hip hooray!!! Well done first_mate sounds like it was a toughy, but you've come through and are now a graduate! And 4.5k, wowsers, that's really good going too! I can hear the party poppers going off in all directions...xx
Thank you xx Those poppers are loud aren't they?! I think it helps there's a fair stretch that's downhill so easier going lol. Now to concentrate on the next bit x
Thank you, much better, not as good as you I bet😉 Enjoy your success, can you even remember those first runs!😂 I do! Look how far you've come! Much respect ❤🌶X
Thank you. Oh yes still remember the early ones. I was hoping to do a lap of the field where I started the very first run but it was too wet and slippy today, maybe next time for old times sake. I have no doubt you'll not be far behind me onto the podium x Keep it up x
Thank you I'm thinking of getting some too, eyes are due for a test just shortly so will see about them then I think. Can be a bit odd running in fog, mind you helps when there's a bit of a breeze going lol x
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