Week 8 in the bag!

[Jomarie1979]

Just completed run 3 of week 8.

It was a tough one today. Took me a long time to settle into a rhythm. I actually think it took me the whole 28 mins to warm up my legs as they felt like they could run for longer towards the end.

My breathing wasn't as relaxed either. I have felt like I'm getting a cold so I'll put it down to that.

Anyway on to Week 9.

I'm hoping to complete my graduation run next Saturday at my local Parkrun then the following Wednesday I'm off to Tuscany where I will celebrate what I have achieved with a run in the Tuscan countryside followed by some Tuscan wine 😀

[Cliff_H Graduate]

Well done Jo, nearly there despite a tough start. This time next week you'll be getting set for the final graduation park run! I'm doing my first park run tomorrow which happens to be my graduation as well so feeling terribly excited 🙂

[Jomarie1979 Graduate in reply to Cliff_H]

Oh wow! So exciting. You will love it!! I can't wait until next Saturday 😊 Good luck...not that you'll need it!

[damienair Graduate in reply to Cliff_H]

Enjoy your Parkrun tomorrow Cliff, I'll look forward to congratulating you afterwards. I'll be running a Parkrun tomorrow morning too, my second post grad Parkrun.👍

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Cliff_H]

OOOO..huge good luck for that

[Gwibiwyr51 Graduate in reply to Cliff_H]

Well done Cliff, good luck on your parkrun; I'm starting week 8 tomorrow, and although I ran through the 5 min cooling down period for the two last runs of week 7 I' sticking to the programme and by the end of week 9 I will have ran 8 thirty mins sessions which should, hopefully prepare me for my 1st parkrun.

[acheymakey Graduate]

Well done and have an amazing holiday.

[Jomarie1979 Graduate in reply to acheymakey]

Thank you ☺️

[MadiMooMoo Graduate]

Well done. I have just done my week 9 run 1 in Tuscany overlooking San Gimiano. Stunning view but hard work running up and down hills. Enjoy your week and Italy. Sam

[Jomarie1979 Graduate in reply to MadiMooMoo]

Oh wow! Well done. Did you need to get up extra early to avoid the heat?

[MadiMooMoo Graduate in reply to Jomarie1979]

Its a little cooler at the moment but still needed to be up at 7 to run. Enjoy and Well done!

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Brilliant, so close to graduation now, enjoy!

[Jomarie1979 Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Thank you ☺️

[damienair Graduate]

Well done Jo, enjoy your last 3 runs of week 9. It will be perfect timing getting to the end of week 9 and graduating before your Holiday. Best of luck.

[Jomarie1979 Graduate in reply to damienair]

Thank you. I can't wait to graduate but at the same time I feel sad that the programme is coming to an end! I can't believe in starting week 9 next week ☺️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done... sometimes things can be a but tricky for so many reasons...relax, rest up and go into Week 9 slow and steady

[Jomarie1979 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Certainly will. I have 2 runs to space out so I time the third with the park run. Means 2 rest days between each run which being impatient doesn't sit too well but hopefully I will be rested well before each run ☺️

[Gwibiwyr51 Graduate]

Excellent, well done you and enjoy the ' the red Italian medicinal linctus !! ' you've certainly earned it.

[Jomarie1979 Graduate in reply to Gwibiwyr51]

Thank you ☺️

[Qscout Graduate]

Well done on week 8.

It has been a pleasure following your journey.

Nail week 9, enjoy it and keep posting.

Where your graduate badge with pride.

Enjoy your holiday, and hope you do get a run in when there. It is something I would never have considered. After all you are on holiday, however, on our last holiday we did a race, and enjoyed it so much, we have planned a race on our next holiday. Something pre c25k I never thought I would ever say.

Well done once again Jo and welcome to the real start of your running life.

[Jomarie1979 Graduate in reply to Qscout]

Thank you so much ☺️

I was debating whether to run on holiday but after a few wise words from a few wise people on this forum I couldn't think of one reason not to and now I can't wait.

I will definitely keep posting as you say...it's only the start of my running journey 😊

[RuthMargaret Graduate]

I had a similar experince with week 7 run 1 on Monday. I'm sure the Tuscan scenery will inspire you into a much better rhythm!

[Jomarie1979 Graduate in reply to RuthMargaret]

Haha. I'm thinking the Tuscan wine as a reward will also help 😉

[chrissy7367 Graduate]

Well done Jo. I've just completed week 8 run 3 yesterday so know what you mean. All the best for week 9 and Park Run. You've got this far, keep going....

All the best Cliff!

[Philsc1958]

I found the last run of week 7 hard, my legs felt like lead, I hope week 8 starts better.