Eeeek 1 more sleep....

Who would have thought it? I started my c25k journey about 5 months ago and now I'm one sleep away from my first proper timed run....10k 😆

It's been hard...really hard and I've had lots of rubbish runs, but I've also had some good ones too.

I couldn't run for a minute when I first started without feeling as though I was dying and there are days when I wonder why I'm putting myself through it....without being forced to either.

I'm determined not to come last, I know that someone has to but I really don't want it to be me 😕

I've always thought that seeing a feather was a sign that someone that you have lost was watching over you and letting you know that they're there helping you, which is what I need for the run tomorrow. I've just come back from a short 20 minute run and on the way saw a feather, then another one and then another one but I turned the corner and saw a dead pigeon!! ....not really the sign that I was hoping for haha

What I really wanted to say that never on a million years did I think that I would be where I am today....this time tomorrow I will be at the start line, if I can do it as a 47 year old nanny then anyone can 😃

I also need to finish as I'm hoping to raise £350+ for diabetes uk 😃

I'm a nurse and just as I was leaving work yesterday an old lady called me back, held my hand and said that she will be praying for me tomorrow....I don't know whether to take that in a positive way 😂

I'm spending the rest of the day doing nice things, off to have my hair done soon so that when I'm running tomorrow people can see my red tomato face and not my roots 😂

Thanks everyone for the support I've had from this forum and also huge thanks to my virtual running mate and gremlin killer....jevand 😃😃 xx

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Brilliant - you have come a long way in a short time! 10k is a fab distance and I really hope all goes well for you tomorrow. What a great cause and what lovely words from that dear lady (yes, I am sure it was positive!) Look forward to reading your race report tomorrow!☺

[Shelby1973 Graduate]

Hiya I've giggled at ur post regarding the feathers and the dead bird . I'm sat reading and nodding my head in agreement about loved ones then boom a dead bird it's made my morning lol . Good luck with the 10k xx

[Jevand]

YOU ARE BRILLIANT & AMAZING. You can do it tomorrow and believe it or not once finished you will have enjoyed it ☺

You have trained so hard and stuck to it time and time again. You'be been out in all weathers. That shows some dedication xx

Those gremlins have all been kicked into touch. They are not around anymore. Just love and positivity x

Enjoy tomorrow. The atmosphere will be amazing xx

So proud of you hun xxxx

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Haha! Love that bit about the feathers 😂

Oooh, a 10K race is just fab. Don't start off too fast. It's so easy to do as you get caught up in all the excitement and other runners seems to be storming off ahead of you, but trust yourself and find your own pace. Those storming ahead usually fade out further into the race.

Just enjoy the whole experience. You've trained for it and you're a C25K'er so you're tough and you'll get over that finish line with a big smile on your face. Just think of all of us cheering you along the way and I hope there's bling as that's a big motivator too (or is that just me? 😏)

Anyway, I look forward to reading all about it afterwards. Good luck 🍀

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Wow...I feel inspired reading this..it's so good to read that other people have found this a challenge at times...and like oh say, nobody is behind us with a whip making us do it, we are doing it of our own free will, but still we do it..

That made me laugh out loud about the feathers!!! Good luck with your 10k tomorrow, you will be fabulous..even if, & I very much doubt it, you did come last!! Thank you for your post

[Frostycat2 Graduate]

Good luck not that you need it xx

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Your feathers remind of the toad who welcomed me back home after a good run. That night he had croaked sorry poor joke, but it was true. So now I fear for any animal who appears on my runs! 10k is my longer term aim, but only 2nd Week of graduation, so a long way behind you. ET us know how you got on.... 🏃🏼🏃🏼🏃🏼👟👟👟

[Wizziewood]

You're probably running as I write this so too late to wish you good luck, but I can be first to say 'well done' as I know you will do it!

I look forward to seeing your celebratory post later.

Go Girl Go! ... happy running!