lollipop916

[Lollipop916]

Thank you for today's e mail.I have been persevering after sickness.Finish week 7 today and have done two park runs but will not do another until I finish in two weeks and will part in the Birthday run after I graduate as a thank you to the course which I think is superb.Determined to finish by my Birthday in a months time at 83.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

We bow before you, Lollipop.

I can't remember another 83 year old completing this programme and you prove to us relative youngsters that age is no reason to baulk at running.

I am sure that you will hit your target. Do tell us how you get on at the Birthday parkrun.

My wife and I send you all our respect and admiration for your wonderful example.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Lollipop916 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you for your reply and good words.I completed the fourth 25min run and now look forward to week 8 and the 28min runs.I was not looking for any special praise but it was interesting that I am the first one of my age to be at this position,I must confess that I will not be 83 until next month. I hope my efforts,hard as they are may inspire others.My respects to you and your wife, you seem to be deligtful people.

[Lollipop916 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you for your support and good words. I completed the fourth 25min run and look forward to week 8 and 28min runs.I was not looking for special praise but it was surprising and interesting that I was the first person of my age to be at this position. I must confess that I will not be 83 until next month.I hope my efforts,hard as they are at times,may inspire others.My respects to you and your wife,you seem to be delightful people.

[Lollipop916 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Completed my course today.You are one of many who encouraged me.Itis so good to have a society of encourages.Respect to your wife as well😀

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Lollipop916]

Congratulations, Lollipop.

The best way to use this forum is to create a new post for any new comment and especially a wonderful announcement such as yours. I urge you to tell everyone on this forum about your success.........you are a true inspiration.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[FlossnCharlie Graduate]

Total respect to you. You have inspired me. I've just completed week 3 and have now decided my last run will be a park run

[Lollipop916 Graduate in reply to FlossnCharlie]

Thank you for your reply and support.My best wishes for your week 3, it can get confusing by walking and running and remembering the timing,I stick an envelope up my sleeve with handkerchief and consult it in the walking bits.Just keep going, it can be hard but you will love the cool down bit at the end.Let me know about your efforts.Keep smiling.

[Lollipop916 Graduate in reply to FlossnCharlie]

Thank you for your reply and support.My best wishes for your week 4,it can get confusing by walking,running and remembering the timing.I push an envelope with the timings and consult it during the walking parts.just keep going,it can be hard.,but you will love the cool downs at the end.Let me know about your efforts.Keep smiling.😎🙂

[Mandygecko Graduate]

Wow that really is amazing. Well done x

[Lollipop916 Graduate in reply to Mandygecko]

Thank you for the support,much appreciated as I start week 8 and contemplate 28min.runs.It is so good that persons like you make the effort to encourage strugglers like me.

[Lollipop916 Graduate in reply to Mandygecko]

thank you for your reply and support.They were much appreciated as I start week 8 and 28min runs.It is so good that persons like you make an effort to support strugglers like me. 🙂

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to Lollipop916]

You are so not a struggler...hats off to you, what an inspiration. This mere 50 year old is in awe...respect!! And happy birthday for next month 😊

[Lollipop916 Graduate in reply to Polly2810]

After your sky diving I feel quite hesitant of informing you that I completed my last run of week 9.Your encouragement was a great help when it got tough,you are a sky star.Thanks for the birthday wishes on my 83rd.

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to Lollipop916]

Yay well done!! Wk 9 complete...Skydive next then!! 😊😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Awesome...just awesome

[Lollipop916 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

You must be the Queen encourager on the site,it certainly helped me to complete my week 9 today you are a regal star.

[GiGill Graduate]

Wow, if you can do this at your age I should just shut up and stop whingeing about how much it hurts, hahaha! You are marvellous and an inspiration, well done!!

[Lollipop916 Graduate in reply to GiGill]

Why not have a whinge,I have frequently since I started the course in June,nice to know my efforts does inspire fellow strugglers.Delighted to inform you that I completed my last run this morning,your reply helped,loved the dogs.

[Hidden]

You are amazing, well done for the journey so far.

I am just procrastinating, sitting with my cuppa and looking at the rain. You just inspired me, I'm off .....

[Lollipop916 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your support,it made it so much easier to complete the last 30 minute run today and complete the course because of your encouragement,you are a star😀

[Lollipop916 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I feel very humble to inform a 10k runner that I completed my week 9 this morning.You helped by your reply because my legs felt really heavy and I certainly had to grind the last 10 minutes out.Keep running and smiling and helping beginners like me.

[Hidden in reply to Lollipop916]

Congratulations. Fabulous job. Put up a graduation post to tell everyone you finished 👍

[Sarahb18 Graduate]

Amazing!!!

No more moaning from me ,a mere youngster at 59 😂

You are truly an inspiration and a reminder that age is only a number 😁

Enjoy your birthday celebrations 🎉

[Lollipop916 Graduate in reply to Sarahb18]

What a well travelled and International park runner.Your

Praise for my efforts was inspiring when I completed week 9 this morning.You are a really lovely lady to make the effort to help us beginners,keep at it and and keep smiling😀

[Decker]

Sincerely lollipop, you are an inspiration! I know you've heard it many times before but WOW!

[Lollipop916 Graduate in reply to Decker]

You are much more inspirational than I shall ever be and in much more difficult terrain,weather and distances.Thank you for taking the trouble to inspire a beginner.I completed my nine weeks today but will continue now I have started even if slowly.Compliments from UK😀

[Decker in reply to Lollipop916]

Lollipop if I am one tenth as fit and active as you are if and when I reach your age I would consider it a huge success. I've only begun this running thing too since May so there is a long way to go and so many inspirational people to draw strength from like yourself!

[LegalLorna Graduate]

Wow - as another with an October birthday you are a total inspiration!

[Lollipop916 Graduate in reply to LegalLorna]

Thank you for your reply to a fellow struggler.You must be seeing the end in sight now and it can be done.I am delighted that I finished the course today after grinding out

my final c30mins.Interesting to see your title,to celebrate daughter a barrister and I will run The Birthday Park run.My best wishes for your October

birthday

[LegalLorna Graduate in reply to Lollipop916]

Indeed in the other side - a solicitor although I don't really work as one much anymore.

[Cornet-Carolyn Graduate]

Complete respect and admiration coming your way 👏

[mzye007 Graduate]

Wow! What an inspiration. Well deserved celebration in order 🎉