Goodbye week 8 .... can’t say I’ll miss you!!!

[Amarigue1976]

Finished week 8 Run 3 today last 8 mins was hard until I had a new lease of life for last 3 minutes! No tech issues so actually ran just 28 mins. Looking forward to week 9 but hope I will settle into the longer runs better as last 8 mins at the moment seem an eternity. Good luck everyone whatever run your on. Happy hammer see you in week 9 and the graduation line 😊🏁👍

[rolysmate Graduate]

Sounds like you're doing great there but don't forget slow and steady will get you there

[Amarigue1976 Graduate in reply to rolysmate]

Thank you I can’t believe I’ve come this far. Believe me it takes no effort to be slow and steady I think that’s the only pace I’ve got!!

[rolysmate Graduate in reply to Amarigue1976]

it's the only pace you need

[Neverrunbefore64 Graduate]

I must admit I struggled a bit today, but did it so graduation week here we come.

[Amarigue1976 Graduate in reply to Neverrunbefore64]

Well done let’s hope week 9 will be better and smoother and tech problem free!! 😀

[ejvcruns Graduate]

Three more runs to go! Maybe an extra day off, yes?

[Amarigue1976 Graduate]

Was thinking of that and to start week 9 on Sunday instead of Saturday. I will see if my willpower will hold up to let me have two rest days instead of one. Hopefully as it’s a weekend run I can run when it’s light my whole c25k programme has been run at 6am in the dark mostly

[Anthie Graduate in reply to Amarigue1976]

Wow, so brave of you to run so early and in the dark! Don't feel guilty about taking an extra rest day. And as Rolysmate said, slow and steady. I still find it difficult to remain steady especially at the beginning. Only 3 more runs to go!!

[Amarigue1976 Graduate in reply to Anthie]

If I didn’t do it first thing in the morning I never would definitely a morning person.

Thank you for the encouragement it’s nice to know it’s not just me that doesn’t beeeze through every run 😀

[Anthie Graduate in reply to Amarigue1976]

I like and prefer mornings too but I don't know if I could be so motivated as to run in the dark. I'm planning to go for my first post-grad run tomorrow at 6pm and it'll be night: I don't know if I'll make it. So all the more admirative of your efforts!

[Hidden]

Hey just think you just found the last 8 minutes hard - remember when the thought of 8 minutes at any time was a nightmare!!!

Slow, steady and happy gets you there - good luck

[Amarigue1976 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Ah thank you. I can still remember when 60 secs was a struggle what an amazing confidence building programme 😀

[TJMazz Graduate]

Fantastic. Keep on going. You can do it. You’re nearly there 🙋🏻

[Amarigue1976 Graduate in reply to TJMazz]

Thank you and congratulations on graduating I bet you never believed you would in week 1!

[TJMazz Graduate in reply to Amarigue1976]

Thank you. I certainly didn’t believe it. Such a great programme and love this forum. You can do it too 😀