Wk6 R3....I really enjoyed this run 😁

[Melo_smiles]

I have to admit first thing this morning I was coming up with various excuses why I shouldn’t run today...I think my legs are still aching 🤔 I think I’m a bit wheeze with my asthma 🤔 I don’t think I can do it 🤔 but I knew deep down they were just excuses and headed out.

I started off slow and steady and soon found myself settling into a nice rhythm. It was a very muddy run and I lost my trainers twice in the squelching mud which to be honest just made me chuckle. At the half way point I made a conscious effort to take in the scenery and really enjoy my run. My music cut out about this time too but I decided rather than fiddling around with my phone to just concentrate on my breathing and foot placement. When Sarah said I had run 20mins with just 5mins to go I was shocked and ran the last 5mins with a big grin on my face. The last 60 seconds I picked up the pace and afterwards felt absolutely chuffed to bits I completed it!

Really starting to find my rhythm and my breathing is more controlled and definitely enjoyed R3 more than R2 😆

[Sweatinglikeafatlass]

Well done! I ❤️ Sarah too! Well done Pet!! 😂

[Melo_smiles Graduate in reply to Sweatinglikeafatlass]

I’ve had Sarah right from Wk1 and I love her motivation 😂

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Melo_smiles]

I have Sarah, she makes me laugh. I love it when she says "don't forget to breathe"🤣🤣

[Melo_smiles Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I can picture her saying it as well 😂😂

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Fantastic! It's a great feeling when it suddenly becomes more fun than work👍😁

Well done for kicking the excuses to the kerb! 😉

[Melo_smiles Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thank you GoGo_JoJo 😁 I found once I relaxed and found my pace I was able to enjoy it. It really feels like a big stepping stone has been accomplished today and much more comfortable than the 20min run at the end of Wk5 👍

[Decker]

Great work Melo! When you lose track of time is when you are having fun 😀

[Melo_smiles Graduate in reply to Decker]

Feel like I’m turning a corner and becoming more and more enjoyable compared to previous weeks...phew 🤣

[Decker in reply to Melo_smiles]

Yes I remember feeling the same way! That same process continues to happen as you move through different challenges. You are doing great. Happy running!

[Hidden]

As my Italian friends say those shoes are not messy nor dirty, but they are well used and loved.

Great that you’ve started finding your rhythm. Good luck for next week

[Melo_smiles Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Jancanrun and I love that saying from your Italian friends, I’ll remember that one 😉

[ellie674 Graduate]

Well done! What a great run you had ☺️ So you’re an official RUNNER too 🏅 It feels good doesn’t it?

I can’t wait to start week 7 ☺️with Sarah... yes, I have Sarah too 😂

[Melo_smiles Graduate in reply to ellie674]

Yeahhhh!!! It’s great isn’t it Ellie 😀 when are you doing your next run? Mine is on Friday as I’m working for the next two days. Already planning my next route...with Sarah 😂

[ellie674 Graduate in reply to Melo_smiles]

I think I’ll go on Thursday but might not be week 7 as I’ll be running with my friend and she’s on week 6...I’ll go for it on Saturday if not.

Good luck 👍🏼

[Melo_smiles Graduate in reply to ellie674]

Good luck with your next run...it’s just run, run, run from here onwards 😆