W9R3

[tony_a]

That’s it then. Time to start thinking about how to sustain it.

There have been some easier runs and some tougher runs (more of the latter) but I’ve been constantly amazed at how the programme moves you forward and helps you complete things you didn’t think you could. This community has been great inspiration (especially the mantra to slow it down 😀) and I cant begin to list all the helpful advice and motivation it’s given.

One thing that really worked for me so far has been routine. I started walking for thirty mins last year early each morning. I think that has helped with routine as I’m up and out anyway so going in running kit isn’t a big deal.

And one confession. Despite all the totally correct advice, in week three I replaced my 15 year old trainers that were making my shins hurt with new shoes picked on colour and price with no gait analysis. Only found out two weeks later they were trail shoes 😀. I got lucky and they’re pretty comfy but I will be getting a gait analysis soon.

[lagatachocolate Graduate]

Congratulations, Tony!

[tony_a Graduate in reply to lagatachocolate]

Thank you

[SW16 Graduate]

🎉🎉🎉congratulations!

[tony_a Graduate in reply to SW16]

Thanks

[sarah65]

Congratulations!

[Fun2Run Graduate]

Well done you!!! Congratulations 😀

[Lillybeth30mins Graduate]

Oh congratulations Tony! Fabulous!🎓🍾👏🎓🍾

And you’re forgiven your sins being as you’re going to sort it soon. Happy post grad running 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Liz x

[tony_a Graduate in reply to Lillybeth30mins]

Thanks Liz. I definitely got lucky that trail shoes are neutral and they don’t seem to have done me any harm so far. But definitely not to be recommended. Found the locally running shop now and will be off there next week.

[Catbee Graduate]

Whoo hoo! Congratulations 🎉🏃‍♂️

[misswobble Graduate]

You can hit the trail! It’s fab 😃👍

Congratulations by the way 👍. Now The fun really starts 😃👍🏃‍♂️

Slow and steady though 👍

[tony_a Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Thanks. I have to say I’m totally buzzing today. Never achieved anything remotely sporty before. Definitely slow and steady - and I will be seeking out the trails shortly for sure.

[misswobble Graduate]

Me neither! Til this fab programme

Trail running is just awesome, I can’t tell you 😃👍

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Congratulations!

[Melo_smiles Graduate]

Congratulations on graduating Tony 👨‍🎓🏃‍♂️🎉👏👏

[tony_a Graduate in reply to Melo_smiles]

Thank you. Looks like you will too in a week or so. Good luck 😀😀