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Trotting along in Wk5R2

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JullalyGraduate
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I know this bit in the picture is down hill but I caught the pony up despite going slow and steady. I have to add, I turned left at the end and it was a long pull up to the fell gate (honestly). I didn't enjoy the 5 minute walk in the middle of the two 8 minute sections because it felt hard restarting the second 8 minute burst; but I did what Sarah told me to. Other than the pony and rider an uneventful run, no farmers, sheep dogs or sheep to contend with just an excited me for completing it with a smile on my face.

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SendWine profile image
SendWineGraduate

Faster than a pony 👍

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JullalyGraduate in reply to SendWine

it was plodding just like me

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Tasha99Graduate

Well done! Yes I found that when you got to the longer intervals, the stopping and restarting was hard as my legs started to seize up in the rest! Anyway you’re almost through the intervals now! Good work 👌🏽

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JullalyGraduate in reply to Tasha99

Thanks Tasha, I can't believe how quickly its going and that Im actually managing it so far ...me, unheard of!

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Tasha99Graduate in reply to Jullaly

It’s an amazing app!

furlmouse profile image
furlmouseGraduate

Blimey, that looks like a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNG hill to be going back up! But what a beautiful place to be.

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JullalyGraduate in reply to furlmouse

Yes, it is a long pull but right from the start I went up and down the hills because you couldn't live much higher up the hill than we do. So if I run down I have no option to run back up. I have found running down worse on my knees and ankles than the going up

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furlmouseGraduate in reply to Jullaly

Like here - mountains all over the shop. It’s working out a route where the uphills are always followed by downhills!

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Jell6Graduate in reply to Jullaly

I don't think I could do that hill, the thought of it makes me reconsider the "hilly" parts of my routes. Which I think I am going to have to designate as slopes or inclines!!!

Well done 😎

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18WindmillGraduate

Well done there! You over took a horse!!! Good stuff. So glad you’re enjoying yourself. Good luck for the next one. 👍👍👍

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JullalyGraduate in reply to 18Windmill

I did laugh to myself when I went past Daisy (the horse).

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LorijayGraduate

Well done!! So pleased to see you have completed the run. We are definitely on target. Good on you. Deep breaths for the final run for W5 :)

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JullalyGraduate in reply to Lorijay

I study you and Jays post to get all the tips lol ...when are you hoping to do final W5 run? I will look forward to hearing how you get on ..I know you will be fantastic :)

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LorijayGraduate in reply to Jullaly

Oh thanks, not sure I feel as confident as you say but I will hold that thought tomorrow night when I attempt the final for W5. You are doing so great with those hills, I'm not great with hills yet, awesome you :)

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lagatachocolateGraduate

Well, what do your friends think now that you’re smashing out these sessions?

Well done! 👍🏽

Jullaly profile image
JullalyGraduate in reply to lagatachocolate

Im seeing them tomorrow! I will let you know but I am absolutely loving it

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lagatachocolateGraduate in reply to Jullaly

Ask them to join you on your next run!

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JullalyGraduate in reply to lagatachocolate

I love that idea ..I will have to drop that into conversation.

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Elfe5Graduate

Yay! Wonderful! Good for you. 😃

Lovely photo. 😀

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JullalyGraduate in reply to Elfe5

I can't believe I am enjoying exercise as much as I am enjoying this .. hubby says he has never seen me smiling as much lol :)

Elfe5 profile image
Elfe5Graduate in reply to Jullaly

That’s great - it was the same sort of astonishing revelation for me too. 😄

ancientrunner profile image
ancientrunnerGraduate

Looks lovely. I laughed the other day when I had to stop for horses twice and a tractor - and I live in Greater London!!

Well done - you are certainly making progress.

Jullaly profile image
JullalyGraduate in reply to ancientrunner

you literally could write a book on the obstacles of running!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Lovely.... well done you :)

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JullalyGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

The truth is I would never have had the confidence to keep going if it wasn't for the support of the forum, so thank you

Amazing view - well done. Oh how I dream of being able to run for 8 mins 😃

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JullalyGraduate in reply to

lol I will remind you of that in just a few short weeks when you've done your 8 minute runs :)

lexi6 profile image
lexi6Graduate

You are amazing, go you! 😃I have yet to run up a hill, will probably start sliding backwards! when I do.

Jullaly profile image
JullalyGraduate

lol, I have no option here but to run up and down hills but where there is an up there usually is a down, I should have got Daisy the horse to push me up

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lets-goGraduate

Well Done !! What an amazing place to run lucky you 😊

Jullaly profile image
JullalyGraduate in reply to lets-go

It is incredibly beautiful but far too many hills 😟

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Leojon66

Wow, week 5, well done! These hills look horrendous - I know you were going downhill this time but presumably you have to go up sometimes 😄. Fab scenery.

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JullalyGraduate in reply to Leojon66

yes I had no choice but to start the uphill since week one, getting used to it

bally187 profile image
bally187Graduate

You're doing so well - makes me feel bad as I've deliberately chosen the flattest place possible to run (will have to tackle inclines at some point, but not going there yet)! Keep up the good work!

Jullaly profile image
JullalyGraduate in reply to bally187

my next run is that 20 minute one so i thought I would drive to another back road but less hilly than ours!

Quite funny that you're on W5 R2 and saying you don't like the break in your run!! Excellent timing, anyone who has done W5 R3 will agree 😁. Happy running xx

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JullalyGraduate in reply to

It proves this programme works for a reason, thank you

Dogdante profile image
Dogdante

Well done u, I have just done my first run of the week 5 so happy to have finished it, on to second run on Saturday.😄

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JullalyGraduate in reply to Dogdante

Thats great and very well done, its a great feeling. I am planning my last wk 5 run on Saturday :)

SuperMouse profile image
SuperMouseGraduate

Well done and catching up with a pony (impressive) :) . What a lovely area you live in! :)

Keep it up you are doing so well! :)

Jullaly profile image
JullalyGraduate in reply to SuperMouse

Thank you, it is beautiful but hilly, But after a run I call it mountainous 😧

SuperMouse profile image
SuperMouseGraduate in reply to Jullaly

To be honest i would be calling it something entirely different if I was doing a run there! :P

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Christianne57Graduate

Well done! How daunting W1R2 must have been - you must have great stamina and determination for all those hills! Running on the flat, when you have an opportunity, will be a stroll in the park after tackling those bad boys every run😊

Lovely countryside 😊 and love your attitude! Following (hopefully) in your footsteps!

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Shar71Graduate

well done! i have just done the same run this morning. looks like a lovely place to be running.

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