Wk5R3 and the Sheep Traffic Jam

[Jullaly]

I can't believe I did it, 20 minutes non stop running. Mentally it was a real ..can I ..cant I moment. Even as I was dressing to run I was telling myself this is the very point that will prove I will never be a runner, running is not for the likes of me. I had myself totally convinced . But I was wrong, I just kept running for 20 whole minutes and I loved every moment of it. On my way back to the farm I caught up with the sheep just in time to be useful and turn them down towards their new grazing fields. I was the one skipping and jumping instead of the lambs!

[amalthea52 Graduate]

That's amazing! Very very well done

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to amalthea52]

Thank you, I can't believe it ..and I enjoyed it

[amalthea52 Graduate in reply to Jullaly]

Believe it! You did it! And what's more you loved it. Very inspired

[SuperMouse Graduate]

Whoopee, you did it! Well done!

I can feel how excited you are!

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to SuperMouse]

I am super excited I just keep grinning

[SuperMouse Graduate in reply to Jullaly]

😁 😁 😁 😁 🏃🏃

[Dawnie16 Graduate]

Amazing !! Well done you !

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Dawnie16]

Thank you .. Ive had a big smile all day!

[mfamilias Graduate]

Ewe are a star. That run is a real buzz!

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to mfamilias]

It was a real buzz ..because it was a defining moment for me ..in my head it was always going to be if I can't do this run ..I can't run ..but I did. Thank Ewe!

[18Windmill Graduate]

Congratulations!! What a brilliant feeling!! Week 6 here we come. 👍👍👍 very disappointed that I can’t think of any sheep based puns! Have a lovely eve.

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to 18Windmill]

Yes ..here we come week 6 .. I might be bringing up the tail of week 5 but I couldn't get left behind lol ..

[oldwheezer69 Graduate]

Whoop whoop!! Well done you!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to oldwheezer69]

The programme keeps working .. I surprise myself each and overtime

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Well done! You’ve got this now 💪🏽 Graduation is in sight now!

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Hello Tasha! I can't believe it ..it was definitely a defining moment. Thank you for all your inspiration and help along the way

[Bells411]

Fantastic! Those views are spectacular, they must help you through the run!

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Bells411]

Most of the time the view helps enormously however you can get blasted by the wind and rain a little more often than lower lying areas , not to mention the hills! lol

[DebJogsOn Graduate]

Yay! It's A great run that one isn't it? Bet you're feeling fantastic. There really will be no stopping you now 😊!

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to DebJogsOn]

haha I was just checking out your cows when you were checking out my sheep! lol

[DebJogsOn Graduate in reply to Jullaly]

😂

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Oh fantastic, whoop whoop!!!

I have been waiting for your W5R3 post, anticipating how delighted you would be! It is such a psychological turning point. No stopping you now. 😄

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

PS, I love the photo!

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

I am delighted, Im still skipping around like our lambs! You are quite right it is a psychological turning point. Loving it and I can honestly honestly say if it wasn't for the encouragement of fellow C25Ks, graduates and the experienced I would not have come this far

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to Jullaly]

I couldn’t agree more. I really enjoy running by myself, but it is so lovely to share the experience with everyone here, to be encouraged & do the same for others- all good stuff. 😃

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to Jullaly]

Maybe you should re- name yourself Skipslikealamb when you ditch the ‘old’!! 😀

[over61andstilltrying Graduate]

Loved every moment! What a great way to complete the W5R3 milestone. Well done you and you have hills to contend with. Brilliant!

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Just three words for us ..We did it!

[Amandana]

Amazing!! Woohoo 20 minutes!!

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Amandana]

I hope you are feeling a little better and those gremlins did off! It is definitely a defining moment the run 3 of our week 5.

[Kazzey in reply to Jullaly]

Well done here we come week 6 !!!

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Kazzey]

How did we get to week 6 already ..just amazing 😉

[Amandana in reply to Jullaly]

I imagine you must be floating!!

Thanks! I had a not so great w5r2 but realized a medication I’m taking might be part of what’s going on - fingers crossed when I’m done taking it this week things are back to how they were feeling in week 4!

[lagatachocolate Graduate]

Very well done, oldladyruns! What a fabulous achievement. You’re on the home run now. 👏🏽👌🏽

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to lagatachocolate]

I still can't believe it ...me

[gwrunner18 Graduate]

Amazing. Well done 😁

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to gwrunner18]

I hope you are feeling it more ..then we will both be moving into wk 6

[Notsobigdoug]

So proud of you. Your go all the way now 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Notsobigdoug]

Thank you, and thank you so much for your support

[Ripcurlrana71]

Well done!!!! Great to hear it was a success for you - should be very pleased with yourself. You’ve inspired me for my 5/3 tomorrow!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Good for you, I will be looking out for your run 3 .. a great moment in the journey

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate]

Brilliant - well done 👍🏻You are a few runs ahead of me and it is inspiring to hear how much you are enjoying it

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Keepcalm-keepsmiling]

and you are such an inspiration, not far ahead you will be running to catch me up soon enough

[mairi1 Graduate]

Brilliant, Congratulations,Well Done, knew you would do it no problem, This programme is amazing! Good luck for week 6.🏅🎉🌟🏃‍♀️👏😀

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to mairi1]

Yay we are starting the week 6 club 😂

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Woo hoo! Isn’t it a great feeling. Well done you.

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

It is a great feeling and you will be doing your week 6 r1 very soon, the week 6 crew are doing it 😊

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Jullaly]

It’s about 10 hours away...😬🤣

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Good luck with the run Jay. I'll be watching for the post.

[Lorijay Graduate]

Well done, bet you're still smiling!! We're half way through can you believe it. Can't wait to start w6.

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Lorijay]

I haven’t stopped grinning all day 😂 happy week 6 to you 😘

[lexi6 Graduate]

Wow! Well done and late congratulations from the other side of the world. ( getting my forum fix at breakfast) Achieving that run is the best feeling isn’t it?, as it seems such a step up. Aaw! Love those lambs.😀

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to lexi6]

Thank you, I can’t quite believe how excited you can get for running 20 minutes 😂 I think you will be 11 hours ahead so enjoy your breakfast and I will say night night 😴

[Hidden]

Fantabulous 🎉you’re a runner now for sure 👍

[Jullaly Graduate]

Me ..a runner still sounds funny, hope your week 6 going well

[JennyH10 Graduate]

Yay, well done! I’ll remember this post on my w5r3 on Tuesday!

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to JennyH10]

I will be thinking of you on Tuesday

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Well done! You are doing brilliantly 😊

Onwards and upwards!😊xx

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you, its still hard to believe putting me and running in the same sentence!

[Pippayoungart Graduate]

Well done! I am doing this one tomorrow. I am taking your success as my encouragement! You and several others commented after my (near) melt-down last week and those messages kept me going....so Thanks and keep up the good work!

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Pippayoungart]

How did you get on, hope the run went ok

[Boolee]

Well done. I did that one last week and it was far and away my toughest one yet. Still got that great feeling though. Good, isn’t it?

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Boolee]

Im still on cloud 9 because I achieved that run, its a great feeling

[Leojon66]

So inspirational! Well done, you should be humungously proud of yourself, oldladyruns! 👏👏👏

So fab that you did that but still had breath to help with lambs and didn't want to collapse in a heap - bet you never thought you'd still be so fresh and actually enjoy the run. Thanks for posting, feel inspired now.

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Leojon66]

Thank you, I had loads of energy after the run ..dont know whats happened to me in just a few weeks ..but Im loving it

[Leojon66]

That's amazing - I have found it a bit easier than I expected but I have been quite lucky with weather and being able to be flexible about when I run. And I don't have the hills you have!! I would find those very hard. Today looks tough with wind, rain and cold and W4R2 to do.....