W7R3 Completed...

[Lorijay]

So very pleased to have this week over. Today's run was marginally better than 1&2 but still not a comfortable experience. I did find some enjoyment through this run but have to say week 7 hasn't been my favourite.

I am looking forward to the challenge W8 will bring as an extra 3 mins sounds so minimal but when 25 takes you to the limit I wonder how I'll go. Sunday morning I will wonder no more!

Hope everyone is having a good week. Happy slow and steady running

[BethMay]

Good for you! Great achievement- you’ve got this! x

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to BethMay]

Thanks BethMay, hanging on by my finger tips at the mo.

[BethMay in reply to Lorijay]

You’ve done three long runs this week- such an achievement!!

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to BethMay]

I just read your post BethMay, that's awesome, well done to you!! That run is a turning point. You must feel great

[BethMay in reply to Lorijay]

I do- felt like a real milestone 😊

[Ripcurlrana71]

Yes agree week 7 was a big running week. I’m thinking surely another 3 mins paced well should be fine?! Hope so! My 8/1 is Saturday. Hope yours goes well. 👍🏼

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Thanks Rana. It has been hard slog for me this week but it is done and dusted so lets get this W8 in the bank. All the best for Saturday, I know you'll nail it! W8 starts for me Sunday morning.

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Lorijay]

Thanks Lori (?) Can’t believe we are going into week 8! Got an early run as then away for the weekend. Look at me prioritising a run into gong away!! Let me know how run 8 goes I’m sure you’ll smash it. Alka 😊

[Jullaly Graduate]

Well done ..you did it. I ve done wk 7 run 1 this morning and although it went ok I think I need to change my route, it kind of doesnt work so well on these longer runs.

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Jullaly]

Thank you, yes I did it but...first week I've felt I might not make it so pleased I just slogged it out and hope W8 feels better.

Well done to you too! You have hills in your runs don't you, I'm in awe of that.

I hope you are doing ok this week and still being gentle on yourself.

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Lorijay]

yeah ive got a very long hill to get up but to be honest I did it from week one so I think ive just got use to it now. Im doing ok thank you x

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Yay! Well done. My third run is due to be tomorrow. There’s a chance it will happen Saturday instead...

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Thanks Jay. I am looking forward to two rest days before attempting W8, just had it at the mo.

All the best for R3, you got this Jay. We are inching every bit closer to completing, well done us!!

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Lorijay]

To be honest, the reason I’m even contemplating running tomorrow is to try to keep up with you on Sunday!!

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Hey I'll make sure we cross the finish line on the same day. I'll add an extra rest day before W9R3 if need be.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Slow and steady, and know the longer runs are made for this... your legs find their happy pace... let them carry you

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss. Really looking forward to the day when I can just run effortlessly for 30 mins. Please tell me that will happen

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Lorijay]

It will . honestly

For me, 5K is just a little run.... now... I get to about 6 K and my legs take over... and I know I could run for ever...they find their pace....and it just happens... it is slow and it is still steady...but... it is wonderful

I am at the Coast now.. a 6K tomorrow and 11K on Sunday... I cannot wait

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you, I really needed to hear that tonight. That is all I need to keep running just to feel that. Thanks Oldfloss, you've helped so much sharing that.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Lorijay]

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[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Oldfloss]

That is great to hear. Thank you.