GRADUATION DAY!!!

[limberlou]

Well the first 2 runs of this week were fine, in fact I really enjoyed run 2 and I have been looking forward to this run all week and we did it tonight ( me and my daughter together). Bit disappointed really as I struggled even with the walking warmup. Just could not breathe!!!

I like to run in the morning before it gets hot but my daughter likes to run in the evening after work so we went this evening at just after 7.00. It hasn’t been so hot today so I thought I’d be fine but I was too hot as we set off ( and she was wearing a zip up sweatshirt!!). She’s been running a lot faster than me when she runs on her own but she said “it’s ok mum, we’ll run at your pace “.

I couldn’t even run at my pace, I got slower and slower and puffed and panted. “ did you remember your inhaler Mum?” “ Yes! Did it before we came out. And my Nose spray for my hay fever”. I have no idea what was up with me. Did not enjoy it at all. Gutted!!

But it was only 1 run.... and there will lots of other good ones. But I could seriously just cry and in fact I am now. I was just beginning to feel like I was enjoying running and tonight was such a struggle it spoilt it for me.

My daughter has just pointed out to me that my good run on Sunday was after 2 rest days ( as I went to Heligan on Saturday) and THIS run was after 1 rest day ( which is usual for me) BUT I did spend 2 1/2 hours in Cascades swimming with a two year old yesterday. I haven’t swum for a couple of years so I was probably quite knackered after that.

OK I feel slightly better now. Sorry I was hoping this was going to be a really upbeat and happy post but I have been whingeing a bit haven’t I? I had a bit of an emotional week this week - the Blood Pressure nurse upset me earlier this week. I was hoping she’d say my BP had got lower but it hadn’t, in fact the opposite and she had a go about my weight too even though it is the same as it ha been for a year and I am trying to do something about it. And she then told me I have an irregular heartbeat too and booked me for an ECG in a couple of weeks so I have been stressing about that too.

I am going to think of this as the beginning of a new adventure as a 5k runner now and just take each run as it comes. Thanks for putting up with my posts. You’ve all kept me going through the last 9 weeks.

[Flaraflarkin Graduate]

And despite all of that you still made it through! A huge achievement- be proud 😊 This is the place to come to offload and say it how it really is - no apologies needed 😊 Sounds like you've had a lot going on one way or another - hats off to you for getting that last run done! You've graduated Woohoo!! 🙌👊💪⭐️💫🎉 Looking forward to seeing your shiny badge ⭐️

[limberlou Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Thanks - I ought to remember I am 64 and have high BP and asthma, bunions and flat feet, and arthritis in several joints and not expect to run like my 31 year old daughter and find it easy everytime.

I DID do it though and I have run over 67 miles since I started C25k. 😁😁

[Flaraflarkin Graduate in reply to limberlou]

Tipping my hat to you 😊 Happy running 🏃‍♀️

[Razouski in reply to limberlou]

Wow, that’s so impressive.

[AliK0871 Graduate]

But you did it congrats x

[limberlou Graduate in reply to AliK0871]

Thanks I’ve calmed down a bit now 🙄

[over61andstilltrying Graduate]

You are a star! just read your age and health difficulties and still you made it! Well done you!! Congratulations and at a time of day that didn't suit you and after the exertions of swimming with a toddler. your a double, treble star well done you!! all the very best for all future runs.🎉🏃‍♀️🎉🏃‍♀️🎉🏃‍♀️

[limberlou Graduate in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thanks so much

[over61andstilltrying Graduate in reply to limberlou]

Hi again limberlou, Forgive me if you think I'm a little nuts (you'd be right), but I noticed that I typed, 'Your a star" when of course it should have been you're a star. As a teacher even if of maths not English, I'm keen to maintain standards!

[limberlou Graduate in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Haha yeah I’m the same. We have just walked past an “ Electical “ van and I’m itching to tell him he needs to have words with his signs writer. Also the man who lives opposite me repairs and installs Windows, Conservatories and ‘ Faschia’s”.

Grr I hate unnecessary apostrophes.

[Jullaly Graduate]

Huge congratulations, you have shown exactly what you are made of, your determination shine through

[limberlou Graduate in reply to Jullaly]

Thank you so much

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

This guide to post C25K running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep running keep smiling.

[limberlou Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Well done limberlou, you did it despite everything. Go and collect your shiny badge, have a couple of days off and then go for it again! 🏃‍♀️🥂👏💫⭐️

[limberlou Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

Thankyou

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

HUGE congratulations.... you did amazingly!!!!

Just celebrate your achievement!!!

Your BP could have been a result of anything..my husband has to take his own BP and record it ( Type 2 Diabetic) as he has white coat syndrome!

You may have been subconsciously worrying about it, and your weight,, and sometimes our medical support folk say things without thinking how it may affect you

My GP, when I went with my trapped sciatic nerve, ( a result of twisting whilst holding small runner in training) , told me, .." at my age I should expect these things, and maybe think about some gentle exercise.. "

She is three times my size and when I asked her, if running up to 10K three times a week, cycling, walking and swimming counted.. she had the grace to be quiet!!!

Relax... you have got a lot going on... the weather catches us out.. cold one week and hot the next,, the tree pollen is dire right now too, which is making the air really heavy.

You are a runner, and have done so well. This is the beginning... just get the check ups sorted and post right back,,, we are right here.. with you .. ( at the party) and ready for the next step of the adventure xxx

[limberlou Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks, yeah the nurse suggested that “ now you’ve retired it’s no good sitting about doing nothing. Perhaps you could think about going for a gentle stroll in the evenings?”. I did say “ Actually, I run for 30 mins every other day. Will that do?”she looked a bit shamefaced then

[Lorijay Graduate]

Biggest congratulations and hugs. You have done amazingly. Hope you feel proud, might have been a hard run but you did it !! Well done graduate

[lexi6 Graduate]

Loads of congratulations. Intestinal fortitude is what you have, all the attributes of the runner you now are. 👍

[limberlou Graduate in reply to lexi6]

Thankyou

[Ripcurlrana71]

First and foremost limberlou

[Ripcurlrana71]

First and foremost CONGRATULATIONS!!! You did it. Completed 9 weeks of running from 60 seconds to 30minutes. Don’t let this last run take that huge achievement away from you.

Exactly as you say this is the start. So pleased for you! So what next? 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😊 x

[limberlou Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Gonna stop timing from the beginning of the 5 min walks now and just set the timer once my walks have finished and then just run for 5k and see how I go. I’ve planned out a route, gonna catch the bus ( with my old lady bus pass 😁) to a point along the Tarka Trail , then run back to home along the river. I can adjust where I need to run to when I see how far it works out. It’s roughly 5k and I can just continue along the trail until I hit 5k, stop my timer and cool down walk home

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to limberlou]

I’ve been doing the same too. Exciting!!!

[Razouski]

But inspite of all that stress and difficulty you graduated.

You’ve completed the programme.

You ARE a runner!

CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎉🏅🎉🏆🎉🥂🎉

[limberlou Graduate in reply to Razouski]

Thanks yes I’ve calmed down today and looking forward to future runs now