Boom! What a start to W9...

Well that happened... In an attempt to keep up with him indoors, I realised as I reached the 30 minute mark that the 5K was within my grasp. As all of you know on here, each run is an experiment some days go well and some don't. Realising that I'd kick myself I don't get to 5K at graduation and didn't take the opportunity when I was so close, I took it!

Was it easy, no. Was it worth it, hell yeah! Afterwards I undertook the longest and most comprehensive warm down ever. Foam roller and gym ball deployed. (Hope I'm still this optimistic tomorrow).

Now I've reached 5K the pressure is off, whatever happens, happens. Graduation day, I'm coming to get you!!!!

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Well done!

[Hidden in reply to Jay66UK]

Thanking you Sir! Want a sparkly badge just like yours. 😀

[HoagyM Graduate]

Well done Sutsha, and that’s some pace too, only a whisker outside the 30 minutes! Sounds like a great run

[Hidden in reply to HoagyM]

Some days just go well. Couldn't have asked for better. Now I can chill down and just enjoy the final runs of the programme.

[sallenson Graduate]

Blimey! You're cooking on gas honey!! Brilliant....

[Hidden in reply to sallenson]

Thanks to my better half! And a following wind. 🤣

[thegirlfrommarz Graduate]

Wow, that’s amazing! Very jealous of your cheetah speed!

[Hidden in reply to thegirlfrommarz]

Extra few days rest makes all the difference, as well as a kick in the behind from Mr Sutsha! 😆

[Hidden]

Well done Xx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Rachey. How's your journey going?

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

mines good got w6 r3 tomo had to have a few days break through having a stomach bug but cant wait to get out and run tomorrow X

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Aw, hope you're feeling better. After having a break and a bug maybe slow things right down and head in with determination to complete no matter how long it takes. Good luck!

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thanks sutsha X

[Saartjie Graduate]

Well get you super speedy!! Well done, very happy for you 👍👍👍😀

[Hidden in reply to Saartjie]

Cheers. Thought twice about putting the pic up as it's not about distance. That is until W9 when you get so close and it's within reach. Think I'll slow it down now and make sure I can sustain for a bit. Just love this programme!

[Lorijay Graduate]

Brilliant Sutsha. Well done!! Graduation is yours

[Hidden in reply to Lorijay]

So, so close now! It's been one heck of a journey.

[Ang33333 Graduate]

Well done! You are fast! 😁

[Hidden in reply to Ang33333]

Unusually so. Anyone would think I was being chased... 😁

[Susietirzah78 Graduate]

Well done 👍

[Hidden in reply to Susietirzah78]

Thanks Susie. If I could speak to my former self from 8 weeks ago and tell her this, she would've believe me!

[Susietirzah78 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I know what you mean. Even the three minute runs seemed impossible at the beginning!

[Darude Graduate]

That is a great start to week 9, superb! Graduate badge is waiting for you at the end of the week! Keep it up

[Hidden in reply to Darude]

That's the plan. Big week!

[Darude Graduate in reply to Hidden]

It's been 2 weeks since I gradated, and I can only wish I can run as fast as you! I'm very excited for you, I loved my final week!

[Hidden in reply to Darude]

It really was a fluke. One of those everything went well and I'd had extra rest and was very motivated. Not often you get all 3 on the same day 😄 I will be slowing things down again as I don't want to risk injury. There's a reason for slow and steady. I'm in it for the long haul!

[Rua8 Graduate]

Whoohoo, well done you!! Glad to hear you are feeling better and what a result!!

[Hidden in reply to Rua8]

Thanks Rua! Just needed the extra rest. Also increased my warm-up and added some backward running which is brilliant for recovery. Doesn't need to be a lot and you do need to be very careful. Kept mine in the garden where I know where everything is. 😁

[Jullaly Graduate]

Great work, well done, can we swap legs please, just saying to Rua8 I am no where near 5K yet

[Rua8 Graduate in reply to Jullaly]

😂 I’d swap legs with her and all, Speedy Gonzalez or what!

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Rua8]

i'll have anyones legs ..mine are too short, is that a good enough excuse

[Hidden in reply to Jullaly]

You've got hills, that's THE best excuse. Factors, dear, factors. When you take account of the factors the playing field becomes rather even (Just like my route, lol). I only have a couple of gradual inclines. Granted they feel mountainous when running them ⛰😆

[Tina_oom Graduate]

Wow 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Well done you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Good job!!!! 😊😊

[Hidden in reply to Tina_oom]

Thank you Tina! What week are you on?

[Tina_oom Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Welcome 🙏🏻 I’m following you and have only one left 😊 nearly there 😆🏃🏻‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to Tina_oom]

Wow! Nearly there... 26 runs is such an achievement isn't it. Do you have any special plan for the big day?

[Ripcurlrana71]

Pressure is off now. Try and enjoy your last couple of runs. Graduation is in sight now! 🎓👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Hidden in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Absolutely Alka. Pressure is definitely off. I didn't feel pressured by the programme, just him indoors!!! 🤣🤣

[Lydia-jg Graduate]

Well done Sutsha! That’s really going some distance, have a great week 👌🏻😊✅

[Hidden in reply to Lydia-jg]

Cheers Lydia. Good luck with your next outing too! 😀

[Kar43]

Oh wow you! Well done your very fast omg 😲 terrific 😊

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

You're on a roll! 👍😁

[Hidden in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

...and it's all downhill from here! lol 😆

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Wow a great pace!

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

Thank you! 🏃‍♀️

[pianoteacher Graduate]

Great work Sutsha!

[Hidden in reply to pianoteacher]

Thank you pianoteacher ! How's your progress going?

[pianoteacher Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Good thanks Hidden - graduation tomorrow hopefully!

[Hidden in reply to pianoteacher]

You don't need luck, so just enjoy! Looking forward to seeing your shiny badge! It's am exciting week watching everyone crossing the finishing line. 🏃‍♀️💨