Week 9 run 2.

[Deborahchick46]

Went out this morning and did my second run of week nine. I'm actually quite shocked by how far I come using this program.

I've tried running over the last ten years and failed miserably because of loads of things from the weather, breathing or rather not being able to breathe. Even complaining once that I had a pain in my side .(my partner told me it was a stitch and had to run on) later that day I had my appendix removed.

So as you can see my passed track with running wasn't fun so I gave it. Until 9 weeks ago.

I'm really proud of myself. I plan runs on Google maps. I buy running magazines. I look at trainers and drool over them

I won't booze the night before a run and always get plenty of sleep. I'm almost sad that I'm at the end of the app . When I sit in the car I think to myself oh gosh I have run all the way up here . I watch other people running and see whether they have good technic .( I'm almost obsessed )

So thanks for your support you lovely lot cos without you all and the positive praise I may have given up.

#loverunning

[Janey1976]

Did you find it hard my first run today found it hard but glad I did it

[Deborahchick46 Graduate in reply to Janey1976]

I was out at 7 am so not too warm . Well done on your first run x

[Janey1976 in reply to Deborahchick46]

Thanks i am gonna keep it up have a break tomorrow then second run on Thursday x

[Ritmo Graduate in reply to Janey1976]

I really think that first run is the hardest.

[Dizzysmum17 Graduate]

It becomes an obsession doesn’t it? I am constantly on websites looking at clothes and accessories! Well done on getting so far - you must be so happy 😀 this programme is amazing and really really works! Good luck with your final run and graduation 👩‍🎓 xx

[Deborahchick46 Graduate in reply to Dizzysmum17]

It's very much an obsession . Thank you xx

[Lorijay Graduate]

Well done Deb, we are just rolling out the carpet for your walk to the podium. Awesome!!

[Deborahchick46 Graduate in reply to Lorijay]

Thank you xx

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Glad so many people are experiencing the same thing I am. I feel fantastic for running and I can see how much I am altering my life (alcohol being a great example) to fit around my runs.

Keep enjoying it!

[Deborahchick46 Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Thanks jay . As always very supportive xx

[Equi-geek Graduate]

Me too - although I’m a couple of weeks behind you - dropped the alcohol now totally and think twice before eating anything these days, having had gut ache on runs from bad food choices! Transformational! 🤣

[Deborahchick46 Graduate in reply to Equi-geek]

Thanks 😊 xx

[Deborahchick46 Graduate]

Thanks jay , as always very supportive xx

[Forestgrump Graduate]

I did this run today to!. We shall crack the virtual champagne together on graduation day!. .... saying that I might give it 2 days till my final week 9 run so you can have a glass for me !. WOO HOO!. such a great feeling to achieve a massive challenge you’ve set yourself. You talked the talked and walked the walk 👍

[Deborahchick46 Graduate]

Thank you, I was thinking of Friday morning for my run . Planing to start the weekend on a high 🏆🤣☺️

[RobW73 Graduate]

Well done Deborah.

Almost there!

It is great to hear stories like yours.

Once you graduate, you can run with or without an app, music, or anything. Running freedom.

I need to get some sensible sports earphones and make up some "me" playlists.

[Deborahchick46 Graduate in reply to RobW73]

Thanks Rob. I have done run 3 this morning and done a post somewhere 🤗