Summer runners, a round of applause! So many positive posts of success despite this hot weather!

[Millsie-J]

I find running in the heat really hard going. Im sure lots of others here do too!

But I am constantly amazed at how many successes our members continue to post for us to celebrate. You are all so determined and focused despite the weather. Your ongoing achievements and enthusism has kept me motivated to get out for a run three times a week through out these hot months, so thank you all for your ongoing exemplary examples!

Happy running everyone 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻😎

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Lovely post. The heat has been a real challenge. But runners like a challenge!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

So true Millsie-J...so much inspiration from everyone, doing their best to fit runs in during this heatwave and succeeding. It really helps me get out the door knowing we are all doing this together! 😊xx

👏👏👏👏👏

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Spot on Jan, doing it together! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Beautiful photo Millsie-J! I totally agree about the positive encouragement from everyone! It has been a scorcher and never would I have imagined myself getting on running gear at 5am in the morning, wherever I happen to be, just to get out there and enjoy doing my new running thing. A massive thank you everyone!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽😁❤️

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

That photo is of my Hydrangea which I virtually killed last year. I have nursed it back to health😀

Early morning running is my preference too, but not quite as early as you x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Yeayyayayayya... Go all our awesome runners... and those on the IC,, who are still staying cheerful too xxx

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

We know you are there Floss watching over us all and cheering us on!😊xx

Doing lots of activities to stay fit and busy while you wait...

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

I am... turning up here and there..well everywhere really... two full days with small one... lots of walks... strength and stamina exercises going well and really resisting an almost overwhelming urge to run...

The great posts on here of other folks runs are keeping me sane

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Oldfloss]

Great to hear Floss. x

[Irishprincess Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thinking of you Floss xxx

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

So true I really admire our runners as they go out in the heat and carry on with the program.

Great post.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Absolutely Rfc...this season is the toughest one I think...our newest Graduates should be very proud of themselves!😊x

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

I agree Jan. winter runs can be tough but running in this heat is really taxing! So great we have so many people moving through to graduation.

[Ripcurlrana71]

Here here!! 💪🏼🙌🏼😉

[SandieF Graduate]

Thank you so much. The heat has indeed been challenging but with posts like yours and all the encouragement we get on here we have persevered. Maybe times & distances (well speaking personally here) haven’t improved as much as we would like but we have kept going.

But more importantly, have you pinched my hydrangea? *goes out to check garden* 😂😂

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to SandieF]

I have almost killed my hydrangea once and now am so happy it is looking happy!

I agree times and distances are more of a challenge in these conditions. I just run what feels right on the day. We are runners, thats all that matters 😀💪🏻

[pianoteacher Graduate]

Great post about a great forum

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Well said Jacs. I'm sometimes amazed at what some people are doing in this weather. I just want to flop around and sip long cold drinks all day 😎🍹🍻

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

Oh yes, got to have those cold drinks.,,,G & T anyone? Or is your tipple champagne Your Maj?

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Its hard not to eat ice cream too!😉xx

[Irishprincess Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Not champagne Jacs but I like cava or any bubbles as long as they're dry. Don't like prosecco ☹️

Like G&T but only properly made with loads of ice and lemon or lime. In this weather I love a cold beer and in this weather my husband makes a very mean Pimms extra strong. I'm usually dancing after the first one - such a lightweight when it comes to alcohol 🍹

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

All of those sound good, but the Pimms is something Ive over looked this year. I shall need to remedy that IP, thanks for the reminder🥤

[Crittermad Graduate]

I certainly think without the gentle peer pressure of this forum and seeing that everyone has been out, I would have bottled a few runs because of the heat. Thank you!

[Dexy5 Graduate]

You’re right millsie so inspirational. Love the hydrangea -mine are loving this weather

[Saartjie Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

Mine are dying 😢

[Dexy5 Graduate in reply to Saartjie]

That’s sad 😞

[Saartjie Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

I know. They're just babies and no rain for so long...

[Dexy5 Graduate in reply to Saartjie]

I’ve never had to water my garden as much as this summer. I’ve lost a few annuals but luckily shrubs and perennials are still there. Keep watering them saartjie, they might survive yet.

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Saartjie]

Oh no Saartjie! I have had to move mine to a slightly more shaddy spot .

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Just checked the weather forecast and we have showers my way next Tuesday! At last...💧💧I am booking a run😆x

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thats a week away Jan..... going to have to have a few more early mornings it seems 🏃🏻‍♀️😎

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Ha, yes, tomorrow evening for me! Hope it is cool...a breeze would be nice...

[Saartjie Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Think we will all be running in the rain!

[Equi-geek Graduate]

Lovely post Millsie J thanks for all your support too. I’ve definitely found the journey easier than my real-life run buddy because of this forum. Learned so much 😃 and still learning!