What a difference a summer makes 🌞🏃‍♀️🐌

[Beanjo]

Well peeps I think I can honestly say that I’ve found week 8 the hardest so far. Lots of reasons for that but yesterday was the first time since I started the programme at the end of May that I decided I didn’t want to run today.

And then something strange happened last night. As I was getting out of the car I sort of twisted round in a funny position ( no alcohol involved at all) and I really hurt my leg. Suddenly the thought that I may not be able to run today - and even worse have to be on the IC instead of the podium next weekend filled me with dread.

And suddenly I realised that in the space of 8 weeks, running has become very important. The thought that I might not be able to do it made me realise how much I wanted to and so after a few tentative stretches to make sure my leg was up to it, off I went this morning - still at a 🐌pace but a very happy snail.

And as I go into W9 on Monday, may I never forget that 8 weeks ago I could only just manage 60 seconds. What an amazing programme and what an amazing encouraging forum. Thanks one and all 😊

[Klangmeister Graduate]

Lovely story and a good picture of those weeks that lead to the end of the programme. Xxx

[Beanjo Graduate in reply to Klangmeister]

Thanks Klangmeister. Every week is different in my experience 😊

[telford_mike Graduate]

Running really messes with your head. Enjoy week 9 - I absolutely loved it!

[Beanjo Graduate in reply to telford_mike]

Thanks Mike - I’m planning to 😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

It shows how much the running bug has taken hold! Glad you were ok Beanjo. I can’t imagine how I’d feel if I got injured so close to the finish line. 😩

Take care, and good luck next week! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️😀

[Beanjo Graduate]

Thanks x