Interesting run this morning 🏃♂️. My first 28 min run that actually felt shorter than the last 3 25min runs.....weird! I was just getting ready to push it a bit for the last few minutes & MJ says “Thats it”
Maybe what I’ve been hoping for has happened and I managed to just switch off, listen to my music and keep going. I used to count steps, because I was desperate for the next rest! Then tried to measure the next rest by where I was on the route but I know I won’t enjoy running for long if I’m focused on the wrong thing so hopefully this morning was a step forward mentally 🤯👍🏻
Really pleased my split times were as consistent as Monday as I thought they might be a fluke! 😬
Especially as I tried a different route with more uphill (slightly) parts in it.
Onwards & Upwards....Hopefully 😉
Keep running 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️ you lovely lot...as MJ says
Good stuff... and yes relaxing into it helps a lot. This from the guy who was trying to count down from 90 last night 😂. It really does though, and now you’re set to ace 30 minute runs. Mighty fine job.
Top stuff Vernon. There came a point in week 8 when I just knew I was going to graduate without a problem. It sounds like you're feeling the same thing. Relax, and enjoy the last few runs!
I knew running became just another thing I do when I began going through "to-do lists" in my head while listening to music. It no longer was me trying to figure out how many more minutes before I have to slow down and walk.
Looks like you're a proper runner now.....30mins will be like a walk in the park for you, right??!!😉
Keep at it, mate!! That podium beckons enticingly!!!😁
Well done..... I have had that feeling and it feels great.... not every run yet though. I'm on w7r2 so a week behind you... it feels good when graduation is in sight doesn't it. Do you have any plans for the final Run?
Thanks Sarah! Plans? Not really thought about that...🤔...but maybe I’ll drive out into the countryside for my last run 🏃♂️. Looking into parkrun for later on if things go well but the nearest one is 20 miles away 🙁
It’s funny to think that by next Saturday I might have graduated!! ....this whole experience has gone so fast. It seems not long ago that I was gasping trying to run 5 mins!!
Have to say this is one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself, losing lots of weight, loads of suits I couldn’t get into now fit, & in fact, are a bit loose! Mentally feel so much better & physically of course better than I have done for 30 years. Long may it continue!!
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W8R1: Running and grieving
W8R1 - first run in this heat
Only one to go ....
Night time meanderings: W8r1 
W8R1 Sucessfully completed 😅
