Off the starting block 👌

[Mellowyello]

I did it - W1, Run 1 completed! It was as difficult as I had expected, but lots of positives- clothes comfy, foot ware comfy, not too much jiggling about from the body 😀. A lovely crisp, bright morning. Although I’d read much in preparation, nobody suggested taking a tissue, or am I the only person whose nose runs faster than they do? 🤧 😁

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

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Great job! That’s you crossing that start line, that’s huge. Hardest step to take and the toughest run done ✅

The runs get longer, but you’ll be ready for them. Enjoy your journey.

[Mellowyello Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I’d like to think that was the toughest run, but I’m not so sure! Thanks for the encouragement though!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Mellowyello]

Run 1 nearly killed me... ahead of schedule I accidentally ran 9 minutes on Sunday with no issues at all. So I’m finding the runs mid programme a lot easier, and finding out my stamina was better that I thought has boosted me. The jumps in endurance look scary, but they’re not.

[Mellowyello Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Wow! Accidentally running! I hope it goes like that for me too 😆. Well done you. 👍🏼

[Hidden]

LOL, I've got this picture in my mind of your nose detaching itself and running a couple of yards ahead of the rest of you.

Good job for completing the first one. Welcome aboard!

[Mellowyello Graduate in reply to Hidden]

😂 Yes, I think my nose will be at Parkrun before me, in all respects!

[sparkyjohn Graduate]

Well done for getting underway 👍👍👍

I get through 2 or 3 tissues each run, and you only forget to take one once. I was advised "No tissue? use your sleeve" well I wear a T-shirt with no sleeves so I tried my wrist but hit myself in the nose with my wristwatch 🤦‍♂️

Good luck and enjoy 😃😃😃

[Schofield Graduate in reply to sparkyjohn]

Sorry but this made me chuckle a little after I smacked myself in the nose trying to change songs through my watch 🤣🤣🤣

[sparkyjohn Graduate in reply to Schofield]

Oh the joy of tech.

[Mellowyello Graduate]

That was so me this morning - wiping my nose on my arm. I didn’t smack my nose though, as it was running faster than me 🤧

[Flaraflarkin Graduate]

Yesss!! Today was your day!!! Well done 🙌

[Mellowyello Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

I was proud of myself that I did it, although soaking in a hot, Epsom Salts bath at the moment as I feel I may have repercussions. 😉 Thank you for your support, it definitely helped

[59er Graduate]

It’s you! I read your post yesterday! I’m so pleased you went for it - things can only get better 🏃‍♀️enjoy!

[Mellowyello Graduate in reply to 59er]

Thank you so much!

[Languid_Lil Graduate]

Yayyyyyyyyyyy! Well done you and your 👃

[Mellowyello Graduate in reply to Languid_Lil]

Thanks Languid Lil, we need all the encouragement we can get 😂

[Sykesy64 Graduate]

Kitchen roll’s less likely to self-destruct, I find! I agree that the first one’s the hardest, mentally. The very best of luck with the rest of the week. Enjoy! X

[Mellowyello Graduate]

Kitchen roll sounds like a good suggestion. Thanks 👍🏼

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

Well done on completing run1 👍👏👏

Do keep posting with your exploits we love to hear how everyone is getting on, good or bad.

Happy running x