Week 7 run 2

[UnfitNoMore]

Today’s picture describes my day. I was planning on a mid morning run for a change, and I kinda did that.

No cider last night, pretty well hydrated, feeling great. Went to bed with plans of dropping little one at school, walking up to the park and doing my run.

All was on track until 2:30am... work call and it didn’t end until just before 7. Little one to school, home, food, brew, bed. Didn’t sleep much as the brain was still whizzing. Got up, little one back, fed her. Couldn’t tell if it was Tuesday or Wednesday without looking. Hydration not the best so water, water and more water... followed by regular need for the loo. About to give up on the idea of running today, but then I passed my shoes... got changed and laced up. Maybe I could get through the run? I’ll try at least.

Slow start, but had half mile updates on and every one was faster than the last. 2.3 miles, 25 effortless minutes, not out of breath, and I’m really confused as there’s no way that run shouldn’t have sucked. Elated, but don’t feel like I’ve been running... no leg ache. I’m either still dreaming, or I’m too tired to hurt.

Will prepare better next time!

[antonioa Graduate]

"Clicks fingers" You can now awaken!!!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to antonioa]

Is it run time? 😂

[antonioa Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Look into my eyes and say after me, "I will run 20k without stopping". Does that answer your question?

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to antonioa]

Eek! Well, one day!!

[Jundal Graduate]

Oh, you'll pay for the lack of sleep tomorrow...😂

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Jundal]

Yep, gone are the days I could party, get 2 hours sleep and go to work... I’m gonna feel old tomorrow!

[Jundal Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Welcome. I call it, 'the club'. In here, we discuss 'whippersnappers' music of today and how things used to be better.

Pull up a walking frame and make yourself at home! If you can remember your name today.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Jundal]

😂

[Deals1 Graduate]

Sorry but this made me laugh!! Well done for sticking to plan against the odds. Hopefully u won't be paying for this tommoro! And can get a good night's sleep tonight

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Deals1]

Thanks. Gotta laugh myself really. Today is ending well.

[Lissy24 Graduate]

Well Done. That feeling of elation is amazing for one's happy barometer ☺☺

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Lissy24]

It’s off the scale right now... gonna crash when it wears off! Thanks

[Jules121 Graduate]

Lol. Well done. And after disrupted night.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Jules121]

Thanks... I’ll sleep well tonight I think

[Jules121 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

7 runs to go and your there..

[Flyingred Graduate]

Good job! I've been surprised like that – a bad night's sleep, too much wine the night before, running after a curry – the sort of things you think will really mess up your run, but it all just goes fine. Onwards and upwards!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Flyingred]

Thanks. Maybe we’ve been doing it all wrong? 😂 makes no sense, but I’ll take it. 7 runs to go.

[Equi-geek Graduate]

🤣 well done!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Equi-geek]

Thank you

[kwell39 Graduate]

Great job getting out there when everything was going against you. Be proud of yourself!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to kwell39]

Thanks... I may be when I wake up 😂

[Rachel_Runs]

Amazing! Massive well done! Go #teamknees 💪💪💪

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Rachel_Runs]

Thanks... how are you doing?

[Rachel_Runs in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Knee still hurts but the pain is easing a bit. I'm going to test it with a walk on Friday. If it's fine on the walk, then I'm going to test it with week 1 from the programme, and if that's ok, then I'll start back on week 4.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Rachel_Runs]

Well it’s getting better, good luck on Friday. You’ll soon be back on the programme

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Fantastic run. After so little sleep too! No fatigue during the run. Brilliant! You’re well in the flow now! Well done you!! 😁❤️

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Thanks Fab... I think I may ache at some point, but I don’t care!

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Hopefully not! You fitness sounds like it’s on point! 😉❤️

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

I’ll let you know in the morning!

[Beanjo Graduate]

Well at least you did it- good on you👏👏

Love the picture 😂

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Beanjo]

Thanks... yeah saw that pic and thought it summed up how I felt today went

[Triolette Graduate]

Oh I love it, love it, love it!

Unfitnomore - 1

Duvet Day - 0

Be proud of yourself because you not only went out ran and came back feeling wa-a-ay better but you have encouraged others on this platform.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Triolette]

Thanks... but I’m not gonna recommend it as run preparation 😂😂😂

[Katnap Graduate]

You're just showing off now 😸😸😸

Tell us your secret!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Katnap]

The only way I can start to explain it is I was on autopilot... I didn’t think about anything, I was aware that the pace was increasing and every notification was the average pace, so I must have finished quite fast. I did try to slow down at one point, obviously I was too tired to do it. If I try the same again it’ll be the hardest run of my life no doubt.

[Marcia-H Graduate]

This sounds like my kind of day before a run! Well done for getting out there!!!

I usually just get my stuff on and go and try not to think about it and talk myself out of it! The run is usually a struggle to start and then autopilot kicks in and then I enjoy being out there-it's always worth it in the end the feeling you get for completing a segment from the podcasts!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Marcia-H]

The great thing is if we rewind a few weeks we’d have been happy to be handed an excuse... we are so much stronger in all ways than when we started this.

How’s your week going?

[Marcia-H Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

So true! I was all prepared for my 20 min run today but ironically that storm is just about to hit-can’t get out before as the wee ones have swimming lessons then husbands at work 🙁 so for the first time I’m going to have to cancel!!!! I’ve had less sleep than usual and woke really tired so I’ll spend the time having a catch up nap and be even more prepared for it tomorrow !!!

I was quite excited about doing the 20 min run - I don’t want an excuse not to go!!!

😆 it’s karma isn’t it for talking about it! I’ve jinxed it 🤷‍♀️🤣

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Marcia-H]

Oops! Storm will pass, hopefully all good tomorrow.

[Hattie27 Graduate]

Well done you for completing! You must feel very proud of yourself!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Hattie27]

Right now I’m feeling it... been a tough rest day!

[sunshinefish Graduate]

They do say your body adapts, maybe this is an example of it! Or more unusually, matter over mind for once, your body could do it but your mind wasn't quite on the same page! Sorry if that doesn't make sense...Either way you smashed it and very well done.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to sunshinefish]

Not a lot about it made sense... not trying it again... well, not until the next time.