W6R2 - amazed, feeling proud and grateful

[IgaT]

I did it!

I still can't believe it! I am so proud that I was brave enough to go and try. I am so proud that I powered through the last 5 minutes of running. I am so damn proud of myself. This feeling is very rare for me.

Despite donating blood just 2 days ago. I was prepared to be much weaker and I was expecting heavy heart pounding. Despite short night and being a bit sleep deprived. Despite longer and hard workday.

I am amazed!

My dog was with brand new, shiny hand-free bungee lead. She managed to break the previous one during last run. We head of straight after my work. The first 10 minutes I was going slow, but somehow a bit faster than I was expecting to go. Well, in my head I was supposed to be slower than everything, so slow that if not globe rotation I would be going backwards. But, somehow, my slow snail pace was just slow. During the first interval I tired my dog, as we were running around football field (off-lead). For the second interval, I clipped her and we head of for small circuit in my village. The first 5 minutes were surprisingly good, with even faster pace than the beginning, with my dog running just next to me. Everything was perfect. Then, I got tired, then, extremely tired, and then barely alive. My dog used this for sniffing around and pulling me in different directions, as well as stopping. For a first time in a long time, I checked time, as I wanted to stop. I barely moved my lead-like legs. But the timer showed 1min30sec till the end. I decided to do just one more step, and then another, just few more seconds. I knew people survived way worse physical exhaustion, so decided to just power through the last neverending 90 seconds. And I did it!

We went home tired and very happy. I did full 40 minutes stretching, followed by laying with legs on the wall for almost 15 minutes. The long, very long warm shower, with lukewarm (I wasn't brave enough for cold) shower. Full bowl of warm filling dinner.

I am ready for my rest day.

Thank you for believing in me, giving me good and honest advices. Thank you for being here, reading my (sometimes lengthy) posts. Thank you for keeping me accountable. Thank you for all good words and support.

I am falling asleep with deep gratitude in my heart.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Sleep well and soundly. You did well xx

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you. I felt aspeel in seconds.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great run. It’s strange that when we expect a run to be tough it usually isn’t. Enjoy run 3

[IgaT Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

It wasn't easy. I was expecting it to be a nightmare and that I will have to stop and go back home.

It was still though, especially the end, and now I have sore muscles

But I was doable (apparently) and I did it

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Yes you did... you’re tougher than a run. Enjoy run 3

[IgaT Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you

I hope the 3rd run will be easier, for a change

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to IgaT]

It’s all in the mind... you can do it

[IgaT Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you I will go out and see what happens. I plan to go alone and enjoy myself

[Katnap Graduate]

😸 awesome IgaT 😸

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Katnap]

Thanks

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Absolutely brilliant IgaT , I’m proud of you x

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you

[Hidden]

Well done T-iga! That’s brilliant - I think the 40+ minutes of stretching alone would’ve finished me off...! And what’s the legs on the wall thing??? I loved the bit when you said: “so slow that if not globe rotation I would be going backwards“ I couldn’t stop laughing 😂 you should definitely be very proud 🙌🤩

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I had to tired muscles that I need to stretch them, so today I can walk

Leg elevation is good in general. Afternoon day, after exercise when you where with your legs down. All blood anb lymph will have easier way down to clean all vains. Here are few reasons: doyouyoga.com/6-benefits-of.... But Google can show you many others maybe more reliable sources

And article from out field: www-runnersworld-com.cdn.am....

So I decided to try it. I used to do it very often as a kid or teenager. Even if not for all those benefits than just to feel like a teenager again

[Hidden in reply to IgaT]

Oh I see... that looks interesting thank you for the links I’ll have a good look 👀 Cheers!

[Running-nana Graduate]

Fabulous! Feels so good doesn't it, I completed W6R2 tonight too. Slightly scary that from now on it's just running with no walking breaks but guess that's what we've been working towards. All the best for your next run 🏃‍♀️

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Running-nana]

Thank you. We have already had one session without walking breaks and we did it. If we could do it before, we can do it again! Enjoy your next run. I may need to through another rest day. I am not very keen on doing it, as it'll move my schedule again. Then I won't be starting each week on Monday, which I really liked. I will see tomorrow when I planned my next run.

[Running-nana Graduate in reply to Running-nana]

I run on a Tues and Thurs which means I have the option of doing R3 on Sat or Sun. Love the idea of legs up the wall, will definitely be trying that! 😂

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Running-nana]

Today, I also did it, without the run. I think I may got addicted to it quite quickly o_o

[kwell39 Graduate]

Way to go!! Congratulations on finishing strong. I too am a fan of the legs on the wall. It’s part of my after run routine as well. Keep up the good work!!

[IgaT Graduate in reply to kwell39]

I may incorporate it to my routine as well. For now, I'm just trying it out to see if I like it First impressions: I need to say I started to get cold a little towards the end (so I finish a bit earlier than I planned), and I felt like I am ready to sleep. I really liked the feeling in legs and calmness, kind of meditation.

Do you do it after or before shower? I think it would be great after evening run, after shower, just before going to sleep. I need to play with it to suit me after my mid-day / after-work running.

[Wolvesmad Graduate]

Yay you did it

Well done you

Defying gravity all the way. Proud of you

Enjoy your rest 🛌🛌

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Wolvesmad]

Thank you very much

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate]

Congratulations and well done for not giving up! Keep on keeping on 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ x

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Jazzyjeff11]

Thank you, it wasn't easy. I think because it was so damn hard, I felt / feel so proud of myself.

[lusmo Graduate]

Hello IgaT! Big congratulations! You are courageous and brave! You have inspired me very much. Today I did not want to run. But I said: When she did without 0.5 liter of blood, I also have to do it. It rings in my ear and I do not get to the doctor until next week, but I did it. Very slow. But it's my first 25 minutes running. Thank you! 👍

[IgaT Graduate in reply to lusmo]

Well done! I am so proud of you!!!

It was a big one. Slow and steady, this is how we do it But remember also to take care of yourself, and don't overdo it I might have pushed a bit too much, so today I am sore and I may need an extra rest day. But we'll see how I will be tomorrow. Tomorrow, I will be telling myself, that if you could do it, than I also can

[lusmo Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Yeah yeah, slowly and steadily! That's what I kept repeating when we went to the highest mountain of the Czech Republic Sněžka with my family. It is 1602 meters high only. Since then, they have been making fun of me because of it. Especially children :-D. The older son then went out in his slippers.

But I totally agree. That's how we do it ... and we'll do it!

Because: Who laughs the last one laughs the best (I do not know if this proverb is also in English, but it is true)

I have nice rest, thanks for your support and have great victory in the next run! 👍

[IgaT Graduate in reply to lusmo]

Polish proverb is the same

We have Śnieżka mountain in Poland as well But still well done for both run and mountain. Maybe one day we will run a marathon and then we'll see who is laughing

[lusmo Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Yes, you know Śnieżka too! I like Krkonose!

Marathon?!? 8 V

Wow! I'm scared! Maybe a half marathon, for a start? 8-|