W7R2 - done and dusted

[IgaT]

I didn't want to go. My hip flexor hurt.

I went. I completed all 25 minutes running. I enjoyed (kind of). I did finish on high note by increasing my speed. I haven't been running so fast (slow) since week 4. I did my PB. I finished with 20 min walk, well... partially jog, as I started to get cold. I completed my 40 minutes stretching session and nice warm shower. Now dinner time, followed by legs against the wall - I was too hungry to do it earlier and still had to cook.

My do happy. I am kind of happy. Definitely filling accomplished something today. And a little proud of myself.

Happy running!

P.S. Thanks lusmo for motivation! The ball is in your court now Waiting for Friday post.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Be very proud... great run.

[IgaT Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Recently, I'm emotionally struggling, so kind of happy and a bit proud is huge improvement

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to IgaT]

It sure is... and it’s gonna get even better.

[IgaT Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I believe those runs are saving my sanity and are keeping me in an acceptable state I can't say I can't wait to run, but I know that I cannot stop, not now. Well... we know each other a while, so to be honest. I have to run not to have a mental breakdown. But I am fine, thanks to running. Maybe not great, but I will be

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Aww, well done IgaT ..I’m proud of you too!!! You are so near now x

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Yes, I cannot imagine that it is so close. Although half a year ago I've completed week 7: healthunlocked.com/couchto5.... So fingers crossed for... luck - for no emergencies, no injuries, no flu, no unexpected events. The plan is:

Friday: work, chiropractic, and run W7R3.

Saturday: water fast

Sunday: regaining my strength

Monday: work, run W8R1 (very slow, or even slower).

[lusmo Graduate]

Fantastic! Congratulations! Well done! 👍👍👍

I do not know what a hip flexor is, but I hope you will be fine!

[IgaT Graduate in reply to lusmo]

Thanks. Hip flexors are group of muscles (I think 9 in total) that are responsible for flexing your hip joint, i.e. lifting knee towards body.

[lusmo Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Wow! You will be allright?

[IgaT Graduate in reply to lusmo]

Yes, it is just some wierd pain, like tired or slightly pulled muscle. It is not even pain, it feels like it is under constant stretch, even in normal position. However, gentle stretching feels good, on the boarder with pain, but good. Well, soon I will have 2 days of rest It should help.

[lusmo Graduate in reply to IgaT]

All right, I hope everything will be fine in the end.

Relax and remember: Slowly and persistently .. if it is a little possible, we will not give up and we will do it!

Take care of yourself and get well 🤸

[IgaT Graduate in reply to lusmo]

Same to you. Let's take care of each other and make sure with have a proper rest to regenerate and heal

[lusmo Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Thank you!

[Tbae]

Gosh IgaT, you should be very proud.

Take good care of you.

You can afford to ease up, there are some fast pace numbers on display.

All the very best to you.

Steady as you go.

💥🏃‍♀️💥👏👏

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Tbae]

Well, I never believed the max speed / max pace. It probably picks a milliseconds when my dog pulled me or suddenly stop / run backwards as she is having sudden pit stop or just a sniff that I didn't expected.

Not that it matters at this point, but I am quite far away from 5k in 30 min With this speedy for me pace, I would cover 4.32 km (2.68 miles) in 30 min.

But slow and steady is my motto It is not a race, at least not yet. It is my running journey

[Tbae in reply to IgaT]

Your spot on and what a journey.

Cheering on the sidelines for you.💥🏃‍♀️💥👏💥

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Tbae]

Thank you. I haven't heard about anybody who was trying to finish this programme for so long I am no quitter. I do not give up! I am persistent, or just stubborn

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Tbae]

Thank you, cheering highly appreciated

[Running-nana Graduate]

Well done, brilliant effort. You are right to feel proud of yourself. The finishing line is in sight. I'm doing W7R2 tomorrow, hope I do as well as you. Still need to try that legs up the wall malarkey 😂😂

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Running-nana]

Give it a try, but prepare something warm to cover yourself, as it can get a bit chilly.

I am not looking at the finish line. I will see it when I cross it or trip on it

[Wolvesmad Graduate]

Go you. Well done. You've overtaken me now little miss fit runner

Well done. Only 7 more runs till graduation 🍾🍾🍾🍾.

Who would have dreamed it when we look back at our posts from the early weeks lol

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Wolvesmad]

I can't believe it's only 7 runs! I still feel like it is far away...

I am still working on my goal - run 3x per week no matter what. The rest will come with time But running for 25 minutes... Man, that's impressive! I didn't think about that, I was always just trying to survive each and every run, and tried to enjoy it - sometimes it worked, sometimes not. But not so long ago we struggle with 60 seconds - 1 minute of running. Now, look at us!

[icklegui Graduate]

*hugs* Iga. Love to see you still going strong - and you are so strong 💪🏃‍♀️

[IgaT Graduate in reply to icklegui]

Thank you I am not sure if I'm strong, at least not today. But I am doing my best, and so far it is going good

[Katnap Graduate]

You're on the path to victory!

Enjoy your next run! 😸

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Katnap]

Thank you

[Hazcababz]

That is amazing! Well done! I was having terrible trouble with knees in the early weeks until someone told me to do some leg strengthening exercises. Then I found this excellent video showing 5 minute preparation for running exercises (one of them covers hip flexor) and I found it really does help me. runnersworld.com/health-inj...

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Hazcababz]

Thank you, I will adapt my pre-run active stretches.

[Sunshinenearly50]

Yay well done! 🏃🏿‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Sunshinenearly50]

Thank you