The home straight W9R1

[SubterraneanAlien]

I did it! I ran for 30min and upped the pace in the final 5!

I've also figured out my stitch problem. I can't eat for at least 3 hours before I run. So no stitch again today! I'm also drinking lots of water. I take a 1.5l bottle to work and make sure that I drink it all.

So after a horrendous evening with an angry 5 year old, I put both kids to bed by 6.45pm(!) and took it all out on my run. I relaxed (thanks IannodaTruffe ) and destressed. I came home, stretched, ate, showered, and now feel bloody brilliant!

I've given my sleeping beauties (aka crazy kids) an extra secret kiss each. Now bring on half term and my last two runs!

[SOULY47 Graduate]

Glad you have the stitch issue sorted. Sometimes you just have to play about see what helps and doesn't. You are so close to graduating. Well done you.

[SubterraneanAlien Graduate in reply to SOULY47]

You must be too! It's exciting, isn't it?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Sounds great.

It is all so simple really, but we manage to bring stress to most things. For me, running is no stress territory.............aaaaaaahhhhhhh.............

Keep running, keep smiling.

[SubterraneanAlien Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

You're the only person to point out that not stressing or tensing could help. And relaxing has made the whole thing so enjoyable again.

[Dragonflies Graduate]

And you should feel bloody brilliant! 👏👏👏 Well done!

[Rooster678]

Yay!!!!!!!!!! Well done! Amazing, now on the home stretch! Well done for getting out there after dealing with your five year old, my four year has daily mega tantrums, I feel your pain. Keep on running x

[SubterraneanAlien Graduate in reply to Rooster678]

Honestly. School don't hear a peep out of him - model child - and he's been so good for weeks at home, but we've had two days in a row of anger and aggression. It's exhausting!

[Rooster678 in reply to SubterraneanAlien]

"He's been so good today, tidied up the toys and books and washed his hands before lunch"... my son's teacher tells me this on a daily basis. I'm sure she's mixed up my devil of a child with another 🙄

They like to test us... mine usually wins!

[embobs Graduate]

I knew you would smash it! Watch out graduation, she’s coming to get you!!!

[SubterraneanAlien Graduate in reply to embobs]

Here I come!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great job. Giving it a push at the end... owning it! It’s the best stress reliever by far.

[SubterraneanAlien Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Definitely - owning it!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Nice... secret kisses and special hugs tomorrow morning Well done you!

PS

Hydrate well... all the time!

[SubterraneanAlien Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you. I have been all week - drinking loads more. Going to the loo loads too! Not easy in a job where you can't go to the loo when you want (teacher)!

Yes, looking forward to cuddles and kisses in the morning.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to SubterraneanAlien]

Good stuff... I remember the loo breaks well ( retired teacher :))