Week 4 run 1 and my 55th birthday

[ForestGrump63]

It’s my 55th birthday today. I’ve been feeling a bit low past few days which culminated in binge watching a box set last night until past midnight (I’m usually asleep by 10) overslept and didn’t get out until 8.30. Felt rough. This run was so hard, the last 5 minute run I actually thought about giving up at the half way point. But I kept going, I did it and I survived. Hated it 😡

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Happy birthday.

That run you hated... it made you physically stronger, another step fitter, and mentally tougher as you got to the end. It’s not a bad run... it didn’t mean it! Great job completing it... enjoy the rest of your birthday

[Strong48]

Well done and happy birthday 🎁 🎂

[Tartancat Graduate]

Happy birthday Amanda 🎂🍹. Hope you feel better soon. At least you binge-watched and didn't binge-eat (as I would have done), and well done for getting out there and getting the run completed (especially as it was horrid)!

May the next one be better!

[ForestGrump63 Graduate in reply to Tartancat]

Thanks x Lets hope so x daughter coming tonight and a spa day tomorrow should put me right x

[Tartancat Graduate in reply to ForestGrump63]

Oh, lovely!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Happy Birthday Amanda.🌹🌸🌼🌺

I was 55 when I was doing the program too....

Well done for completing Wk4 R1 even though you weren't feeling that great.

Have a lovely time with your daughter at the spa, special times😊

Week 4 became one of my favourite weeks, you are doing brilliantly, keep up the great work😊xx

[ForestGrump63 Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you x it’s deffo my mindset that’s doing it , should be better on the next one x

[Wendiwoo46 Graduate]

Firstly, Happy Birthday. It's also mine today and I did wk6 run 3 this morning. I normally run at lunchtime with 2 colleagues but had today off and thought I would struggle on my own. I did struggle a bit but not as bad was I thought I would, even managed a smile as I ran into my marathon running neighbour!

What I've learned from this program is that there are runs you will love, runs you will hate, and others that you just are not sure about. But, you can succeed.

Have a nice rest of your birthday.

[ForestGrump63 Graduate in reply to Wendiwoo46]

Thank you x and a happy birthday to you too x

[ForestGrump63 Graduate in reply to Wendiwoo46]

Well done on the run x

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate in reply to Wendiwoo46]

Happy Birthday Maddicat and Well done on your run!

Onwards and upwards 😊x

[Genealogist Graduate]

Happy Birthday!

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Happy birthday ! Running on the day - what a star you are ! Hope you’re getting some cake (to replace all that energy you’ve used) and that the rest of the day is lovely and full of well-earned endorphins x

[ForestGrump63 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

I just feel old and knackered to be fair, but I’m smiling so yeah x waiting for my daughter to arrive but tempted to have a rhubarb gin whist I’m waiting 😜

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to ForestGrump63]

You go girl ! Your daughter can always pick you off the floor when she arrives 😁

[ForestGrump63 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

She might have to 😂 I don’t usually drink, last time I couldn’t feel my legs after half a measure. Great fun though 😂

[CatMo13 Graduate]

Happy birthday! Maybe you were going fast without realising... it happens a lot 🥳😊 good luck on yr next run 🏃‍♀️

[ForestGrump63 Graduate in reply to CatMo13]

I think you’re right x thank you x

[Bloodhound1]

A very happy birthday 🎂. And every completed run is a big plus - so chalk up another star

[happysouls Graduate]

Happy Birthday! I hope the spa day makes up for the run! At least you did it! Keep on going, you won't always hate it I am sure! You'll hate it and hate it and then one day you'll realise that you don't want to be without it! It creeps up on you

[homlyme]

well done you for keeping going and happy birthday🎂🏃‍♀️