100th run

[Jay66UK]

Just a brief post to say hi to everyone doing Couch. I started at the end of March, never having run since school. I struggled a lot. Gremlins got me often. But I got there in the end.

Today I ran my 100th run, a slower speed 11k for the first time, getting on for an hour and a half of non-stop running as a step toward half marathon training over winter, after 8 months of running.

If you are struggling, if you wonder whether the programme works, if you think you can’t do it, remember many of us were there before you, feeling the same. Keep at it.

Enjoy your next run, whatever it is x

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations on a couple of milestones, especially the 100th run... may you have many hundred more happy runs.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Always inspirational Jay. Well done on your amazing 11k and your 100th run. How proud of yourself are you at this moment? 🏃🏃👍👍

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I think I’m more grateful than proud. Grateful to some good people who supported me then and those who are supporting me now, grateful my health and life allows me to run, grateful to have heard the right things at the right times to keep going.

[SendWine Graduate]

❤

[LoungeLizaard Graduate]

Well done mate 🥰

[linda9389 Graduate]

Fabulous. Well done. Amazing progress over such a short time.

[lexi6 Graduate]

Congratulations Jay that’s just amazing! You are an inspiration 👏🏻

[Ang33333 Graduate]

Congratulations! What an achievement! 😁😁🍾🍾

[Shakywakey Graduate]

Congratulations. What a great post. It will inspire others to keep going and stick with their running 👏👏

[MelsieJay Graduate]

That’s absolutely fantastic Jay. Very well done. On all counts. Btw I downloaded Spotify this week (I’m finally not a dinasour😀) and am enjoying your two running playlists thank you. X

[Deals1 Graduate in reply to MelsieJay]

Hi. Can I ask how u do this? Listen to others playlists. Thanks in advance

[MelsieJay Graduate in reply to Deals1]

I don’t know sorry. I’ve only just found Spotify! I clicked on a link Jay sent

months ago. X

[Deals1 Graduate in reply to MelsieJay]

Ok no worries thanks. I'll try the. Link

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Deals1]

You can find them at the link below. Best thing about Spotify is playlists!

open.spotify.com/user/jay66...

[Deals1 Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Ohhh cheers. I checked out your page but couldn't find a post that hinted it might have a link in it! Thanks

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

Well done on your 100th run. I wish I’d kept a record of how many I’d done. I guess my garmin could tell me from when I got it. 😀 Lovely inspirational post. Rfc x

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Well done Jay, it seems such a long time ago that we were supporting each other to reach the end of c25k. Who knew that we would love running so much and think of 5k as a shorter run. You have achieved so much with your weight loss too. Happy 100 runs to you and here’s to the next 100 🥂🍾

[Berksrover Graduate]

Well done Jay, great achievement, 100 runs and 11k, massive kudos 👏👏👏

[David_G]

Congratulations Jay, as you might remember I started in April and, despite a few problems, I’m still going to the amazement of friends and family.😳 I’m expecting my 100th just before Christmas if all goes to plan.🤞

You’ve been an inspiration to many people on here with your determination and positivity.

Cheers mate!🍺

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to David_G]

Enjoy reaching the ton, David - plan a nice one for it?

[David_G in reply to Jay66UK]

Yes, I’ll be doing something nice I’m sure.

[18Windmill Graduate]

Super stuff. Well done you! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🎉

[HoagyM Graduate]

Great stuff Jay, there really is no stopping you now

[sofaspud]

Well done. I checked how many runs I’ve done and it’s 92! I couldn’t believe it. My maximum is a slow 7km but it’s an achievement.

I hope you’re celebrating!

[Deals1 Graduate]

Congratulations!! 💯!!! Great post 😁👍

[Flaraflarkin Graduate]

Flippin heck! Late to the party as usual, in true Flara style 🙄 100 runs ~ well done you!! X

[MutleyShuffle Graduate]

Yay! Fabuloso! Sorry I'm late too! Congrats on 100 runs and 11k! I started about the same time as you and have also just done 11k - no idea how many runs though. I used one app for the first few months and then a different one, so I would have to look back and add them together. Hmm... if I get a spare few minutes may attempt it! Well done Jay 😊🏃👍💪👏

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to MutleyShuffle]

Thanks! Couch is 27 runs and mostly I’ve done 3 runs a week...if you’ve done similar then you will be on a similar number.

[MutleyShuffle Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Yes I've mostly done 3 a week so hopefully not far behind you! 😊

[Jell6 Graduate]

Well done Jay, a great post, you are doing so well, and I admire your positivity 😊

I've no idea how many runs I have done, wish I'd kept track now.