W9R1 - One Down Two To Go!

[MrsH1969]

I can't believe I'm going to write this but I've actually run (slow jogged in reality!) for 30 minutes continuously today. It wasn't easy, or pretty and I think I'm only covering just over 2 miles in that time but if I go any faster I know I won't make it to 30 mins, which is my sole aim at the moment. It wasn't totally enjoyable, never is if I'm totally honest, but once I have the first run of a new week under my belt I know I can do it for the rest of that week. I always feel awesome after each run which keeps me motivated and enthused, as do you lot with your own tales and stories, encouragement and advice. I lap it all up as it's made me believe in this overweight, asthmatic, +++ middle aged body of mine is going to graduate!

[Jiw1968 Graduate]

Well done......you are doing really well!

Doesn't matter at all about your distance.....the wonderful thing is that you ran for 30 minutes,which is exactly what the programme sets out to do.

I am a little ahead of you in that I hit the big 50 earlier on this year!😂

I graduated last week and am not yet at 5k but that doesn't matter at all......i run for 30 minutes!

Keep going slow and steady.....you are nearly there!!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[MrsH1969 Graduate in reply to Jiw1968]

Thank you and congrats on your graduation! Go us, we can run for 30 mins, that's what counts right?!?

[Jiw1968 Graduate in reply to MrsH1969]

Absolutely!!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[SammyB1971 Graduate]

Nice one - two more to go!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Wow Big50, you really are almost there! How great that you have that first 30 minuter under your belt. You can now relax in the knowledge that you can do it, so the final two runs should be really enjoyable for you! 👊👏😀👍

Looking forward to toasting your success in a few days! 🥂 😀

[MrsH1969 Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you, I hope I do get to enjoy the actual running bit as much as I enjoy the after running bit!

[Tartancat Graduate]

You'll soon be 50, and you'll soon be a graduate! Get that champagne on ice!

[MrsH1969 Graduate in reply to Tartancat]

Thank you. It's a few months until I'm 50 as I've given myself enough time to keep on running, get fit, lose some lbs and I'm hoping I'll actually enjoy running. I can't believe I've managed to stick to the programme!

[Tartancat Graduate in reply to MrsH1969]

You will grow to love it! C25K is hard work because it pushes you further every week. Once you've graduated you can relax and set your own goals, and it becomes fun!

And I'm the big 50 already, so trust your elders!

[MrsH1969 Graduate in reply to Tartancat]

Ha Ha! Ok, I will trust and respect my elders advice. Thanks again.

[Triolette Graduate]

You're doing so well. Keep it up. Soon you will be graduating.

[MrsH1969 Graduate]

Thank you! Me? A graduate? I would never have believed it just 9 weeks ago!

[NonRunner67 Graduate]

Sat here reading the forum trying to avoid W9 R2 - its dark and COLD!!!! I am totally with you on the enjoyment bit. Enjoy your graduation at the weekend, hopefully I will just pip you - now where did I put that motivation............

[MrsH1969 Graduate in reply to NonRunner67]

I was lucky today as I had a day off so could run in the daylight tho it was cold. I haven't actually done any night running at all, 4pm is the latest I've run out so far. Once I've graduated (get me!) I hope I can be more flexible with my running days as I usually a very rigid, stick to regular day type person. Good luck on you graduating this week too!