Thank you 💖

[lauralm94]

After my meltdown on Sunday, I attempted my second run tonight and managed it all!!

I know it’s only a tiny step forward but I honestly probably wouldn’t have tried again and given up if it wasn’t for everyone on here.. so thank you all

🤩🤩

[TracyyBee Graduate]

Well done for getting back out there and not giving up. We all have bad runs from time to time but I always think a bad run is better than no run, and it prepares you for the next one. This Forum was a godsend for me when I first started so keep checking in... everyone's here to support you 💪🏃

[lauralm94 in reply to TracyyBee]

Thanks lovely!! X

[Sophia1712 Graduate]

Did you try the running shuffle? I find I'm fairly practised at it now (week 5).

[lauralm94 in reply to Sophia1712]

Week 5?! That’s fab! Yeah haha, it feels so odd shuffling along but think I’m past the point of caring what people think now 😂🤦🏼‍♀️

[Whatnog]

Huge well done!!!!!!! For getting out there 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

Finishing the run is a great plus 😉 of course, but you won the battle with the gremlins 👹 and that is really awesome 👏

Thanks for sharing the news, you put a big smile on my face 😃. Happy running 🏃‍♀️!

[lauralm94 in reply to Whatnog]

Aww thanks so much!! I’ve gone from dreading it to being excited about the next one haha 🥳🥳

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

That's what we want to hear.

Well done.

Slow and steady wins the day.

[lauralm94 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you!! 🤩🤩

[Fitgirltobe]

Yey well done, i was thinking of you tonight and wondered if you would be out but couldn't remember your name... should have really since it's my name too 🤣 let me know how you get on...I'm out Friday as I'm too busy Thursday.

[lauralm94 in reply to Fitgirltobe]

Ahh thank you!! I’ve just seen that you did yours too, well done 💖 that’s so strange I’m busy Thursday too so going out Friday - looks like we’re in it together haha. Good luck! Xx

[Karennewme]

Well done, it would of been so easy to have given up but you didn’t - superb 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[lauralm94 in reply to Karennewme]

Thanks lovely 🤩🤩

[Tartancat Graduate]

Brilliant- we knew you could do it! Onwards and upwards 🏃‍♀️😁

[Amerynthe Graduate]

Saw this post and just went back to read your original one. Well done for getting out there again tonight and fantastic that you achieved it! It may seem like a tiny step but that step out of the front door is HUGE, especially if you haven't been happy with the previous run.

Three months ago I went out for the very first run of the very first week and after 5 of the one-minute runs I was sitting on a bench, head between my knees, telling myself (inside my head because I had no breath left to even whisper anything out loud) that I would not throw up in a public park in broad daylight. The support of this forum, plus a healthy dose of I-will-not-be-beaten bl**dy-mindedness, got me my 'graduate' tag on 20 December and I can guarantee that if you keep coming back here for support and advice, and keep putting one foot in front of the other, you will get yours too! I'll look forward to hearing how you get on with your next runs!

[lauralm94 in reply to Amerynthe]

Haha I have such a smile on my face after reading this!! Thank you for such kind encouraging words. Well done on graduating!! It must feel amazing and by the sounds of it you definitely deserve it 💖💖

[Amerynthe Graduate in reply to lauralm94]

Truly, it does feel amazing and if I could bottle that feeling and give a little sample to everyone who has had a 'wobble' it would be enough to keep them going right to the finishing line! You will get there and you won't stop grinning for a week (at least!) X

[lauralm94 in reply to Amerynthe]

Haha yep that would be amazing!! Imagine 😂😂🤦🏼‍♀️ xx

[Pianism Graduate]

Well done for getting out there and getting it done! W1R2 for me tomorrow.

[lauralm94 in reply to Pianism]

Good luck! You’ll smash it I’m sure 🤩

[Hidden]

Well done. Keep up the good work!!

[lauralm94 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 🙏

[Hidden in reply to lauralm94]

No problem! That’s what we are all here for. We all go through the struggles and tough times!

[susan8326]

Well done!! You’ve proved to yourself that you’re stronger (physically and mentally) than you thought you were. Keep reminding yourself of how good this success feels as it’s a fabulous feeling 😃 x

[lauralm94 in reply to susan8326]

Aww I will do! Thank you 🤩 x

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Very well done. While you call it a tiny step forward, I think you’ve made two huge ones... you completed a run and have that buzz... and you didn’t quit, you came back and worked hard. Enjoy run 2.

[lauralm94 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I certainly will do! Thank you ☺️