W8R3 update

[Pianism]

Well that wasn't fast, it wasn't pretty and it wasn't particularly comfortable. But it's done.

Was running on tired legs as it was very wet this morning so the walk to work was in my hiking boots, which aren't terribly forgiving when walking on asphalt. Plus, it was much colder than I'd anticipated.

Anyhow, onwards to the final week... just 3 runs to go before graduation!

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

Yipee! Well done you. Same, hard hard shoes on today and after that running was so much harder!

[Pianism Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2]

Thank you. I always thought walking boots were the most comfortable thing ever... until I got my Brooks... boy, were they worth the money!

[Couchpotato2 Graduate in reply to Pianism]

So I thought so too and then did my knee in walking santiago on concreted surfaces. I have then bought walking shoes and they are fine because i bought the air sprung ones but yes, nothing better than my running shoes!!

[RunaroundSue]

Well done for just getting out there. It is not a pleasant evening. As you say, three to go until graduation.

[Pianism Graduate in reply to RunaroundSue]

Thank you. Looking forward to no more increases for a few weeks - very happy to consolidate and hope that the runs get easier. But I just want that badge now!!

[RunaroundSue in reply to Pianism]

They will. I am sure that you will enjoy just going for a run, without a timetable - just a limit so that you don't overdo it.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Not fast... not pretty... not comfortable... but that run was defeated and now it’s into your victory lap, great job.

[Pianism Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you. A bit late but still very much at the party!

[MaddyNed Graduate]

Well done, will be looking out for your graduation post not long now 👍😊xxx

[Pianism Graduate in reply to MaddyNed]

Next Monday, all being well.

[Granspeed Graduate]

Ah well done. 👏🏼 Glad the Achilles is standing up to the running return. And now for the Victory runs. 🎉🎉👍

[Pianism Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

Thank you.

[SeeJillRun Graduate]

You got it done and that’s what counts. I dread wearing my hiking boots, they’re so heavy! Can’t imagine running after I’ve worn them. Anyway, onwards n upwards, it won’t be long now! 😁

[Pianism Graduate in reply to SeeJillRun]

I love my hiking boots when I'm scrabbling up hillsides... but I must get so.ething light, flexible, cushioned and waterproof for walking to work in a Manchester downpour. Does such a thing exist I wonder?

[SeeJillRun Graduate in reply to Pianism]

Mine are over 20 years old, heavy and clunky. I could definitely use some new ones. I have some Skechers trainers with inbuilt gel insoles, they might be just the thing for rainy days in Manchester 💦

[Pianism Graduate in reply to SeeJillRun]

I just went with it today and embraced the wet feet. With the right socks they were dry again in no time and my trainers were dry by the time I had to walk home again.

[SeeJillRun Graduate in reply to Pianism]

That’s good 😊. Not sure I like the sound of running in wet socks, I might invest in some waterproof ones

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

Yes! One last week to go. You are nearly there 👍

[Pianism Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Hurrah!

[Ladyvickster Graduate]

Brilliant! I’ve done my first W8 run today and I found it harder than I expected but yes I did it also and it definitely was not pretty either! Good job I don’t have to look at me when I’m running 😂

[Pianism Graduate in reply to Ladyvickster]

Congrats on beginning week 8. Perhaps style will come later... for now it's just great that we're running.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

Will we be celebrating your graduation next Saturday when we get together at Marple Parkrun...?

[Pianism Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

We will indeed.