600 runs 😊

[Anniemurph]

Don’t ask me why, but right at the start I began to label all my runs. So I can tell you that today was my 600th run since starting C25K.

I was a little bit conflicted because my 7th runniversary is not far away, but too far to wait. Hey, this way I get to celebrate twice!

For those of you still at the beginning of C25K and wondering if it ever gets easier, it was not an easy run 😂 - I was knackered and had to stop and walk a few times. But it was a successful run because I was out there in the Spring sunshine, running at my own pace.

Happy running everyone!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Hey well done there, Anniemurph

Here's wishing you many more hundreds of runs.

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you, kind sir! It’s due to the encouragement of the many, many friends here that I’ve made it this far - thank you all 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Anniemurph]

Too true..........we can't stop, with so many looking over our shoulders.

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Exactly. Did you see the article about marathon runners in their 80s and 90s?

[skysue16 Graduate]

Wow - 600, how fantastic congratulations 👍 Lovely photo 😊

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to skysue16]

Thank you!

[molly1973 Graduate]

Wow: fantastic!

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to molly1973]

Thank you!

[Anon_junk]

600! You are an inspiration for a beginner like me! Happy running to you too

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Anon_junk]

Thank you! It took me 50 runs not the standard 27 to graduate though

[Maddee_6333 Graduate]

Very Well Done 💐💐💐

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Maddee_6333]

Ooh, flowers, thank you! I know there are people who would do 600 runs in two years, but me, I'm a plodder!

[Maddee_6333 Graduate in reply to Anniemurph]

The main thing is that you did them 👍

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Bloomin' 'eck, I was there too this afternoon! Just walking the noble hound and bird watching although I did wonder about a 'cheeky little run' in my sandals and jeans but as I did one of those on Monday I thought it might be a bit risky to do it again so soon (No sign of you know what and I looked hard... laughed at the Canada Goose on the osprey platform and admired various peak condition tits and a bullfinch).

For the information of other newbies, no run at Carsington is ever easy but Anniemurph is a glutton for punishment.

Many congratulations on your 600th run!

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to GoogleMe]

Oh, what a shame we missed each other!

I didn't even bother looking for the wretched thing. Is it even still there? There were loads of people with binocs and I did wonder about asking them all.

I set off from the Visitor Centre and headed for Sheepwash - got past there but turned around just before the dark side and the bigger hills It was rather warm puffing up the inclines!

And thank you It does feel like quite a milestone

[GoogleMe Graduate in reply to GoogleMe]

Oooh, oooh, oooh Anniemurph I just remembered there was a funny looking bird on the water I thought might be 'it' and then decided wasn't but I've just looked up and it was, it was, it was!

(She won't believe me)

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to GoogleMe]

YOU'RE KIDDING!!! Whereabouts?

[GoogleMe Graduate in reply to Anniemurph]

Off Sheepwash car park. Binoculars required.

[Irishprincess Graduate in reply to GoogleMe]

What are you two talking about? (Carsington Lake Monster???)

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

😂😂😂

For some unknown reason, there is no emoji for a Great Northern Diver. Why is this, do you think?

[Irishprincess Graduate in reply to Anniemurph]

You should complain about that 😕

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

There is a process for requesting new emojis. I considered it because there is no crumpet emoji either. Tut!

[Irishprincess Graduate in reply to Anniemurph]

That's criminal 😡😂

[SaskAlliecat Graduate]

A great achievement for sure Anniemurph! Congrats and here’s to another 600 runs!

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Thanks, Sask! Yep, I'll keep plodding on

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Congratulations on your 600th run Anniemurph! 🎉🌷 A lovely run in the Spring sunshine in one of your favourite places I believe.

AND....Your 7th Runniversary coming up soon too...Go you! 😎xxx

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you - although Carsington and I have a bit of a love-hate relationship 😂

Yes, 10th April. I can't decide whether just to re-do Week 1 Run 1 in the very same place, which will be fun (and I've done that before), or treat myself by going somewhere brand new. It might depend on the weather xxx

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Whoop whoop 🎈🍾🎉👏 well done Annie! That's a lotta runs 😮

Are you ever been tempted to jump in the water afterwards? Maybe you have! Lovely photo xxx

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you, IP! I'm sure there are people who complete 600 runs in a month (well, okay, not really 😀) but it makes me happy that I started and I stuck to it and I will keep going xxx

Unfortunately, there's no swimming in the reservoir. It's chock full of blue algae and is therefore poisonous 😭 Although you are allowed to sail on it, which always worried me slightly when my daughters capsized...

[Irishprincess Graduate in reply to Anniemurph]

Yes we must keep going. Imagine getting to our silver runniversary!!!

I'm not surprised you don't swim in that but maybe your daughter should wear a snorkel at all times 😭

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

I was just thinking abo0ut you the other day, wondering if you were still running - not seriously thinking that - of course you are! Congrats on your two runniversaries xx

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2]

Yes, still plodding! I seem to have a couple of races on the horizon as well - eeek!

Thank you for your kind wishes xx

[Decker]

You must be very organized to know how many runs you’ve done sonce you began! CONGRATS ANNIE! That is great and the 7th runniversary is the icing on the cake! 👍🏼👊👏👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️