Most challenging run today

[Am_i_really_running]

Start of week 8 and its raining and my legs feel heavy. If I'm serious about this fitness malarky I need to run.

I go out and puddles galore, its been pouring down. After dodging quite a few I thought what the hell I just need to run and it felt like I was a child again. The going got heavy and at half way I never though I would make it but a very slow period meant I coped but there was no sort of sprint at the end and I only ran slightly more distance but I did it.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

.... and now you know if you had any doubt at all... you really are a runner... Going through puddles and mud and anything else really.

Just relax and really enjoy these lovely, long runs, where the newly running legs find their happy pace

HUGE well done you...what a terrific start to your day!!!

[Am_i_really_running Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thankyou, I think it is all about getting used to it

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Well done , you struggled but you continued 😊

[Am_i_really_running Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks, hopefully the sun will be to on the next run

[Hidden]

Hats off to you, well done!!

I had a really hard run yesterday, hitting a proper ‘Toxic 10’ and I didn’t have rain and puddles to cope with!!

You are doing brilliantly. Enjoy your day 😊

[Am_i_really_running Graduate in reply to Hidden]

The day started bad and just got worse at work. I could do with a run to get rid of the stress. Oh well cannot win today!!

[Emlist29 Graduate]

Well done. The struggle is forgotten when you succeed.

There’s nothing like splashing in puddles. ☔️🌧

[Am_i_really_running Graduate in reply to Emlist29]

Just like being a child but I'd rather have the sun

[Redcello41 Graduate]

Well done you! I have just come back from this run too and I found it really hard as well! I got soaked through because of the rain, was slightly lost because I changed my running route today and my energy levels dropped halfway through! But we both did it, and I'm sure the 2nd run of week 8 will be easier! Keep on going!

[Am_i_really_running Graduate in reply to Redcello41]

Hopefully the next run on Friday morning 0500 (do you want an early morning call!!!). I kept the same route with an idea of where the last phase would change but didn't need it.