Week 9, Run 1

[Debston]

So pleased it's in the bag, really lovely morning for a run in the woods. Went off my usual route as I knew I needed to add some distance to fill up the extra 2 minutes. Felt a bit lost but then found a cool downhill route to meet up with a path I know well so it all worked out nicely. My longest run yet in time and distance. Feels great to have done it!

[Jod13]

Great job Debston, you're really going all in. That looks so peaceful!! Congrats!!

[Debston Graduate in reply to Jod13]

Thanks, Jod13. It was beautifully peaceful except for the sound of a red-faced runner heavy breathing as I sprinted the last 60 seconds! 😂 Probably scared the wildlife.

[Jod13 in reply to Debston]

Hahahah there’s probably a David Attenborough type trying to find out what this new breed of human is at this very moment!!

[Debston Graduate in reply to Jod13]

😂

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Well done you and yes isn't it a beautiful day for a run 😊

[Debston Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy34! Yes, it's perfect running weather, if it stays like this all summer I will be very happy. Don't want any heatwaves throwing my runs off!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Well done to you Debston, looks a lovely place to run, onwards and upwards to run 2 of week 9, then run three, your graduation run. 🏃

[Debston Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks, AlMorr - yes I am very lucky to have this woodland just up the road. It's a bit muddy at the moment after the recent rains but not toooo squelchy today!

[Hidden]

Love running in the woods, 🌲🏃‍♂️🌲... that looks amazing, such a beautiful day for it. 30 mins Debs!

I feel like running week 1 again, just to appreciate what we've achieved.

[Debston Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I know! 30 minutes!!!! Love the idea of giving Week 1 another whirl just to see. We've come a long way, clubberlang! 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

That's what it's all about!

[Debston Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks IannodaTruffe, and thanks for all your very helpful posts, they have been invaluable along the way.

[45Fitness Graduate]

Well done, Fantastic achievement 👏🏼

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

Wow Debston - you are so close now! Best for the next two!!!!

[Debston Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner]

Thanks! I'm actually looking forward to them - NEVER thought I'd turn into someone who looks forward to running! What on earth has happened to me...

[Astra5 Graduate]

Nice one Debston, all the best on your next run - did you look into getting your gait checked?

[Debston Graduate in reply to Astra5]

Thanks Astra! No, I haven't done anything about gait analysis yet but mentally it's on my to do list! As I am on Week 9 now, maybe that should be my graduation present to myself...

[Astra5 Graduate in reply to Debston]

That was my excuse too haha - only had 3 runs so far in new shoes & inserts. Must admit my feet are not an issue and after the run all AOK