W8R2 ✅ Oh so emotional now...

[JaoJao]

Absolutely nailed this run today, found energy out of nowhere at the end and did a sprint! Bring on W9... I AM READY!!!

I was really emotional today when the run finished, this has been an incredible journey, it’s been long, lots of learning along the way, the support... The finish line seems so close and I don’t want it to end.

It’s all about the journey isn’t it 😢

[backintime Graduate]

Go jaojao go! you'll be finished next week!!! sooo close

[JaoJao in reply to backintime]

Thank you, I can’t believe it’s only around the corner x

[Emlist29 Graduate]

Well done on completing week 8 and welcome to week 9.

I’ve only my graduation run to go and I too have found the last few runs emotional and a part of me is sad to see the program end but Just think of what’s to come!

x

[JaoJao in reply to Emlist29]

Yes, consolidation!

When are you graduating? Have you planned anything around it? X

[Jerichomile Graduate]

The C25K emotional journey is as powerful as the physical one isn’t it? Maybe you’ll stay in the forum to cheer others along? .... plus all your virtual running buddies would miss you! Or maybe you’ll head over to 10k app? Whatever you do.....let us know how W9 goes. Rooting for you 👏

[JaoJao in reply to Jerichomile]

Thank you Jerichomile, you are so right. This challenge has gripped my mind, body and soul ❤️

Of course I will cheer others on! I’m not likely to move to 10k I know that, I am happy with 5K for now. I will keep you all posted.

[Kevtrev]

You go girl JaoJao you’re smashing it and having more in the tank you know it’s worth all the hard work you have put in and yes the finish line is near but it doesn’t end there you could do a Parkrun then train for a 10k which I’m going to do and after that there are more things to do. And you should be proud of yourself it’s a hard thing to do well done 😉 and this is your journey you’re meant to do it just like am you take your rest day you have done great 😉🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️

[JaoJao in reply to Kevtrev]

Thank you for the support Kevtrev, I am thankful 🙏

[Kevtrev in reply to JaoJao]

You’re so welcome Jao you deserve the support look what you have accomplished well done you 😉🏃🏻‍♂️

[suebuzz Graduate]

Well done JaoJao - it’s a great feeling when you have a great run. Onwards and upwards x

[JaoJao in reply to suebuzz]

Thank you sue xx

[RI78 Graduate]

Yay well done!! Your legs are feeling better then 😄

[JaoJao in reply to RI78]

They are better, but I still have issues towards the end, but I am working on getting the legs better. In today's run the euphoria swept over any pain I had, and where the hell did I find that final sprint when my legs were in a state! Magical moments!

[RI78 Graduate in reply to JaoJao]

That sounds like a fantastic run! Love that feeling! I’m hoping the leg aches will ease abit further if I manage to get abit of weight off 🤞🏻

[Katie204 Graduate]

Does anyone else get low blood sugar that interferes with their running? If so, what do you do to help relieve it?

[suebuzz Graduate in reply to Katie204]

You could take some sweets with you.

[Katie204 Graduate in reply to suebuzz]

Thanks! (Sorry - just realised I crashed this thread with my query. I should have created a separate thread.)

[JaoJao in reply to Katie204]

It's OK Katie. For low blood sugar take some sugary treats with you if you are feeling unwell. Remember to take it as slow as you like whilst brisk walking and then running, its not a race, this is your pace x

[backintime Graduate in reply to Katie204]

i saw jelly babies mentioned somewhere for a sugar boost

[Katie204 Graduate in reply to backintime]

Thanks! I did actually try jelly babies when I did the Royal Parks HM in 2017. They did give me energy but boy did they taste awful! Is it just me or have they changed since the 1970s?

[JaoJao in reply to Katie204]

Probably changed honey! I find nothing these days taste like it did in the 70s/80s/90s. The other day I had Sugar Puffs! Nothing like sugar puffs when I was a kid!

[Katie204 Graduate in reply to JaoJao]

Gone! All gone! I blame America myself.

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

Woo hoo! Go you 🤗

Glad you you had a really great run today.

Watch out week 9 Jaojao is coming to get you!!

[JaoJao]

Haha thank you. I will start W9 at the end of this week, still got W9R3 to go before then. W9 won't know whats hit it when I storm in xx

Thank you Jogunlikely

[sTrongFuse Graduate]

It is quite emotional (and a bit of an emotional mix too) but it's just the start of the longer journey, and now it's our turn to add our voices of encouragement to those coming after us, just as those went before us did for us.

Good luck in your last few runs of this section, and all the further (and farther) ones to come.

[JaoJao in reply to sTrongFuse]

Will definitely support people following us x

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

It's an amazing journey of so many discoveries... and I can assure you it doesn't really end at w9r3 👍😉

[JaoJao in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I bet it doesn’t and I’m feeling tears reading Your message. Running has become magical, in so many ways I never ever imagined.

I am thinking that if I can finish this challenge, there is nothing in life I cannot do. That’s monumental

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to JaoJao]

It's a weird and wonderful addiction! It will literally take you far, if you let it! 😁🤘

[JaoJao in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I’ve never been this into something since... the fifty shades of grey books!

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to JaoJao]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Markco93 Graduate]

Good work, I’m at a similar place to you. I really feel the end is in sight now, it is a struggle to be patient and take the time to complete the runs in line with the schedule rather than just rushing through them.

I am determined to enjoy these last few runs, and relish the time. I hope you get the most out of your final runs, good luck 🙂.