Almost there!

[Hazel10]

I am in week 8, got run 3 to do. My sister and brother in law are keen runners but I had NEVER run - even at school I couldn’t do it. I have struggled a few times but somehow know that after running I feel great so I have persevered. I am super slow, but am 13 stone and approaching 48 - so am concentrating on the bigger picture.

My sister told me that it is ALL psychological and I have realised she is right! Laura (trainer) said if I had done everything as instructed, I CAN do it. I feel nervous sometimes, have to have the right pants on, hair in a comfy bun, earphones sorted blah blah but I can feel myself being slightly mad and now it makes me smile.

I have read posts for all these weeks and it has really encouraged me, so thanks everyone! Happy running 🙂

[SpeedMaQueen Graduate]

Super slow and the right socks - that’s what it is about for me! Looking forward to to week six run three tomorrow. Happy running- you’re nearly there!

[Beginner-with-dog Graduate]

Well Done to you. It's fantastic how much you improve each week. I've found the podcasts to be of great help too

[backintime Graduate]

Well done..I smiled at your "right pants". I also have underwear I won't run in : D

[Debston Graduate]

Yay, you're doing great. I'm a similar age and weight to you (though feeling younger and slimmer as I keep running!) and I was convinced that the programme would be too much for me when I started. I just thought I would give it a go and see how far I got. Somewhere along the way, I realised I could do it and in fact I WAS doing it. By the time I got to Week 9, I was thinking, meh it's ONLY an extra two minutes. What a difference from Week 1! Enjoy the rest of Week 8 and Week 9, you're nearly there!

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

You're doing fantastic 💪👍😁

It is sooo much more a metal challenge but it benefits both mentally and physically.

Not long now, you're nearly there 😉

[Meepmum Graduate]

Good for you Hazel, we are nearly there, I'm one run behind you. My partner is still in shock only just having found out!! Looking forward to seeing you graduate 🎉 go slow sister! 🐌😉