WK8 R2!!

Only 4 more runs until I graduate and I'm so glad I've taken up running. My mental health has improved so much that my doctor is on about reducing my medication which can only be a positive thing. It's still hard work and again those extra 3mins are pushing me to the very limit lol. I'm feeling so proud of myself which I haven't done in a long time . Just got to keep at it now! Happy running people 👌✌

[sTrongFuse Graduate]

Well done, and great news on the medication front. I've also noticed an improvement since I started out in March (although that could be a coincidence with the evenings becoming noticeably lighter for longer) but I do generally feel much more positive after a run.

Good luck on the next few runs and beyond...

[Hidden in reply to sTrongFuse]

Thanks strongfuse . Think your right about lighter longer nights improving your mood and running is defiantly improving my state of mind . Long may it continue 👌✌

[PoppetPandy in reply to sTrongFuse]

That’s good to know, this is what I was hoping for too. I feel fine generally but I was hoping running would give me a little boost when I need it.

I bet your GP would like to prescribe the C25K to all of his/her patients! Seems like you are nearly there, it must be a great feeling!

[Hidden in reply to PoppetPandy]

It sure is PoppetPandy! My GP is well chuffed with me. This time last year I was in a bad place so this is a 100 per cent improvement . Probably the happiest I've been in years 😁. I think running beats most prescriptions to be fair . Thanks for your support 👌✌

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Well done and yes running does so much more than help your physical fitness 😊

[Hidden in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks buddy34. It's so true , the benifits are amazing. 😁👌✌

[TeeBedders Graduate]

This is wonderful to read gman. You are doing great things here physically and mentally and long may it continue! Graduation is in touching distance now! 😁💪🏻

[Hidden in reply to TeeBedders]

Thanks Tee and yep I'm getting closer!!. I'm sort of excited lol. Think the hardest part will be sticking to it (running) .But I'm determined to keep at it !! . Good luck with your next run tee , you'll smash it 👌✌

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Cheers ears! 😁 maybe once you’ve graduated you can look at parkruns or bridge to 10k? Give you something to work towards or just to keep you focused? I have every faith in you.

[Hidden in reply to TeeBedders]

I've got a 5k charity run in September over sandwell valley so looking forward to that , and I'm going to have a ganders at the bridge to 10k after I've Finished this one so going to try and keep going lol. Thanks Tee 😁✌

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Brilliant 👍🏻 Spent lots of time at Sandwell Valley before we moved to Derbyshire. You’ll smash it 😁

[Hidden in reply to TeeBedders]

Thanks 😊✌

[Richlfb Graduate]

You should be proud GMAN, you’re killing it massive well done 🤪🤘🤪🤘

[Hidden in reply to Richlfb]

Thanks Rich, your not doing to bad ya self lol. 👌✌

[LUHAN Graduate]

Such a brilliant post. Well done x

[Hidden in reply to LUHAN]

Thank you 👌✌

[backintime Graduate]

Did you tell your doctor about running in the rain, getting up at all hours and shoe porn ? He might need to revise that medicine. I think we're all crazy...but in a wonderful way.

Just joking, that is brilliant news, long may it continue.

[Hidden in reply to backintime]

🤣🤣🤣🤣, I didn't no but I've got the shoe porn thing lol. I'm obsessed with Adidas trainers so that counts as shoe porn I think lol. In fact I've just brought another pair (for running lol) in the sale ,so I've had a bargain 👌. 16 pairs of Adidas is defiantly a shoe porn problem. I need help 🤣🤣. Thanks for your support 👌✌

[backintime Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Don't tell that to your doctor

[MuddledGardener Graduate]

That is wonderful news, GMAN! It’s hard work, but it is SO worth it! 😃

[Hidden in reply to MuddledGardener]

It's well worth it MG. Thanks for the support 👌✌

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate]

Well done G, there is no stopping you now! I'm so pleased to hear how well you're doing in other areas of your life too, what a brilliant thing to happen!

[Hidden in reply to Fatgirlslim19]

Bless ya Fg . Life isn't to bad at the minute apart from me legs hurting lol.

[NewRunner4 Graduate]

The added bonus of running making you feel better in your own head! It’s brilliant. Can’t believe everyone is not out there doing this. It’s not easy, but the rewards are immediate.

Go you!

[Hidden in reply to NewRunner4]

It's working wonders for me at the minute, so I've got to keep plodding on lol.

[Slbu]

Amazing we are all so proud of your achievements- keep it up!!

[Hidden in reply to Slbu]

Thanks for your support, I intend to stick at it !!!.

[Lindsey-joy Graduate]

Well done G! Fantastic news that you are feeling so much better in yourself too. I am so happy for you! You are on the final countdown now. Not many runs left and you have soooo got this. Onwards warrior!

[Hidden in reply to Lindsey-joy]

Thanks Lindsey joy. Warrior, I like the sound of that lol . Life just seems clearer at the minute so onwards and upwards . ✌✌

[Bluepup1 Graduate]

Go go Power GMAN! You have got this nailed me thinks! Really plsd to read you are feeling better in yourself and good news about your meds - you definitely need to feel chuffed with yourself n we’ll all be on that finishing line cheering you over it 🤗 x

[Hidden in reply to Bluepup1]

Thanks a lot Bluepup1, it's ace having people to exchange story's with on here and there's always so much positivity which I think makes the running part that little bit easier. I'll see you on the finish line 👌✌

[Bluepup1 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

YW! 🤗 x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Terrific well done ! A winning situation