Advance Warning ⚠️

[ButtercupKid]

I’m back ! I’ve lost a whole stone of Ethel and I’m going to work towards beating the 3k I managed in February. 1:1 today was hard - I’ve been doing steady exercise but no running, and my legs were sulking. But I got through it first time, and last year I took 8 weeks to build up to it. Onwards and upwards ! 😄

[backintime Graduate]

go you!! you know you can do it!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to backintime]

Thanks BT x

[Bodg Graduate]

Yay well done on 1:1 and brilliant reduction of Ethel!👣

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Bodg]

Thanks Bodg. Thinking of you and all the old gang as I pass all the old landmarks. Looking forward to heading up the Bodg Incline some day very soon x

[SpanishShuffle Graduate]

Welcome back Twin. Missed you.

Steady as you go.

Imagine not having to set it as New Year challenge in 2020 😉

Best foot forward, and then the other one 😊 👍

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to SpanishShuffle]

Thanks Twin. I hope to enjoy running a bit more with less to carry 😂

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you ButtercupKid for losing a whole stone of Ethel, well done.

So you have restarted C25K today with running run 1 of week 1, that is wonderful news,

Nice that you have been doing other exercises since you graduated from C25K the first time, I think that was around 6 months ago. 😊 🏃

Yes I remember the first time you took around 8/9 weeks to complete week 1, hopefully this time you can complete the course in that time, but don't put too much pressure on yourself, you can repeat any runs or week's if you wish to, as you say "onwards and upwards" 🏃✔️🎓

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

PS, how is the AlMorr Loop?

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Looking great ! They’ve built a balancing trail and some other fun activities there. Apparently for kids, but nobody was watching 😂 I’ll post some photos soon.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

👍 🏃 🎓

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Helpful reminder - thanks, AlMorr. Glad to be back. x

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great to have you back and you've lost a bit of Ethel well done you 😊😊😊

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Not missing her 😂 Thanks Buddy x

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Go you, BCK, you will soon leave Ethel behind.

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks IT. She’s pretty resistant, but my stubbornness is heading for legendary status now 😂

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Welcome back! Nice to see Ethel is going too, we don’t like her as much as you!

Good to hear that it’s easier this time around... that fitness level is up and you’ve maintained it while you’ve been away. Enjoy that journey to beating your old distance.

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks UNM. Great to be out passing all the old landmarks - the UNM Range is pretty dry and dusty just now !

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Wish it was here... floods all over and a dam just a few miles away that’s so under threat that Boris turned up... hopefully he will put his finger in the hole and all will be well!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

His head might work better . . . 😉

[SeeJillRun Graduate]

Welcome back and congratulations on losing a stone!! Great work on 1:1, looking forward to following your progress, it’s been quiet around here without you 😊x

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to SeeJillRun]

I’m not that loud, surely ! 😄

[SeeJillRun Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Lol! No definitely not but I’ve missed seeing your posts. Glad you’re back 😊x

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to SeeJillRun]

Glad to be back 😄

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Brilliant! Welcome back 👍🏻😁

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thank you 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

That is absolutely brilliant....!!

I was thinking of you yesterday...I read this...and it's true..

"Buttercup enhances, self worth..."

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

That’s lovely - what were you reading ?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

A book on the seasons and all about different flowers and their meanings...🙂

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Sounds really interesting ! I’ve just been reading about butterflies myself 🦋

[Flippity Graduate]

Well done on losing 1stone , l know what you mean about sulky legs! 😂

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Flippity]

Sometimes think they belong to someone else 😂

[Flippity Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

😝🤣

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Flippity]

And sometimes I just wish they did ! 😆

[molly1973 Graduate]

Congratulations on your return, your great run and a smaller Ethel. Great to have you back x

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to molly1973]

Thanks Molly x

[Granspeed Graduate]

Welcome back! Brilliant weight loss and well done on that run. 😄👍👏🏼🎉

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

Thank you ! Glad to be back - I’ve been missing the fun, and the excellent company 😀

[Tartancat Graduate]

Welcome back - we've m8ssed you and your running anthems!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Tartancat]

Strange you should say that: one began to form in my head as I was out yesterday. I shall polish it up on the next run and dedicate it to you 😄

[Tartancat Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Aw, shucks 🤗

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Welcome back Buttercup! Your body will remember what to do 🏃‍♀️🙂

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

I was quite impressed by what my body remembered - shame about my forgetful legs though 😂

[Pickles1234]

Me too BKC - back at it although I never did Graduate. I’ve just finished Week 1 but planning to do it again until I feel ready to move on. Congratulations on the weight loss! X

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Pickles1234]

Glad you’re back too ! Maybe we’ll be twins this time around 😄

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

Welcome back BCK! Very impressed with your losing so much of Ethel, I know how much harder it is to lose than to put on! I look forward to reading your lovely posts again!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thanks OGR ! Delighted to hear from you and so many other friends. I feel really inspired 😀

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Hi Bettercup! Lovely to hear you are doing so well!

Onwards and upwards will be just perfect! 😊xxx

Keep posting!

*oops just noticed the auto correct, Bettercup instead of Buttercup...I'm going to leave that as it is😊xxx

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Sounds good to me 😂

[blackcatgib Graduate]

I’m planning to re-start in September. I had to stop because of very hot weather and hip pain combination. I’m hoping I’ll pick it up pretty easily after a couple of months and won’t be back to square 1. Well done you for managing 1.1 straight off 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to blackcatgib]

Thanks bcg ! Sorry you’ve been struggling. Hope things improve soon x

[Comfortnotspeed]

Right. What or who is Ethel? I need to understand, please. Bit of a bubble...

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

Ethel is the extra person in fat that I’m carrying. When I started here we were equals, but she’s a stone smaller than I am now 😄

[Franglaise Graduate]

Welcome back...Ethel be gone!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Franglaise]

Thanks Franglaise ! Working on it 😄

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Woohoo! Welcome back, go you! 😃 Good for you reducing Ethel too. 🎉🎉👏

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

Thanks Elfe ! How’s it going for you ?

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Well until a week ago my return was going well- I was busy doing W5, then my back “went” again, so back to the constant pain of sciatica & endless physio. ☹️ - I shall return...

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

Boo ! That’s mean ! Hope it’s very temporary x

[Pianism Graduate]

Well done for the ever-shrinking Ethel! Glad to see you back.

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Pianism]

Thanks Pianism. Glad to be back 😀

[DiverIzzie Graduate]

Welcome back!!!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to DiverIzzie]

Thank you 😊

[Scouser67 Graduate]

Good bye Ethel, hello Buttercupkid. You got this. 👍🏻

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Scouser67]

Thank you 😊