Slipping through my fingers

[Annieapple]

No more walk, run, walk run! W6:2Done ✅ Time to swap the Granny Shorts for the new running gear & make the mental shift towards graduation inch by inch, one run at a time. As ever only praise for this amazing program & our support group. 🏃‍♀️😁

[2718281 Graduate]

Almost there! Keep going, keep slow, you'll be a graduate soon

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to 2718281]

Thank you!

[Nana2019 Graduate]

Me too! Planning to do week 6 Run 3 tomorrow.

I’m on my third time through the programme. Started in 2012. I’m now 61 and ready to get back after knee problems.

Going to be super windy here but fingers crossed😊. Good luck! Treat yourself to the new gear😉.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Nana2019]

I have it all ready & waiting for Monday 🤣 Hope that Knee behaves Nana!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

You're doing great. Just keep running like you have been that will keep you going . Well done you 😊😊

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy. X

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Hey you are doing so well and the last few weeks will fly by

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks you two! Xx

[Parky88 Graduate]

Great job! You'll be a graduate before you know it

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Parky88]

👣 following in your footsteps 🤣

[Mark1909 Graduate]

Well done Annie, your doing fantastic ! Just take your time and don’t rush and you’ll do this, graduation is in sight 👍

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Mark1909]

Good advice Mark thanks!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Mark1909]

Good advice Mark thanks!

[Zebadee1 Graduate]

Well done! You're making a fantastic progress. Not long till graduation 😀

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Zebadee1]

🤣 need to get my head round 25 mins first Zebadee, but I will get there inch by inch! Looking forward to seeing you get through W2

[Sydney7 Graduate]

Well done you. Decent running kit makes all the difference 👍

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Sydney7]

I guess if I look like a runner I may act like a runner. Still can’t quite believe I am doing this🤣

[Sydney7 Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

So true 😆

[Puppy-love Graduate]

You really are a star. Speeding through and making a great contribution to the forum. Well done Annieapple. I’m sure you’ll love not having to interrupt your running for enforced walking. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😊😘

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Puppy-love]

Thanks Puppy-Love. Feels like a new challenge is upon me. I love contributing here as I have gained SO much. Never ever run before but have learned from reading all the invaluable links our amazing admin post & from the experience of others.

Runners are special people!! 🌟

[backintime Graduate]

Nearly 2 thirds of the programme done. It's time to start believing it !!

You are doing great !!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to backintime]

Than you. Need to reach for the stars like you!

[backintime Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

You're already there ! You're taking care of yourself and getting fitter !

All the rest is just icing. Running because we can now : )

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to backintime]

Lovely encouragement thanks & I see you are off to Paris!!! Wow! A goal to fulfill👍 Love that city...

[backintime Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

I live 2 hours outside of Paris and go through it every day to get to work. it's not so chic when you live there 😂.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to backintime]

🤣. 🚗 🚙 🚌 Yes I am sure.. never the same as a holiday!!I am still dreaming about romantic walks along the Seine, those chandeliers in the apartments alongside, beautiful bridges, paintings & books.. these kind of thoughts get me through difficult bits in my runs 🇫🇷

[backintime Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

I did a 7k run in Paris last week (La Parisienne 7k). The cobbles were horrible to run on : )

If you're ever over this way be sure and let me know and we can go forna run...beware I am a 🐌

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to backintime]

Than you. Need to reach for the stars like you!

[Imoslow Graduate]

I’m a run behind you but that didn’t stop me buying my first ever running shoes yesterday! Bright purple🤣

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Imoslow]

🤣 Wonderful I will see you creeping up on me!! A flash of purple streaking by🏃‍♀️

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Hey well done, we’re only a run apart. Keep up the good effort

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks Grannytobe!! We’ll push each other onwards & upwards 🤣🎈

[Newtsandfrogs Graduate]

Following your progress Annieapple you are doing amazingly well and will be inspiring others, it’s always time to treat yourself. Keep on running 🏃‍♀️

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Newtsandfrogs]

Thanks so much 🐸...encouragement to keep on keeping on! 🏃‍♀️

[MummyTum Graduate]

Hoorah! Very well done 🏃‍♀️ Can’t believe graduation is almost in sight 😀

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to MummyTum]

So near, yet so far 🤣

[MummyTum Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

What running gear are you getting? Enquiring minds want to know 😁🏃‍♀️

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to MummyTum]

I have a Karrimor long sleeve top for Autumn & the obligatory running leggings...with zip pocket for phone & tie inside the waist. A runners jacket & runners vest to add in winter. All karrimor. Really helpful assistant in Sportsdirect who is a runner.

Already have the trainers socks & sports bra.😇 Reflectors seem to be on most things I looked at.

[MummyTum Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Ooh, sounds good. Do you rate the Karrimor long sleeve? I need to get some long sleeved things for autumn / winter. Especially interested in reflective stuff as I run first thing and it’s already starting to get dark 😮

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to MummyTum]

Yes perfect at the moment but will need jacket over in winter.. Maybe the more experienced can advise us further

[MummyTum Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Maybe worth a new thread? I’ll start one...

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to MummyTum]

Sounds good 👍

[Hidden]

Bravo, Annie. It seems strange to know that there are no more walking breaks from now on!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes we are runners now! Have to get our heads round that🤣

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

Ooh Annieapple- new gear, new you! Well done - onwards and onwards!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

🤣 Transition from elderly walker to a Cto5K runner 🏃‍♀️ Miracles happen on this program 🤣

[Oldgirlruns Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Ain’t that the truth!!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

🤣

[Couchfunky Graduate]

Go girl!! You’re steaming ahead 🏃‍♀️ 😊😘

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Couchfunky]

Thank you!! You not far behind... all change for us now👍🏃‍♀️

[Couchfunky Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Hi yes not really realised it’s changing for good! Did wk6 run 1 today and tried to run a bit faster. Got out of breath but legs ok. Think that was lots of walking up steep hills in Turkey !

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Couchfunky]

Thank you!! You not far behind... all change for us now👍🏃‍♀️

[2Tired2Run Graduate]

Oh well done you, you are progressing so positively 😀.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to 2Tired2Run]

Thanks & you are having a fun run in the sun on an amazing beach 🏖

[2Tired2Run Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

👍

[DeterminedSilver Graduate]

Well done Annie !! Slow but sure we are creeping towards graduation. Aren’t you just amazed we’ve got this far !

My Wk6R3 is hopefully Sunday .

Keep on keeping on ......

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to DeterminedSilver]

Wonderful to be at this point! Hope Sunday goes really well...determined in name and nature 🏃‍♀️🌟