W8r3 ✅

[MummyTum]

Which, frankly, surprised me as I went out for a curry last night and also had a cheeky beer 😬

I definitely did not want to part company with my bed this morning...

But I got out and did it. Felt so sluggish to start with, nearly thought “blow this for a game of soldiers” around 10 mins in, but kept plodding and even increased my pace for the last few minutes 🏃‍♀️ Can’t believe week 9 starts next week!

Been meaning to ask: anyone else get tingling fingers / hands when running? Noticed it quite a bit recently. Doesn’t really bother me, but would be interested to know why 😊

Happy running to anyone heading out today!

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Yes I think it’s quite common! I frequently have to stretch my fingers. Well done - nearly 🎓

[MummyTum Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Ah thanks Tasha 😊 Good to know I’m not some weird medical anomaly 😂

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great, you've now completed wk8. The tingling can be cause by clenched hands . Try to relax your shoulders, all the way down to your hands . Well done you 😊

[MummyTum Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy! I have been consciously trying not to clench my hands actually. (What do people do instead? Run with kind of flat palms?)

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to MummyTum]

I still have a clenched look but not a full tight fist if that makes any sense

[Ping-pong Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Somone one on here once described having your hands poised as if gently holding a crisp between your thumb and fingers. Works for me 😊

[MummyTum Graduate in reply to Ping-pong]

Ah, helpful, thank you ping-pong. I shall practise tonight along with a glass of wine 🍷😀

[MummyTum Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Yes it does make sense - thanks, will try that

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Congratulations almost there

[MummyTum Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks Grannytobe 😊 Can’t believe, if all goes according to plan, I’ll be graduating this time next week 😁

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to MummyTum]

Me too, going to try a new route for each of my last 3 runs as will be away from home. See you at the finish line.

[MummyTum Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Ah brilliant 😀 Well done for your amazing progress thus far 👏👏👏 And yes, see you at the finish line with a glass of bubbly 🥂

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

The extra circulation can make fingers and toes tingle, mine come home really hot after a run.

Have fun with week 9

[MummyTum Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Ah is that right? Thanks for that feedback WillowandSola - really good to know.