W8R3 running the gauntlet.

[Nymahchai]

After lots of foot stretches yesterday courtesy of uTube , this morning foot felt improved so decided this was it.

Changed my route to give me a change of scene but it was a mixed bag dodging dustmen who cheered me on 👍, lollipop man who took pity on this staggering woman, and a gazillion prams on the school runs with accompanying dogs. I’ve never seen so many dogs 🐕 tied to railings outside the schools. Not doing that one again!

Suffice to say I completed the run and foot was fine. Did I enjoy it? Yesss. Arrived home minus hat, gloves and gilet . Is it Spring 🌱?

[apatsyf Graduate]

Oooh, brilliant Nymahchai - glad you survived the pram brigade and menagerie and enjoyed the run. You are still 2 runs ahead of me, despite the break and I'm staggering along in your footsteps! Keep it up, look after the foot today 🏃‍♀️- there's definitely a spring in your step 🤗. It's unusually warm here 🤔. Let's hope it dries up a little now....

[Nymahchai Graduate in reply to apatsyf]

Yes it is much warmer and nice for running without clobber!! Staggering is the word- think that’s why lollipop man smiled kindly on me! You can do it too easy peasy. 💪. Last 3 runs to do before 21st Jan or I’ll be running in the desert 🌵. Actually that sounds quite appealing 🤔!! Mustn’t slack mustn’t slack...

[Buddy34 Graduate]

It is strange weather we're having -4 in November then back up to 10 degrees where I live.

Anyway glad you got out to run with no problems , apart from bumping into the busy school run. 😊😊

[Nymahchai Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Strange weather indeed! 11* degrees here now. Foot still fine too thanks 🙏

[apatsyf Graduate]

Desert - that sounds too hot for me. 🥵Where are you off to?

[Nymahchai Graduate in reply to apatsyf]

Arizona! Looking forward to a bit of warmth I hope. Not too hot 🥵 but does get really cold overnight!

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

The weather’s weird isn’t it? But I suppose we shouldn’t complain that it’s not freezing cold when we want to run. Glad your foots improved enough to be able to get out there 👍😁

[Nymahchai Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

You know I’m glad I did. It was pleasant this morning but now it’s miserable ☹️ - drizzly and lots of puddles. Am being really careful with the 🦶 so fingers crossed . Took courage from you 😁

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Nymahchai]

I’m still determined to finish this, but am now going to take my time and hopefully not get injured again. You’ve only got 3 runs to go, but take your time and enjoy it 👍😁

[Nymahchai Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

3 magic runs yes! I go to Pilates tomorrow and instructor is a physio too so will check in with her. She is a runner 🏃‍♀️ too 😊

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Brilliant! And so glad you enjoyed it.

That's it, you've done it 3 times! All you need to do, is the same again with two teeny weeny little extra minutes on the end!

You've so got this!

Mig

[Nymahchai Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Mig that’s exactly what I keep telling myself.. what’s 2 more minutes after all 😎. I’m getting rather excited about the whole thing and I’m being so careful about warm up stretches and cool down ones too.

I’m nowhere near 5K but just getting to end of week 9 will make me grin 😁. Actually I do think my pace has increased although I forgot to switch my App from walk to run so who knows! Extra glass of wine 🍷 tonight ..😬