W8 done ✅😊. Nemesis run next 🍀🤞🏼

Well that’s week 8 complete, with today’s run almost a carbon copy of run 2 and both of them better than the first.

The next run is my Nemesis Run. 😕

W9r1 was as far as I got last time doing C25k last summer. The evening after I completed that run the niggling foot injury that I had carried, rested, cajoled and nursed along for the past few runs gave out completely. Diagnosed as extensor tendonitis, I was told that it could take weeks to months to heal. Sadly it was the latter, and I resigned myself to the fact that my original ‘5k by 50’ goal had slipped away from me.

Fast forward to this January. With my 50th birthday been and gone, I tweaked my goal to ‘5k at 50’ and made C25k my New Year resolution. Along with Dry January, which I completed 😇, I am now Dry for Lent too. I have to admit that my love for dark chocolate 🍫 has not been compromised - you have to leave yourself some indulgences!

This running malarkey is wonderful......

😊 It has seen me beat the usual winter blues and kept me feeling up beat and joyous at times when I might otherwise have gone into the doldrums.

😊 It has put me in touch with so many wonderful and supportive people on this forum (admins, mentors, graduates and nearly-there-newbies), who I am proud to call my network of VRBs. Your comments, support and banter are priceless, thank you 🙏🏻.

😊 I feel stronger, both physically and mentally and I don’t want to let this feeling go, ever.

😊 I am a runner 🏃‍♀️! Me, the one who always said “Oh, I don’t do running.” Now converted 😉.

Gosh, this has turned into a bit of a ramble! I only meant to do a quick post!

So, where was I?

Oh yes. Nemesis Run next.

Week 9 - I am so coming to get you! Again!!

[Roxdog Graduate]

Brilliant post- thanks for sharing it. Good luck! Not a nemesis - it will be a triumph!

[Hidden in reply to Roxdog]

Thank you! W9r1 will be so good to do and then I guess w9r2 will feel even better!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

A nice upbeat post...........but why oh why refer to a nemesis run.............former nemesis, sure, that is all in the past.

[Hidden in reply to IannodaTruffe]

W9r1 is the run that has been my first goal throughout the whole of this C25k. It will no longer be my nemesis on Tuesday! I shall be calling it my ‘former nemesis’ run. Then I shall be running towards my next (note not ‘last’) goal of the finish line W9r3 with a spring in my step!

[Comfortnotspeed]

You have done so much and come so far, helping and supporting others on your way.

When you smash W9 it’s going to feel great! We can do this together. W9 for me too 😊 🌸🏃🏼‍♀️🌸

[Hidden in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

Cheering you all the way Comfort! 😊🏃‍♀️

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Brilliant running Delly-dot, it doesn't matter how long it takes to where you want to be the point is you will get there and the determination you've got is brilliant 😊😊

[Hidden in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you. W9r1 has been my first goal all this C25k. Once it’s cracked my next goal is the finish line!

[Hidden]

Go Delly dot go gal and alcohol Free whoop whoop this is the new you

Well done 🥳👍🥳

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 😊. Not chocolate free though! 😋 🍫 I’m really going to have to curb my cravings!

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Ahhhh life's vices we all have them Delly D the sweetie drawer in out house calls me regularly and staying away from it grrrrrrr it's soooooo hard 😝

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

That’s lovely to read and all our fingers will be crossed as we cheer you on for your next run

[Hidden in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you guys 😊🙏🏻 Hoping you’re on the mend and back to running soon?

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Am hoping for a run on my day off Wednesday am walking good distances thanks

[Jennypenny2]

Well done, and good luck for next week.

[Hidden in reply to Jennypenny2]

Thank you! I'm so glad it is finally here! My head is already pondering what comes next......? I'm a sucker for a plan!

[Fionamags Graduate]

You go for it Delly and enjoy that shiny badge next to your name when ur done!!!

[Hidden in reply to Fionamags]

Thank you! I am really looking forward to that shiny little badge. It's been a long time coming!

[Nilsam Graduate]

Oh wow, Delly-dot, great post. You have achieved so much in your 50th year...you have healed and got your health back up to scratch. You are a runner! Can't wait to see you next post. 👣👣👣👍💃

[Hidden in reply to Nilsam]

Thank you Nilsam 🙏🏻😊.

There's been a bit more sensible 'caring fairy' talk🧚‍♀️ and a lot less 'negative gremlin' 👿 bashing on this round of C25k! I still haven't named her...... but she has been talking a lot of sense lately.

[Nilsam Graduate in reply to Hidden]

So pleased. I am going to give👩‍🎨 Enid a caring fairy 🧚‍♀️as I think it may be the gift we all need over the coming weeks and months. I am so pleased you are feeling so good and I have to say it is your hard work in working on all areas of your health that is paying off. Well done. 🤝👍 Celebrations coming soon. 💐

[Hidden in reply to Nilsam]

Brilliant😊 ! I'm sure Enid will get on brilliantly with her caring fairy 🧚‍♀️. Enid's fairy will help stem all the negativity and might just keep Enid away from the biscuits 🤐 . Mine's not doing much good a steering me away from the chocolate though🍫.... Sooo need to give them names; 'caring fairy' is lovely, but a bit of a mouthful!🤪

[Nilsam Graduate in reply to Hidden]

We can definitely work on it. Keep happy munching. 👩‍💻🤝👍

[Hidden]

Good luck Delly-dot, third time lucky, go smash it 🏃‍♀️🍀🤗

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! 🍀🤞🏼

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Great post Delly-dot! I had a similar nemesis run and was very nervous. Just take it steady and you will do this. Bring on the graduation 👍😁

[Hidden in reply to Wenderwoo]

Yes, I remember reading your post and you smashed it! Thank you 😊

[Timotea Graduate]

You are going to do it! You have done so well and been such an inspiration. Here’s to your former nemesis run and to your graduation. So exciting and such an achievement. Will send you virtual champagne 🍾 when done.

[Hidden in reply to Timotea]

What a lovely reply, thank you! 🥂😊

[Phdgranny Graduate]

I’ll be doing that tomorrow too! I have to take my car for a service so I am going to run back! I can’t even begin to imagine that 8 weeks ago I would even have thought about walking back, it’s just over 3.5 miles so I’ll run until my 30 mins is up and then walk, the last bit is steeply uphill so should work out well with the run on the flat. I have always said “I don’t do running” but like you I have found this forum soooo encouraging and helpful, if you’re up there’s someone to congratulate you and if you’re down someone will always help you to realise it’s normal and temporary. Amazing programme, keep us posted DD about your final week and so will I xx

[Hidden in reply to Phdgranny]

I love that you are running back from the garage! That's brilliant! Enjoy your run 😊🏃‍♀️

[mom24uk Graduate]

Reading your post, which is similar to the one I've just posted, it seems week 8 is a week of reflection and epiphanies!

It must have been so frustrating to get this far last time but you're coming at it this time after fully recovering. I've every confidence that you're going to smash it!

[Hidden in reply to mom24uk]

Thank you so much! Enjoy your final week and good luck to you too 😊.

[Joanney69 Graduate]

Week 9 is shaking in its shoes 😁

You'll smash it, I bet. And it will feel so good after getting so close last year 😊

C25k at 50 rocks - I completed it 5 days before my 51st birthday 3 weeks ago, now on my 3rd week of consolidation runs 🏃 ☺

Look forward to seeing your graduation 🎓 post ☺ 👍 🏃

[Hidden in reply to Joanney69]

Thank you so much Joanney! Well done on your progress. How are the consolidation runs going? I’m going to have to start planning my next steps 🏃‍♀️😊.

[Joanney69 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Actually OK - just sticking to 30 minutes with Michael at the moment, I will have to give him up eventually!! 😂

I'm not sure what is coming after this week, I'll have to have another read of the post for after graduation. I may look to increase my time gradually, see how I get on 😊 I'm not up to 5k yet, so that's something to aim for ☺ 🏃

[pippkins Graduate]

You are going to SMASH week 9!

Stay happy!

[Hidden in reply to pippkins]

Thank you pippkins! Running is definitely keeping me happy 😊! It’s also a nice bit of normality in these strange times.

[MartinKH Graduate]

Very well done, and a great post Delly-dot.

You’re going to get through and smash week 9 👍💪 and we all look forward to hearing all about your graduation 🎓 run

Happy running 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️👍👍

[Hidden in reply to MartinKH]

Thank you Martin! Counting down now 😊🤞🏼🏃‍♀️ and the sun is shining this week! Hooray!