One week later, W8R2.....

[IslandSlogger]

I felt I had to take a break as since Friday we have had gale force winds and even when they ‘calmed down’ by Monday, it was still too strong for me to run in. I live right by the sea, on a Hebridean island, very open and exposed, and with lockdown I can’t go to the sheltered park we have as it is too far away. So local is my option.

So today I put my big girls pants on and went and did it. Slow, and blowing at first, but I managed it. Fine weather scheduled so hope to get back into my normal rhythm- started onApril 1 and have only taken one extra day of rest until now!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great job... and only one previous extra rest day with your local situation is admirable.

[IslandSlogger Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

We don't have too many people here on C25K who live on a Hebridean island, is it outer Hebrideas like Barra or Lewis or inner Hebrideas like Mull or The Isle of Skye, just a little interested as I am also a runner and live in Scotland, yes it was a very windy last weekend, however, this coming weekend is to be very warm, enjoy your runs, it won't be long before you graduate. 😊 🏃🏾

[IslandSlogger Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Isle of Lewis, and it will be warmer - takes some getting used to for running 😁!

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Good for you! I live on the coast in the south west. A little tamer than you, but the winds blow up the Bristol Channel. I used to hate running in the wind, but I'm learning to love it.

[Bassmamma15 Graduate]

I live on the Isle of Man and can also be very windy plus I’m halfway up a cronk so very hilly. hard going but running downhill always a plus

[IslandSlogger Graduate in reply to Bassmamma15]

Cronk - what a great word, added to my vocabulary 😁

[Bassmamma15 Graduate in reply to IslandSlogger]

Gaelic for hill 😄

[IslandSlogger Graduate in reply to Bassmamma15]

Different Gaelic - not that I am an expert! 🤣

[Eileanfraoch Graduate]

That's brilliant, I stay on an island to, understand thenwesther constraints we have to work with. Keep going, it's a great feeling and you have one more week to go, 👍

[IslandSlogger Graduate in reply to Eileanfraoch]

Thanks Eileanfroach, I know you share the challenges. Great to see you have graduated, well done!

[Lizcanrun Graduate]

Well done for braving the weather! I think having an extra rest day is good for you sometimes. Like you, I've pretty much run every other day throughout (just did W9R1 - can't believe that!!), but was advised to take an extra day at some point and I could really feel the difference - in a good way! Hope you get some sunshine soon 😁

[jcflash Graduate]

We were neck and neck from the beginning. Shame the bad weather has put you back a bit. I'm hitting W9R2 tomorrow. Fingers crossed I should graduate on Sunday.

[IslandSlogger Graduate in reply to jcflash]

Well done! I was hoping to graduate then too - but, in the scheme of things....🤷‍♀️😁