Week 8 run 2 done 😅😅

[Cockneymick]

I completed this run without stopping but was glad when it finished. Run 1 wk 8 wasn't as difficult for me.

I did my run at about 6pm shortly after returning from a two hour walk in the forest. I also wore a different pair of trainers (which are heavier than my usual ones). Not sure if either of those or combination were to blame or if it was just my state of mind!?

However still feeling really positive as ran for 28 minutes👏🏃‍♂️. I hope you are all well. I'm looking forward to run 3, will revert to my lucky trainers 😁🏃‍♂️👍

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You finished it!....well done. I've got my final run I'd WK 8 tomorrow morning...looking forward to it ...I can't believe how far I can cover in 28 mins...🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️just so glad I started C25K.🍀

[Brunsamarathon Graduate]

Fantastic another one under your belt.

Well done. I'm doing this one in the morning.

Don't forget the lucky trainers for your next run lol 🏃‍♂️😊

[Cockneymick Graduate in reply to Brunsamarathon]

Good luck for tomorrow morning, I'm sure you'll smash it.

Will definitely return to my lucky trainers on Thursday! 🍀👟😉🏃‍♂️👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing run 2 of week 8, however, correct me and I apologise if I am wrong, did you not run run 1 of week 8 yesterday?, if you did that is risking injury by running on consecutive days, anyway, after one day off running its onwards and upwards to run 3 of week 8, not long now until you graduate.

[Cockneymick Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Hi Al no I definitely did run 1 week 8 on Sunday. Thank you for your encouragement. The finish line is in sight! My goal when I started out was to exercise regularly and I've already achieved that 🏃‍♂️👍🏃‍♂️

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Cockneymick]

👍 🏃🏾

[JeanneMary Graduate]

Hi! I did R1W8 today - hooray! Having failed to complete R3W7 twice, I decided to move on and slow down and it worked a treat. I think I was getting over confident and going too fast. I also remember that my first run in new trainers was difficult a few weeks back, so I think a change of footwear definitely affects your running too. Well done though! We can do this!

[Cockneymick Graduate in reply to JeanneMary]

Hey that's fantastic good for you, well done, roll on week 9 for us, we're almost there 👍🏃‍♂️👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

Well done! Despite the curse of new trainers 👟😱

I am trying to avoid anything out of the norm until post graduation including change of my "lucky"sox.

This run for me tomorrow. wish me luck - hopefully I won't need it

[Cockneymick Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

Thank you! I didn't realise that the curse of the new trainers was so widespread! Important thing is I finished.

You'll be fine today, your previous hard work has prepared you.

👍🏃‍♂️👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Cockneymick]

Yep did it a couple of hours ago in the rain and mud. Weirdly I actually enjoyed it and it went better than run 1 for me.

I need to wash my lucky sox now 🧦 😀

[Bloomsbury22 Graduate]

Really well done!

[Kumearn Graduate]

Well done. I did this run yesterday too. I didn't have any new trainers or go for a two hour walk but I found this much more difficult than W8R1 too. Not sure why but atv least we made it. I have two days off before my first run of the week and maybe that is why it always seems easier. Just think, this time next week, we will be looking forward to graduating 😀

[Gill2000 Graduate in reply to Kumearn]

I found this run really hard too. It’s odd how they go. But you did it and that is really the only important thing! Well done!

[Cockneymick Graduate in reply to Kumearn]

Thank you very much and well done you👏 Yes graduation looms for us I'll have my gown waiting🏃‍♂️👍🏃‍♀️

[Gannet1 Graduate]

Well done, you did it though despite feeling the difference! 👍😊I feel like a few of the others (and the Daleks come to think of it!).... Lucky socks, lucky tops, lucky leggings - Must not deviate! 😄 Load of nonsense obviously, but whatever works for now! 😊🏃‍♀️

[Cockneymick Graduate in reply to Gannet1]

Must not deviate, must not deviate! Thanks I'll spend the day on the couch tomorrow and wear lucky trainers before run🍀👟🏃‍♂️

[Smurphorelly Graduate]

I finished run 3 of week 8 yesterday and I found it harder than run 2. No idea why, same route, clothes, time and temperature!

Just one of those things I guess 😁

[Cockneymick Graduate in reply to Smurphorelly]

I think it's whatever state of mind you're in. We'll done on completing week 8, roll on grsdustion👏👏

[Scotdee Graduate]

Heading out for this run shortly - feeling bit nervous now after reading all the comments 😬😬. Great you got through despite the trainers. I'm in awe that you ran after a big walk - I'd have been wrecked after that!!! Here's to us all successfully completing W8!

[Cockneymick Graduate in reply to Scotdee]

You'll smash it don't worry 🍀👍

[Scotdee Graduate]

Got it done and didn't collapse in a heap! See you all on the other side of W8R3 now!

[Cockneymick Graduate in reply to Scotdee]

Hooray👏👏👍

[Renee109 Graduate]

I’m at the same level and well chuffed with myself though I’m a plodder so not getting a great distance in.

[Cockneymick Graduate in reply to Renee109]

Don't worry about distance, you're exercising regularly which is a big achievement for all of us 👏👏👏

[Mudiwa Graduate]

Well done👏👏

[Watermint Graduate]

Well done you! I am have just done my Wk 3 R3. So very early doors yet. But you give me hope - so thank you!

[Cockneymick Graduate in reply to Watermint]

Good for you, keep at it, I remember wk3 well, just keep following the program 👏🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[Running-scooter1]

Well done you. I've got my kit on but have sat on sofa for an hour watching TV and trying to talk myself into going out for Wk8 run2. Help me!! I need motivation... And it looks like its gonna rain.... Just another excuse.

[Cockneymick Graduate in reply to Running-scooter1]

The rain will keep you cool and assist you. Get your favourite playlists ready and go for it, you'll smash it, you did all the hardwork in earlier weeks👍🏃‍♂️🍀🏃‍♀️

[Hanzy Graduate]

Congrats, I enjoyed run 1 but was up late last night so tomorrow now for run 2

[Cockneymick Graduate in reply to Hanzy]

Good idea, you need to be ready mentally and physically. Thanks for encouragement and good luck tomorrow👍🏃‍♂️🍀

[Hanzy Graduate in reply to Cockneymick]

Good luck on run 3, then we are on last week !!

[pandemicmademedoit]

Well done Cockneymick! I just ran W8R2 this morning and also struggled; this is the first run in the program that I seriously contemplated not finishing- but somehow I did. The humidity is high in my area today so that likely didn't help. I really think that this is more of a mental game for me now as opposed to a physical challenge- which is truly surprising to me as I NEVER thought I would be able to run for 28 mins straight when I started this. So glad to have the encouragement of this forum. Keep up the good work everyone!