Wow, that was super hard but W8R3 done!

[Bloomsbury22]

Pollen has been insane again, and have asthma so been grounded last few days. Got up super early though today, took all the meds, drank all the water and went for it! Was not pretty, and def could not have gone further but completed W8! Once recover...if ever recover...will be doing my pollen dance as this year has been INSANE and according to the Met forecast not due to drop until Wednesday when it goes from Very High to a mere High...🙀. Still, am now on W9!!!

[Mhjogs Graduate]

I’ve been struggling with the pollen too! ☹️

[Bloomsbury22 Graduate in reply to Mhjogs]

It is insane, isn’t it?! 😿

[sapphire309]

Well done! I did this run yesterday and it was so tough, but we’re onto the last leg now!! That deserves a big pat on the back👍💪🏃🏻‍♀️

[Bloomsbury22 Graduate in reply to sapphire309]

Thank you! Well done you too! It’s remarkable isn’t it?!

[ChubbyJawa Graduate]

Well done on pushing through. Pollen levels do seem to have been very high a lot this spring/summer.

Just 3 more runs now to graduation. 😊

[Bloomsbury22 Graduate in reply to ChubbyJawa]

Thanks! Yes, it’s been super high this year. What a time to take up running! 😹 Yes, only three more...🙀. The pollen/asthma situation has massively slowed me down over the past few weeks and had to take two or three rest days between runs, but actually dying on a run seemed slightly counter-productive! So I’ll get there, albeit maybe wearing a gas mask!

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate]

Well done 😁👍Fantastic result for you in the circumstances.

Doing the same one tomorrow morning and I don’t need to worry about pollen thankfully.

[Bloomsbury22 Graduate in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

Thanks! And good luck! You’ve got this. 👍

[Mudiwa Graduate]

Well done 👏

[Bloomsbury22 Graduate in reply to Mudiwa]

Thank you!

[Deetermined Graduate]

Well done!!! I found it hard even without suffering from bad allergies so it's really impressive how you are doing this under these aggravating circumstances. All the best for week 9 and fingers crossed that the pollen will not be as bad then. Just three more runs to go until graduation, woohoo!

[Bloomsbury22 Graduate in reply to Deetermined]

Thank you! Suddenly realising all the benefits of oxygen! 😹😹😹

[Deetermined Graduate in reply to Bloomsbury22]

😂 Have you tried to wear something which covers your mouth and nose during a run? I did this sometimes in the beginning as I had difficulties with breathing and coughs when breathing in cold air while running. Due to the temperatures it probably will be very hot under such a bandana or headband or face mask now but overall it still might make it easier for you, and due to the current circumstances you also wouldn't have to fear funny looks from passersby. 😁

[SB1724]

Me too this morning! Bring it on week 9!

See you at graduation! 👩‍🎓 🏃‍♀️

[Bloomsbury22 Graduate in reply to SB1724]

Well done you too! 🙌🙌🙌