W8 R2

[Busylady1]

Well that was better than R1! Fewer struggle points and many more bursts of energy. Managed exactly 4K in 28 mins (excluding walk time) so a bit of a way to go to get 5K in 30 mins but nevertheless, 4K!!!!!!! Happy with that! 🎉

[JulieHills Graduate]

Well done! I went back to the woods today; it was so much better! I did 4.1K but including walks.. getting there...

[Busylady1 Graduate in reply to JulieHills]

Well done! I did a couple of laps of the field today just to try to get used to grass running but I do still prefer the road. Think it’s my age, my ankles just can’t take the uneven ground! 😂

[Fionamags Graduate]

That's fantastic - way faster than I was. It won't take you that long to get to 5k after you graduate. Re the grass running - I was exactly the same when I first ran off paved paths. Felt a bit uneven underfoot but it only took a few runs and I'm perfectly comfortable with it now. I had to change routes to run on the grass in the park to get away from people on the paths.

Keep on - not long till the finish now!

[Busylady1 Graduate in reply to Fionamags]

Ah ok that’s interesting. I’ll keep on with it and see how it goes, I do look forward to hitting the pavement though (not literally of course!) 😂 Good luck with the rest of your runs! 💪🏼😊

[Movegroove Graduate]

Well done 4K yes 💪🏻

I didn’t see this before I asked what run you were on- well done

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[Busylady1 Graduate in reply to Movegroove]

Thank you, I was a fat old dear 8 weeks ago and now I’m feeling pretty good! Not long to go now! 💪🏼😂

[Reliclullaby Graduate]

Well done, 4K brilliant 🥳

[Dolphin-Girl]

Congrats!!! I'm glad it was easier

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

I hope i do as well as you when i reach that point!... fab stuff!

[Busylady1 Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Just keep going and stay positive, it’s so easy to say it’s too hot or it’s raining, just pick your days and make it work, it’s worth it!! 🤞🏼

[Gannet1 Graduate]

Well done, sounds really enjoyable! 😄 We’re at the same point. No idea what distance I’m doing till I work out how to use Strava. 😆 Here’s to the last run of week 8, unbelievable! 👍🏃‍♀️🐢

[Busylady1 Graduate in reply to Gannet1]

I think it’s knowing how far I’m running that’s keeping me going as after next week there’s no MJ to spur me on! I’m using Map My Run which is free and gives you most of the info you need. You can set it so that she tells you when you’ve done a certain distance too, ie 1K, 2K etc, so that’ll help me. Give it a go if Strava is a pain, I’m a simpleton with technology but Map My Run is easy! 🤔😂

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Busylady1]

From one simpleton to another, thanks very much for the update! 🤣 Such mixed feelings about cutting those apron strings too😳, it’d be good to have an extra motivation! 😊🏃‍♀️🐢

[Busylady1 Graduate in reply to Gannet1]

Completely agree with you! I’ve been looking at other groups but they all seem to be doing 7-10K! I’m not that keen and would just like to do 5K, 3 x per week if I can. Everyone on here has been so supportive - going to miss it!!

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Busylady1]

Yeh, I was looking at groups in my area too (post Covid) and they all seem a bit advanced. A 5K club would be great! If there was enough of us feeling the same, maybe we could have another virtual one in consolidation?? 😄 Just planting seeds! 🌱☀️🏃‍♀️

[Busylady1 Graduate in reply to Gannet1]

I just messaged Fionamags as she has joined the B210K site and says it’s just like this one, so I’ll give it a go after next week!

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Busylady1]

Great to know that! 😀🏃‍♀️💕

[Thismumcan_run Graduate]

Fantastic! Well done, you’re faster than me. I’m not at 4K yet 😬

These types of runs are the best 😎

[Busylady1 Graduate in reply to Thismumcan_run]

You’ll get there! I was a real snail to begin with but I’m picking up speed slowly 😊💪🏼

[Thismumcan_run Graduate in reply to Busylady1]

Sometimes I go faster and find it a really good run then others I manage to get through it but only by going slower. 😂 that’s one of the good things about running, all different.