Week 8, run 1 - Yes we can!

[Jamicharla]

Well, with a lot of rubbish things going on at the moment, i really, really didnt feel up to getting out for todays run... new week, longer distance... it was getting later and later and i had a millions easy reasons to say no. Feeling pretty blue and just wanted to give myself a bit of tlc...

But a little voice inside was saying... a run could be tlc if you want it to be... think how you will feel when youve done it. So i decided i would give it a go after all - no pressure. Just see how you go.

Took an entirely new route today through my village so paths and roads to navigate, but found a straight forward enough route i wanted to test out... and to my surprise i LOVED this run - best one to date - no question!

Not gonna lie all the early check ins threw me and i did think it was going to drag, but suddentlu MJ was saying only 5 mins left!! What??? And to my surprise i realised thst i actually had enough in the tank to speed up! So that is what i did!! Feel soooo proud. The finish line is in sight and i feel excited about it. This plan really does work!!

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

Way to go you ,👍👌💪

Congratulations not long to go until graduation

Sometimes those runs when we really don't feel like it turn out to be the greatest!

Onwards and upwards! 😁

[HelenofTroy123 Graduate]

Omg I had exactly the same run 1 week 8!! And did the same - a totally different route. I loved it

Did run 2 today and it was my second favourite run - not as good or as natural as run 1 but still up there a being really enjoyable!!

Well done!!

[Jamicharla Graduate in reply to HelenofTroy123]

Ah thats brilliant! Its crazy how you can transition into this stage without even really realising its happened. About half way through today i thought... im actually running. Not speedy, but not a snail either! When did that happen?!

Good to hear how you dound run 2 as i am mindful that i might find it a bit harder next time! But i do feel like at this stage the rest of the plan feels more than possible!!

[Busylady1 Graduate]

Yes! You’ve got this! Keep going, nearly there! 🎉