Consolidation 8

[Dtay1978]

Ok, so this just happened 😮

Felt I might go a bit further tonight but not quite that far 😂

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

That’s awesome, bet you feel amazing

[Dtay1978 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Absolutely buzzing ☺️

[Bracken2018 Graduate]

Perfect , well you certainly had a great run. Isn’t it a good feeling when everything goes well and your happy to pass 5K and then 6K , so you just have to try for 7K .

It may not happen every time one goes out and that’s ok .

Congratulations for a great run - I did 7K on Thursday morning too. I took it slowly and just plodded along happy seeing all the critters scurrying back home after a night out ! 🐾

[Dtay1978 Graduate in reply to Bracken2018]

I felt so good all the way out, I think I got to around 5K before I started to really feel my energy flagging which I was quite impressed with. I just eased off a little and sauntered home 😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on your longest run, well done, makes you feel good 🏃🏾😊

[CaptFrey Graduate]

Crikey you did nearly double what i did in the same time! That’s brilliant. I may be a tad jealous

[Angelpoppy Graduate]

That's brilliant, you're doing so well! I've managed a 4k but nothing like that! How often have you been managing to get out since being back at work?

[Dtay1978 Graduate in reply to Angelpoppy]

It’s not been so bad, still every 2-3 days, I think cause I make a point of working it in to my routine it helps. I don’t allow myself to make excuses, if it’s a run day I just lace up and get out there. I just tell myself it doesn’t matter how far I go but that I have to go, kind of relieves any pressure 😊

Hey 4K is great, you should be proud of your journey ☺️

[Angelpoppy Graduate in reply to Dtay1978]

I have the exact same mentality, it's scheduled in, it's run day, go! Miss it when I don't go 😃

[Dtay1978 Graduate in reply to Angelpoppy]

I think you have to though don’t you, I feel if you even allow yourself a sniff of an excuse it’s a slippery slope. I’m the same, start to get itchy feet if it’s been a couple of days 😂

[Angelpoppy Graduate in reply to Dtay1978]

And for me knowing I've lost loads of weight and feel good about the way I look for the first time in an age, plus I feel so much healthier, I just don't want to lose those benefits!!

[Dtay1978 Graduate in reply to Angelpoppy]

Absolutely, so many positives from a motivational perspective. I need to master the weight one next, my eating habits during lockdown and then annual leave the last fortnight have been awful 😳😂

I find the food one more difficult than the exercise strangely, I’ve always loved my food, add to that I have somewhat of a sweet tooth and it makes for a very naughty Dion 😂

[Angelpoppy Graduate in reply to Dtay1978]

😂 honestly I'm not much different, super sweet tooth 🙈 and I know that cutting out sugar is the quickest way to lose weight annoyingly! But I've really improved my diet because I think of food now as fuelling my body for running. If I don't eat enough healthy stuff, I feel much worse for it when I run, so that mindset has really helped me. Also the amount of extra water I'm now drinking keeps hunger at bay most of the time which is a huge help. Best of all I've got out of that horrible cycle of I'm tired, reach for sugar, sugar crash, I'm tired, reach for sugar...I'm definitely less tired these days which must be the exercise. All of this makes for a very virtuous sounding Diane but I do still allow myself chcolate when I fancy it 😁😂

[Dtay1978 Graduate in reply to Angelpoppy]

Wow, you seem to have it sussed out, I need to follow that lead. As for the treats I think that’s probably the key isn’t it, to not deprive yourself, otherwise it’ll get a little depressing. I’m usually quite good when I get into a routine with something, so it’s just getting my mind right for it 😊

[ForestGrump63 Graduate]

Wow! Well done 👏 I have a planned 7k this morning and I’m twitching. The thought of doing one accidentally is way in my future. Hats off to you 🎩

[Dtay1978 Graduate in reply to ForestGrump63]

Yes I saw on Strava, well done ☺️

[ForestGrump63 Graduate in reply to Dtay1978]

Thank you x I only clicked the strava connection this morning 😂

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Well done! 👍

[Sara_Wales Graduate]

Inspirational.... fantastic!

[Nervousrunner Graduate]

🙌 goals

[Workingathome Graduate]

Wow that’s fab! Well done

[Maisiecat1 Graduate]

Isn't it great when our bodies and minds achieve great things! Well done. Keep enjoying your running 🏃 👍

[Dtay1978 Graduate in reply to Maisiecat1]

Still can’t quite believe I did it 😂

[Reliclullaby Graduate]

Wow that’s brilliant. Well done, what an achievement 🎉👍

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Brilliant! ... that’s a decent run too! You must be chuffed

Well done Mister 👏👏👏

[Dtay1978 Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Thanks, just a little ☺️

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

OMG!

How amazing are you?😁

You are making me so jealous now...

Go faster tights turn into go further tights 😉

I really need to crack that 5k now...

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

Aww fanks ☺️

[SweatyHettie Graduate]

Wow I’m super impressed! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️👏🏼👏🏼

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

☺️

[Deetermined Graduate]

Amazing job, congratulations! 🎉