ONE. MORE. RUN. TO. GO!!!!!🥳🥳🎓

[Ellaloux]

How on earth have I managed to get to week 9?!? Before starting this programme I absolutely DESPISED running- I was adamant that I’m not a runner, I will never be a runner and quite frankly I just don’t like running😂 Who knew a global pandemic and a national lockdown is what it would take to persuade me to give running a go🤣

Run 2 today wasn’t my best run, but I still plodded on to the end😊 My motivation levels were a little low today, perhaps due to the fact that it took me about 15 minutes to find somewhere to park, and then my wonderful parking experience was accompanied by a lovely scratched alloy😭😩 So by the time I gave up and plonked my car into some trees at the side of the car park, I really REALLY could not be bothered.

Anyways... back to the run🤣 I think I started off pretty well, but my energy levels dropped quite quickly! I was also running solo today which probably didn’t help. I couldn’t really get into a rhythm, (normally I don’t have a problem with this) and my legs felt so heavy!!!

I also should mention that after my run my left shin started to hurt and felt really tight- I got home about 10 minutes ago and it still feels tender! Has anyone else had any issues with this? I’ve had plenty of problems with sore and achy calves but never my shins!

I’m hoping to complete run 3 on Friday if all goes to plan- I’m so so close to the finish line now, it feels so exciting and a little bit emotional but I CANNOT WAIT FOR FRIDAY!!!😃🎓🎓🥳🥳

[HennieR62 Graduate]

How?? By being one determined person! Am cheering you to the finish line 👍

[Ellaloux Graduate in reply to HennieR62]

Thank you!😃🥳

[MontyMooDog Graduate]

You've got this wrapped up. Stay strong and get that shiny badge. I'm going for mine on Saturday and treating myself to a pair of decent running shoes..👍👍🍷😂😁

[Ellaloux Graduate in reply to MontyMooDog]

I wasn’t sure whether or not I should do it on Saturday- with my shin playing up I can’t decide whether I should take an extra rest day or not😩 I think I’ll just see how I’m feeling Friday but I’m sure I’ll be fine😊

All the best for your graduation run!😃 You’ll be ready to tackle the running world in your sparkly new running shoes!😃🏃🏼‍♀️🥳

[MontyMooDog Graduate in reply to Ellaloux]

I'd have a good soak in a nice hot bath and make sure you're hydrated enough. It's been hot here today but I always run first thing in the morning now nice and early. Like the coolness and the solitude and come back for breakfast lol😂👍😁

[Ellaloux Graduate in reply to MontyMooDog]

I think I might just do that!😄 I’m the opposite- I love an evening run, I always seem to run better around 6/7pm ish! I ran at about half 2 today, which I knew would be a mistake🤣

[Dmc33 Graduate]

Good work! Rest that leg and hopefully it settles for run 3 😊. I used to get achey shins and they really improved when I got some new and more supportive trainers

[Ellaloux Graduate in reply to Dmc33]

I’m going to invest in some proper trainers soon and get a gait analysis (I think that’s what it’s called🤣) I’m sure it’ll be fine by Friday, I can always take an extra rest day if not and graduate Saturday instead 😊

[Dmc33 Graduate in reply to Ellaloux]

Sounds like a sensible plan!

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

Well done 😊

[Ellaloux Graduate in reply to Dtay1978]

Thank you!!😃

[Keayma]

Well done. 👏👏💪 I felt exactly the same when I started and now at wk3 6 r3 feels fantastic. Yrs I had the aches and pains, however I remember the advice I got from this site was to stretch before you start and when you finish. Sometimes my legs feel heavy but i slow down which works for me. Shin pain not sure about that one. Hope it helps. Well done again. I can't wait till I get to week 9. Although dreading the next run of 20mins. 😊

[RunGirl1989 Graduate]

Well done, really almost there, last stretch and you are goong to get it 😊 I've heard that painful shins may be caused by not too good cushioning in the shoes or in the wrong foot landing technique

[SJ60]

How are you feeling? Shins any better? Good luck 👍👍👍

[Ellaloux Graduate in reply to SJ60]

They seem okay today, so tomorrow will definitely be graduation day😃🎓 Thank you!!!

[SJ60 in reply to Ellaloux]

Go for it! I’m looking forward to an update 🙌

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Wow!...look at that run! Distance and pace!.. Nothing is going to stop you from graduating!.. you will smash it!

Well done lovely!.... So excited for you!

I had achy calves before my graduation run ..but not shins so can't suggest anything!....

I can't wait to read your graduation post!... It's going to be brilliant!

What will you treat yourself to - your graduation present!?

[Ellaloux Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

I was really surprised with my pace! Because my legs felt so heavy it felt like a very slow run, I do always speed up quite a lot for the last few minutes so I think that makes it seem like I’m faster than I actually am🤣

I would love to be able to plod on tomorrow and push to 5km but I’m not sure my achy legs will allow it😂

I’ve actually treated myself to a nice new pair of leggings for tomorrow’s run!😃 Next on the shopping list...a proper pair of runner trainers🏃🏼‍♀️😁

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Ellaloux]

My 2nd consolidation run felt like that- so slow.. but I was surprised when I saw my pace!..

don’t push too hard!.. don’t want to be injured.. this run is all about crossing that virtual finish line 🏁🎓🏅👏👏👏

You have all the time in the world to improve pace ...

So lady... we need a celebratory photo of you crossing the line in your lovely new leggings 👏👏👏

You got this! x