Its the Final countdown !

[Instructor57]

Week 9 Run 1 in the bag !

that took some fight with the gremlins this morning as i had been to the osteopath yesterday and didn't sleep much and was wide awake at 5:30.

went downstairs and made a cuppa, i was going to take it back to bed with me as i was tired , got back upstairs and i thought of all my friends on here (Yes, Friends !) that would also be running this morning, so i put my running gear on drank my tea went back downstairs did my dynamic warmup routine and was out of the door on my warmup walk at 6:05 😬

it felt ok, i was at a steady pace by 5 mins in (albeit a bit slow)

10 mins and feeling ok and enjoying my music, a real blast from the past with Jethro tull ! 😊

it was comfortable at this time of course as it hadn't warmed up too much.

got halfway and started thinking of my c25k journey , it .has been amazing, i ran every other day until i injured myself on week 8 run 1.

then 16 days later was able to jump straight back in at week 8 run 2, then 1 day rest and then run 3

then i almost laughed out loud as i remembered the only run i ever had to repeat , it was week 2 run 2 and my old trainers fell apart half way around and the soles came off hahaha, i had to tie them on with my laces so i could try and walk home😂

while im remembering all this my run of course was just disappearing in in front of me and before i knew it i had 10 mins left and the hill to contend with .

the hill was fine, my head was in the right place and i was actually enjoying this run even though i still have some discomfort !

hill conquered and the last few minutes to go ! feeling good

of course this run is a couple of mins longer than week 8 which meant i would probably finish after another shorter hill.

i could see the finish line in my head , and i was not going to speed up to it !

Laura comes back in to tell me thats it ! 30 mins of running is over for today !

Bring on 9, 2 ! im back ! 😬

[EThomas Graduate]

Well done for getting out there.

Good luck for your next runs. Graduation is just around the corner.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to EThomas]

Thank you !

That was as much mental strength as physical 😁

[EThomas Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

I take it your didn't feed the gremlins then...

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to EThomas]

Haha , correct! 😁

[f1madman Graduate]

Well done finish line in sight you'll have to think of more things to think about lol! FYI I woke up at 5 then went back to sleep and then woke up at 6 and went back to sleep....

Maybe I'll run tomorrow instead lol. So really well done on not going back to bed.

Have the pains pretty much dissappeared now?

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to f1madman]

Haha, believe me , I was so tempted 😁

No, the problem has not disappeared, it is however still slowly improving.

I have discomfort when I run , hence my slower pace , I had a couple of ibuprofen AFTER my run because I don't want to mask any pain if I'm running.

Then it usually settled down again .

The osteopath is happy that it's improving, she can feel I'm not as tight around the glutes as before .

It appears the problem was glutes AND piriformis.

I'm trying to tread a fine line with it at the moment but getting there slowly

[sally1993]

Well done, so inspiring! So happy for you I can feel your smile as you ran along remembering your journey 🏃🏼‍♀️ x

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to sally1993]

Thank you Sally, yes it was a happy run 😁🏃

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Oh, fabulous, Ian! This made me smile this morning. You took it nice and steady, enjoyed your run and didn’t take any risks!

A ‘no drama’ run in the bag. Well done! 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍

I’m taking an extra rest day today, just a slight twinge. Probably run tomorrow!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks Jools , I appreciate your comments as always !

Yes good idea for the extra rest day .

To be honest, after I graduate I will probably have more rest as well.

Enjoy your day and thanks for your continued support 🙂👍

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate]

Morning Ian!

You’re back with a bang and graduation around the corner!

Well done, I can just imagine you running with a smile on your face. Well done on not feeding the gremlins 🤣

Enjoy your weekend!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

Thank you !

I appreciate your support as always 👍

Porridge and ibuprofen now for breakfast lol 😂

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Nice one, I’m debating if kI can be bothered to get up now as it will be too hot to run later. I’ve had two days off already 😣

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

Don't beat yourself up about it !

I know you will go when you are ready !

Your graduation will wait for you, it's not going anywhere so don't feel pressured 👍

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

You’ve inspired me, I’m up and getting ready! Now or never today 😁

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

Haha, love it 😂😂😂

[MontyMooDog Graduate]

Great run. Not long to go now before you graduate👍😀

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to MontyMooDog]

Thank you !

That was a mental battle to get out of the door, then it was ok 😁

[Dreambird Graduate]

Well done for get out there onwards to final 2 runs - my plan was the same but I turned over and slept on 😴- I’ll definitely go tomorrow morning early 🏃🏼‍♀️👍

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Dreambird]

Thank you , you should find it a little cooler tomorrow actually 👍

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate]

So good to hear. You’re certainly back and enjoying it. Good luck with your two final runs.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

Many thanks ! 😁👍

I appreciate it

[Lottie74]

What a great post! Definitely an inspiration and I’m hoping one day the the thought my slight incline doesn’t scare the living daylights out of me!

This was my second early morning run, I was surprised that I find it easier as I’m definitely not a morning person.

Thank you for the pointer on Dynamic warm up stretches as they’ve been a tremendous help.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Lottie74]

Thanks Lottie , and I'm so pleased to hear you find the dynamic warm ups help .

They certainly helped me !

That day will come Lottie , just be patient.

You will get to the point where you just do the hill without any thought !

As long as you keep going out of the door and doing your best, you will get there .

This program is amazing , I know it may sound easy to say but you just have to trust it .

It's difficult to see that though sometimes when you are going through it .

But I, just like many others on here , i thought I was going to die on week 1 😂

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Instructor 57...

Oh, Well done, I am so pleased for you!

That must have been such a challenge today and you did it...

Well done with the hill too! Something I just cannot face!

Easy day for you now, you really do deserve it and you’re so nearly there...Good luck 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Chrissie, I appreciate your comments 😬👍

[Roxdog Graduate]

So pleased! This is great progress! I also ran early this morning and it was HOT! The joy of your run really shone through your post. Jethro Tull - hmmm - I might add some songs by them to my playlist, although I knew I was making progress today because I turned my music off for a while. I know I'm on a roll when I run without music!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

Thank you !

Glad you had s good run also !

I appreciate you comments 👍

Yes, I only started playing music from week 6 run 3 I thought it would help with having no more intervals .

My first music track on my first 25 min run was link Floyd's 'Echoes' it's a 24 minute track .

So I didn't even look at my watch or pace untill the track ended , then Laura cane in to tell me id finished 😂

[Fifitrixiebell73 Graduate]

👏👏👏👏

Well done, Ian!

Graduation is just peeking over the horizon!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Fifitrixiebell73]

Thank you !

I appreciate it 🙂👍

[61Lady Graduate]

Great news you’re back on track - graduation is in sight.

I’m especially impressed at anyone being “dynamic” in any shape or form at 6 in the morning 🤣

So pleased you're fit enough to get going again

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to 61Lady]

Haha yes hadn't thought of that 😂😂

[Foxyblue]

Fantastic! Not long now 😊 will be looking out for your graduation post 😉

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Foxyblue]

Thank you ! 😬🏃

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Brilliant! 👏👏 Well done Ian

I love how you sneaked off for an early morning run instead of climbing back in bed with your cuppa..... but when the running calls you just gotta go! 🤣

Staying close by to read your posts on your last 2 runs - can’t wait to read it!

After your injury the celebration will be all the sweeter!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Thanks Jane , I'm a bit sore at the moment so may need a few days 😂