W8r3 ✅ but meh 😒

[PhoebeJane]

Completed week 8 this morning and I found it really tough. Probably the tougher of the longer runs so far. Just felt slow, heavy legs, heavy breathing and just did not enjoy it. I really hope it was a one off as I was so excited to hit week 9. One day’s rest and we’ll see how it goes I guess 🤷‍♀️ Hope you all had a good run day today

[Sedge Graduate]

If it helps my experience of W8R3 was exactly the same last Thursday.... I’m pleased to say W9R1 was completely different. I’d put today down as just one of those runs!

See you at the finish line!

[PhoebeJane Graduate in reply to Sedge]

Very good news. Hopefully the experience will be the same here. Not long to go now - good luck!

[SammiN3 Graduate]

My week 8 was the same... but week 9 is fantastic! People said week 9 is great but I didn't think it would be after my week 8. I gave myself 2 rest days between each of the runs and that helped my heavy legs but it did mean I graduated later than I was hoping. Enjoy!

[PhoebeJane Graduate in reply to SammiN3]

But you graduated and that’s what counts. Amazing achievement! Well done and thanks for the positivity

[SammiN3 Graduate in reply to PhoebeJane]

Thank you... and you will too! Not long to go.

[Roxdog Graduate]

Tough runs make you tougher and you completed so that's perfect. I remember finding week 8 tough and I had to dig deep to get through. You may have unconsciously speeded up, so keep it nice and steady, but it sounds like you are doing just great.

[PhoebeJane Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

I do unconsciously put pressure on myself so maybe I did speed up without realising... who knows... But will take w9 1 day at a time. Thanks!

[PhoenixRise Graduate]

It was a one off! Chin up, rest and prepare mentally for W9. We are all rooting for you!

[PhoebeJane Graduate in reply to PhoenixRise]

Thank you! A little nervous I have to say 😬😊🥵

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Aww chin up lovely-

Horrid runs like this make us better runners... and guess what..

You can tell the difference between a good and not so good run ..👏👏👏 thats brilliant! Means you’ve already learnt!

You’re so close - 1 more week! 3 runs left... 90 minutes and you’re a graduate! 🎓👍

You’re doing so fab!...

[PhoebeJane Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Thank you!!! The achievement is already huge regardless. So yes, 1 week, 3 runs left. So close! I can do this, thanks to all of you wonderful people 😍