W9/R1 under my belt!

[Sussex13]

Hi all

Had to really push myself out of the door after work today as I wasn’t looking forward to it. Last run I did I struggled so much, was a tad worried I might not finish it!

After first 10-15 mins of self doubt and heavy legs I finally settled into a good, slow but steady rhythm and got it done!

3.84k.. not the magic 4 I was hoping for but I’ll take that! 💪🙌🏻

Interestingly, I forgot my earphones so had to run to the sound of my feet - quiet lane and no cars so I counted my footfall and it really helped!! Someone here gave that advice and it worked for me so thank you! 🙏

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Well done for pushing on and getting through it.

So close now!

Mig

[Sooperpook Graduate]

Nice work! I remember a tough run where measuring my cadence by counting my steps in a minute really helped distract me. Hope the next runs are more enjoyable!

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to Sooperpook]

Thank you, me too 😊

[mattymoo33]

Good job honey... almost there 👌. Brilliant that you went despite how you felt 😊🌈

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to mattymoo33]

Yes and so glad I went yesterday as today it’s pouring and mega windy!!

[acountrycabbage Graduate]

Wow Sussex, that’s incredible you did it without music! 😵 Mind. Blown. I dont think I’d cope!

So pleased for you for cracking on and getting out that door. Another good run under your belt! 🙌🏼😎🌟

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to acountrycabbage]

Thanks CC!

[Alanass Graduate]

Inspiring to us earlier in the game! Keep going!

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to Alanass]

Thanks.. and I started from a VERY low base having never even run for a bus so if I can do it, anyone can! Well done and keep going!!!

[JulesL69 Graduate]

Well done. Only a couple more before graduation 🎓 🏃‍♀️👍🏻

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to JulesL69]

I can’t believe it!!! Got to w9 💪🙌🏻

[CazzaW Graduate]

Really well done 👏 and no music 😱

Only 2 runs to go now, that must feel amazing...4 more for me!

You’ll be managing 5K before you know it 😊 keep going 💪🏃‍♀️

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to CazzaW]

Thanks Cazza, truly hope so.. though the elusive 5k seems so far away, I can’t seem to get much beyond 3.8! Good luck with your running journey. 🏃‍♀️

[CazzaW Graduate in reply to Sussex13]

I think it will come in time as we get stronger. Once graduated (hopefully next weekend 🤞) I think 5k will be my goal but can’t imagine I’ll ever be able to achieve it in 30 minutes 😆 I read on here someone said the programme should be renamed C23K 😅 as only a few graduate managing 5K in 30 minutes, so that made me feel much better!! I think just managing to run for 30 minutes is amazing 😊

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate]

Well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Like that but of advice - I’ve never heard that but will be trying that next run. Only 2 more runs to go 🎉🎉🎉