W9R2✅ Glide like a 747....🤔🏃‍♀️

[CazzaW]

Am so relieved to have got out today and as my ankle was feeling so much better decided to give it a go. I went on a different route, one that my husband runs regularly, as it’s pretty much all flat; apparently it’s an old railway line but is wide and now tarmac and a well trodden path for walkers 🚶cyclists 🚴‍♀️ and runners 🏃‍♀️ I felt strangely out of my comfort zone as I’ve only cycled it once and didn’t recognize anything or have any landmarks to gauge how far I’d run as I’ve been used to on my previous runs. I started well but had a tech issue 😬 when my music stopped 😩 but even worse Jo paused herself 😱 This completely threw me and this happened 3 times before I worked out that it was the connection between my phone and the plug in ear buds. Unbelievably I managed to keep on running without falling over 😂 and rectified the problem 👏 I didn’t feel as though I was going too fast but did keep telling myself periodically to slow down 🐢🐌 Earth, Wind and Fire told me to ‘glide like a 747’ not quite the same vision as the ‘swan’ and ‘gazelle’ I’ve heard others aspiring to run like this week but I’ll take it 🛩 A lady walking passed going in the other direction gave me a huge smile and a look of admiration that gave me a huge boost 😃

I still had to run a bit uphill towards the end of the run but made it home in one piece having covered 4.3 km in the 30 mins and ankle feeling not too bad at all 😃

All being well I shall do R3 on Sunday.... graduation feels like a long time coming, I have every sympathy for those on the injury couch 😊

Good luck to everyone out there running this weekend 🏃‍♀️🏃 and MinnieMoo....which day are you going?... I could ride shotgun.....??????

[nowster Graduate]

I wouldn't mention 747s. They're all getting decommissioned! 🤣

[CazzaW Graduate in reply to nowster]

🤣🤣 sometimes it feels like I should be too 😆

[Katnap Graduate]

Congrats! You'll smash it on Sunday!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[CazzaW Graduate in reply to Katnap]

Thanks 🐱Katnap🐱 😊

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Well done Cazza 😁💪

[Jericho2332 Graduate]

Brilliant stuff we'll done! Nearly there! 😁😁😁

[CazzaW Graduate in reply to Jericho2332]

Thank you 🙏 and you’re nearly there too 🙌

[MinnieMoo55 Graduate]

Yey!!! Woop woop!!! 🥳 🙌

Getting back out there and feeling good is a celebration in itself after so much uncertainty 😃😁

You made me 😂 when you talked about your tech problems as on my R2 I’d worn too much as it was cold when I started, and so had to contort into some weird shapes whilst keeping going to take off my phone armband, take my wind proof jacket off, tie it round my waist and shift my sleeves up before putting my arm band back on!

Good job only 🐴 we’re watching at the time!

Great minds think alike as I was only just thinking this morning that if you were close to a R3 for graduation I’d rather wait for you and cross the line together 🏁... metaphorically speaking! 😂

If you’re aiming for Sunday so will I.

Just checked the weather forecast and it’s looking pretty good, no ☀️ but no ☔️ either and no cross 💨 to cause a problem.

I’m also running an old railway line as it’s flat 😊

[CazzaW Graduate in reply to MinnieMoo55]

I run with my phone in an old money belt around my waist which is flat and not bulky which is good but not much space so I think the connection gets moved as I’m running. I think that my hubbie might be lining up some Bluetooth wireless EarPods for me as a graduation pressie 🤞😁

Great that we can both go tomorrow 👌 the weather here is due to be similar and I’ll probably go mid morning, so as we’re 5 hours behind you, if you’re going in the afternoon?? we should indeed ‘cross the finish line together’ 🏁

My ankle feels fine this morning, certainly no worse so no ill effects. We’re off on a ‘falls walk’ this afternoon as they call them out here, to enjoy the fantastic tree colours but shan’t overdo the distance.

Enjoy your Saturday 😊 am actually feeling quite excited about tomorrow 😆

[MinnieMoo55 Graduate in reply to CazzaW]

Me too! (excited that is!) 😂

My plan is to go out around 3.30 UK time so that sounds as though it would work well for you?

Autumn doing a good job of the trees here too but bet they’re pretty spectacular where you are 🍁🍂

Are you planning any favourite tunes for the last run?

Ear buds are cool to run in but it doesn’t stop the occasional tech problems 😂

[CazzaW Graduate in reply to MinnieMoo55]

That’s great 👌 if I leave at 10.30am and you at 3.30pm we will be running together and should cross the finish line at the same time 🏁🤞👏 it’ll be really lovely to have a virtual running buddy 🏃‍♀️even though we’re 3,524 miles apart 😆 I shall be going slow and steady and hopefully enjoying it 🤔🙏

Will be prepping some special tunes later, they all have to be upbeat ones or I’ll be weeping my way round 🤣

Good luck for tomorrow 😊 we’ve totally got this 💪😃🏃‍♀️

(P.S. Thought I’d already replied to you but no idea where it’s gone 🙄 so sorry if you get this twice!!... maybe I didn’t hit reply! 🤷‍♀️)

[MinnieMoo55 Graduate in reply to CazzaW]

Yup, thought I’d get some special tunes going as well 😊 the ones that have really helped me round so far 😃

I too will go slow and steady so that I can savour the moment! This isn’t about speed today but just being amazed if I flipping well achieve running for 30 minutes non stop. Who would have thought it when we started!

It’s really special to have a 🏃‍♀️ buddy, albeit virtual, for this run so thank you 🙏

Good luck to you too 🍀 You’re right, we got this! I shall be thinking of you in your Christmas 🩲😂

[Dance55 Graduate]

Well done CazzaW !! Great achievement. You're nearly there! I also have the same fun tech issues with the connection from my earbuds to phone and have become quite adept at jogging whilst reconnecting Spotify. Multitasking at its best! 😄

Good luck for Sunday and Graduation 😊

[CazzaW Graduate in reply to Dance55]

Thank you Dance55 😊 I’m always so worried I’m going to fall over whilst multitasking 😬 sounds like practice makes perfect 😂

Good luck with your running too 🏃‍♀️

[Dance55 Graduate in reply to CazzaW]

Thank you. Take care on that ankle! 😊

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Oh well done! Glad the ankle is better...roll on Sunday!

[CazzaW Graduate in reply to LottieMW]

Can’t wait Lottie (can’t believe I’m actually saying that 😆 and what’s more, looking forward to it 😂) and ankle feels ok this morning too 👏

[LottieMW Ambassador in reply to CazzaW]

Yay! 🙌🏼

[acountrycabbage Graduate]

Brilliant Cazza, so glad to hear you’re back out there! 💪🏼

Well done keeping going whilst battling tech issues. It’s amazing how much more you become adept to dealing with them over time. During W2 that might have floored you ☺️

Can’t wait to read your graduation post tomorrow 🤩 Listen for me whistling and wooping when you cross that finish line! GO GO GO! 💛

🏁🏃‍♀️✨🥳💪🏼💃🏼🏆🤩🎓

[CazzaW Graduate in reply to acountrycabbage]

Thanks CC 😊 will be listening 👂 and yes in W2 it literally it would have floored me 😂

[Beginner416 Graduate]

Happy for you that you are back out there and ankle is feeling good. wow you are so close! Roll on Sunday, weather looks good too!

[CazzaW Graduate in reply to Beginner416]

Thank you 😊 How are you doing....have you slayed W6? 🤞

I think we’re coming to your neck of the woods next weekend to do a falls walk. The trees are so beautiful 🙂

[Beginner416 Graduate in reply to CazzaW]

I’m good thanks, yes just completed wk7 run 2 🙂 Was a little tougher than week 1 but I put it down to the takeaway and drinks we had on Friday night! It’s getting chilly now, not sure what to wear on these runs, hopping online right now to see what I can purchase.

Oh lovely, you will have a fab time. I am yet to explore the waterfalls of Hamilton. Hubs doesn’t seem interested lol send over some recommendations once you have visited 🙂

[CazzaW Graduate in reply to Beginner416]

😆 yes sadly food and drink definitely seems to play a part, I’ve been trying to be really good the night before a run... but have failed this evening and had 2 (small!) 🍷😬 But, I’ve never drunk so much water in my life so that’s good 😇

Hopefully you’ll find R3 easier, then after that it’s a very gradual increase.

I’m going to need some long leggings now too and warmer tops so if you find anything good do let me know 😊

Will let you know about the falls and walks 👍

[RacingintheStreet Graduate]

Oh well done you , what a comeback run . Pretty brilliant distance too, what’s that ankle made of titanium 😂👌

Jo is fast becoming the problem child of coaches , she has bailed on me so many times , but she’s still my fave 😂

Enjoy your graduation run 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🎉 you will be stellar ✨✨

[CazzaW Graduate in reply to RacingintheStreet]

Ah thank you 😊 feeling excited now... who’d have ever thought I’d be saying that 🤣