Week 9 Run 1!

[HexGirl]

Week 9! 😱 I can’t believe I’m here! Did run 1 today and it went well! Much like most of my longer runs, the first 10 minutes were hard but when I hit the half way point it got easier I find that my body just kind of goes on autopilot after a while and I don’t have to worry about not getting to the end cause I know I will, it’s more of a mental battle to endure it for the length of time. A battle I seem to keep winning though! really excited to have made it this far, looking forward to taking on runs 2 & 3!

[2718281 Graduate]

Well done HexGirl, you've got this!! I think you are completely right, the mental battle is as hard, if not harder than the running part, but you are winning

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to 2718281]

Thanks so much

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Isn't it good to be able to run non stop for 30 minutes, well done HexGirl, not long now until you graduate, good luck for your graduation run 🏃🏾 😊

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

It is! I still can’t believe I’m doing it 😂 thank you!

[Hidden]

It's a satisfying feeling 👍 keep it going HexGirl

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Hidden]

It really is! Thanks! I will

[Hidden]

Congrats HexGirl , nearly there, not long till you graduate, I finished today and, waiting at the finish line for you 😂

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Congratulations!! thank you! I’m right behind you!

[swissfish Graduate]

Well done! I'm only 1 week behind you - I did W8R1 this morning and I agree it's as much a mental battle as a physical one.

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to swissfish]

Thank you! I’m glad people can relate! Not long now and you’ll be graduating too!

[CI578 Graduate]

Well done nearly there 👍

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to CI578]

Thanks! getting closer!!

[limu_mu Graduate]

Well done and welcome to week 9 !!! Sounds like it was a good run!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to limu_mu]

Thank you! It was tbf! Better than I thought

[Zip54 Graduate]

I totally agree with you about knowing your body can do it, just needing to convince your mind. I find every run I'm having a conversation in my head about whether to keep running or stop despite the fact that nothing is aching or burning and I am breathing OK. It seems that I have to repeatedly run through a body scan to actually convince myself it's OK to keep running.

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Zip54]

I can relate to that completely 😂 I’d like to think that in time the mental battle will get easier in the same way that the physical battle did!

[Indielass00 Graduate]

Fantastic! Graduation is just in sight! 🏅🏃🏻‍♀️ Enjoy 😀

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Indielass00]

I still can’t believe it! Thank you

[NusiaFab Graduate]

Keep winning HexGirl!! Not far too go now👍

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to NusiaFab]

Thanks! not far at all!

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

I’ve only just seen this post, well done HexGirl, the autopilot thing is so cool isn’t it, that’s what I experience and it’s a great feeling as your legs just carry you along. You’ve done so well and now Graduation Day is in sight 🏅👀 keep up the good work 👍🏃‍♀️

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

It’s super cool! I’d never have thought my body would get to that point! Thank you

[Frenc Graduate]

Way to go HexGirl! I totally agree, it’s all about telling ourselves we can do this. When I’m finding it tough, I remind myself that my legs haven’t fallen off, even if they ache a bit, and that I can do it. 😀

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Frenc]

Haha, that’s exactly it! Thank you!

[itselenax Graduate]

That's fantastic, congrats! Only 2 runs left to go, and you feel will incredible when you graduate! x

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to itselenax]

Thanks I just got back from run 2 and I’m so excited for run 3 and graduating now! x

[itselenax Graduate in reply to HexGirl]

Yay well done! I hope it went well? x

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to itselenax]

So well thank you! better than run 1 and I did bang on 5k which was super exciting cause I never thought I’d do that by the end of the program. Buzzing thank you so much x

[itselenax Graduate in reply to HexGirl]

Oh wow well done! I still haven't cracked 5k but taking it slow since being ill last month. Good luck with your last run x

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to itselenax]

In fairness I still think the biggest achievement is being able to run for 30 mins but it was a super pleasant surprise! I hope you’re feeling better now? Taking it steady sounds very sensible to me thank you so much :3 x

[itselenax Graduate in reply to HexGirl]

Oh definitely, it's such a huge achievement! I had Covid over Christmas which wasn't great but I feel basically back to normal now which is good. & getting the vaccine today x

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to itselenax]

Oh that’s awful! I’m so glad you’re feeling better now! And that’s super good news about the vaccine! x