Loved today's run (w9 R2)

[OrigamiWolf]

Gorgeous run in the sunshine today. Knowing about the toxic ten really helped. Changing my music helped a lot as well. Is it bad that I really enjoyed running to "Dear Future Husband"...?

Had enough energy to push a bit at the end, so I ran faster and made it to 4.59km. Hurray! I don't think I'll reach 5km in my last run of the programme but it feels good to be getting close.

Plus, this time I tired myself out so I went back to work in a calm and reasonable frame of mind 😁

So surprised that the programme has made such a difference. I have never run distances and I couldn't have imagined I would run for 30 minutes a few weeks ago.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Well done on your penultimate run of the program !Don't worry about reaching 5K on week 9 though,

It really doesn't matter .

There's plenty of time for that after graduation and consolidation.

Enjoy your graduation run 😁

[OrigamiWolf Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

You're very right. I've loved the programme and just being able to run is a triumph in itself.

I am excited about 5k seeming reachable, with work. I think I'm worrying about finishing the programme and being left to my own devices and it's nice that 5k is looking possible in the next month or so. So it's something realistic to work towards!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to OrigamiWolf]

Have a look at this 5K plan from our very own roseabi Something to work on after consolidation perhaps 😁

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[OrigamiWolf Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Oh yes. That's perfect. I'll consolidate what I've done -- really looking forward to making it easier and also to not pushing forward every week -- and then do this.

Keen to start mixing things up a bit too. Years (and years and years) ago I was a sprinter and I still find that faster running feels more natural to me, but my muscles definitely weren't up to it pre-C25. Now, I think I might be able to start some shorter faster runs without being in pain for days afterwards!

[LanciaA Graduate]

Hi OrigamiWolf. I am glad to hear this went well for you, especially with sunshine - none in my part of the world today.It is good to hear that you were able to pace it about right - this bodes well for the final run of the week.

As for ''Dear future husband....'', I guess this rather depends on your marital status / status to be!!

[OrigamiWolf Graduate in reply to LanciaA]

Yeah... Don't tell my husband 😂

It had a good rhythm for running to!

[couchvssofa Graduate]

Well done and enjoy your graduation run 👍🏽🙂