🎉 4 year runniversary 🎉

[Katnap]

Another year since graduating C25K 🙀And as I like to be different, I seem to have the habit of marking my runniversaries by saying goodbye to an old pair of running shoes.

I got good value out of these as they've helped carry me over 1000km. Although they have little wear, they are over 2 years old and I don't want to add further risk of injury.

I am currently using the C25K program to aid recovery from a surgical procedure from about a month ago. But.... that didn't stop me from joining in the Great South Run mega HU VRB meet. I don't remember seeing a 10 mile run in C25K between W5R3 and W6R1 but I'm a bit left field 🤣

Tomorrow's run is W8R2.

Wherever you are in the program I hope you see it through and remember that the HU forum is here to help you now and beyond 5k. AND if you need to return!

May you too have many runniversaries!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

* UPDATE * 01/11/22 22:20

Shoes now in a shoes recycling bin in the local leisure centre (so not going to landfill)

[TailChaser Graduate]

This is from someone who just popped out for a run 18 months ago and came back 5 hours later having done 26.2 miles… yes, I can confirm he’s left field.

[Katnap Graduate in reply to TailChaser]

With determination, it's amazing what we can do with our bodies 💪

[GTFC Graduate]

Just a really good person. Super talented and super modest. I'm toasting you now with my wine 🍷 Very best wishes 💙

[Dexy5 Graduate in reply to GTFC]

and me 🍷, happy runniversary Katnap , and enjoy c25k again.

[Katnap Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

It's always good to be there with a new cohort of graduates 🐱👍Thank you Dexy5

[Katnap Graduate in reply to GTFC]

I'll join your toast with my mug of Earl Grey 🤣

[Katnap Graduate in reply to GTFC]

Cheers GTFC 🍵🍷

[Beachcomber66 Graduate]

Epic post Katnap! Many many happy runniversaries!! I hope your procedure worked out well. All of the GSR mob are left field and proud of it 🙂

[TailChaser Graduate in reply to Beachcomber66]

Hell yeah 💪!!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate in reply to TailChaser]

👊

[Katnap Graduate in reply to Beachcomber66]

Procedure went well thanks BC. Just waiting for analysis/ results.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate in reply to Katnap]

👍

[CBDB Ambassador]

Happy Runniversary!

Happy Runniversary card

[Katnap Graduate in reply to CBDB]

Love the card CBDB ❤️

[Frenc Graduate]

They look in pretty good shape for 2 years Katnap ! I hope they are replaced with something nice, and I hope your recovery goes well 😊.

[Katnap Graduate in reply to Frenc]

Thanks Frenc !When you start C25K 1x pair of running shoes is all you need.

I sort of already have the replacement shoes 🐱👍

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

yay Katnap what a great day!! Your 4 year anniversary..this place wouldn’t be the same without you!!! Congratulations 🥳 here’s to the next 4 x

[Katnap Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

A Thanks Mummycav 🐱I cross my paws and wish the same for you 😃

Are you getting much running of late?

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Katnap]

thank you lovely …not at the moment…my life has taken off since I started working so I’ve gone to the bottom of the queue as far as needing things are concerned…but I’ve had a few passes now which has opened up my diary so I’m making sure I keep some time aside for me 😇 x

[Katnap Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

All work and no play is no fun... But better than being idle and trying to keep busy

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Katnap]

at least I’m not a sofa loafer!! Xx

[Shake-and-run]

happy run-anniversary!

[Katnap Graduate in reply to Shake-and-run]

Thank you Shakes!

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

You are brave, I haven't managed to recycle my shoes yet, they are lined nearly in the bottom of the wardrobe, maybe when the wardrobe is full, I met a woman who played clarinet once who never threw her old reads away, she stored them nearly in case the world ended and she couldn't buy new ones, I'm a bit like that with running shoes,, those look like they have served you very well

[Katnap Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

If you have more than 5x pairs then you could probably recycle some of them.Or learn to run barefoot 🤣

[RunWillie Graduate]

Happy 4th Runniversary Katnap

Here’s to many more years of running 😍

[Katnap Graduate in reply to RunWillie]

Thanks RunWillie 😃😃😃

[beachy1980]

Well done 🥳🥳🥳what a lovely message. I’m on Wk 6 and I’m finding it tough but rewarding when I get to the end!!! I can’t wait to finish- I think new trainers is a fab idea for each anniversary!!!!!

[Katnap Graduate in reply to beachy1980]

Weeks 5 and 6 are the real business end of the program. After that, walk intervals break your rhythm and it won't be long before you too will do that jogging on the spot when waiting to cross the road.

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Congratulations Katnap and Happy Runniversary! 🥳👏😎 here’s to many more 🥂

It sounds as if your recovery is going quite well 😂

[Katnap Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP! The problem with recovery is remaining patient!

[BaddieThePirate Graduate in reply to Katnap]

Surely it’s not stopping being (a) patient ASAP? 😅

[Katnap Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

🤣 impatient patient! 🤣

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

Happy Runniversary Katnap! Those runners have served you very well.They deserve to be recycled.

Good luck with your recovery and the plan.

And here's a toast to you and all things a bit left field! 😁🥂

[Katnap Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

Ta Birdlady64

[Sandie1961 Graduate]

Happy Runniversary Katnap I hope you have your eyes on a smart replacement pair👟

[Katnap Graduate in reply to Sandie1961]

Thanks Sandie1961 Only at the right price! 🤣

[Runnerno Graduate]

Good luck with your recovery Katnap

& A Happy Runniversary

[Katnap Graduate in reply to Runnerno]

Thank you Runnerno !

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

Hope you are fully recovered soon!

[Katnap Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Cheers Baddie! I can't be sure how long recovery will be but tbh I'm already running and I'm not going to rush into faster pace at the risk of not getting any runs.

[Papillon17 Graduate]

well done Katnap, my four year of graduating the first time will be in March 2023 and of starting will be January 2019. Taking the C25K a little slower this time round and not sticking so rigidly to run one day rest the next myself I am more oh it will be dry in a couple of nights I will go then in the afternoon when it’s dry. Aiming to see how far going in the week 7 runs as aiming to get back to Parkrun and not just volunteering as I have for around 38 weeks. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay running

[Katnap Graduate in reply to Papillon17]

Cheers Pap! Good luck with getting back to running at parkrun!