Amazing come back run 🏃‍♂️

[Sax64]

I've had around 2 weeks away from running having tweaked a calf muscle (not a running injury). But far from putting my feet up, I've been putting in the miles on my bike, plus other stuff. I'd already tried some slow intervals and felt OK so I thought well let's run and see how far I go. So I loaded up W9R1 (yes I've done all the previous runs) just to make sure I didn't overdo it, and just ran. Yes I started a little fast, so I immediately slowed down and frankly it was amazing. I found my happy pace and just kept going. Ding went the 15 minute bell, great I thought. You know it was one of those days when everything fell into place. Even a chap I pass now and again was very supportive in his comments as I ran by, ohh it did wonders for my confidence. And then it was time up, 30 minutes done and I felt and continue to feel great. I can do this I know I can 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 🐌 🐌

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

You certainly can..steady as you go! Well done!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

Those comeback runs feel so sweet, don’t they!! Absolutely thrilled yours went well. Tweaks, niggles, injuries, challenges, life. They’re all there to try us but we get stronger. Here’s to two more wonderful runs for you. Time to start planning some serious celebration! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Sax64 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thanks but I'm a bit nervous about planning celebrations, having almost got there twice before, just to have it snatched away. But yes, feels good.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate in reply to Sax64]

In that case, take it step by step. All you need to do is keep going. You’ll get there. If it’s unhelpful to think about how close you are now, just focus on the next run. When the finish comes, which it will, you’ll know what to do and we’ll all be there to cheer for you!

[Sax64 Graduate]

Good advice I'll keep you posted

[ToothPickJafah Graduate]

Awesome!! You got this!

[Gthants]

This is so encouraging. My progress to the end of Week 7 has been relatively straightforward, but after three years of poor health I know a setback will come. It's good to know it's possible to step back up. Really well done!

[Sax64 Graduate]

Thanks so much. Glad you're making such good progress too, hope to see you at the finishing line. Or is it the starting line of a whole new running adventure?