400th Consolidation Run

[Bootsie2020]

Today achieved a small milestone (pun intended), by completing the above. Since graduating in November 2020, I’ve been fortunate enough to run in numerous places both in the UK and abroad (today was a sunrise road run in Franschhoek, South Africa). I’ve experimented with various routes and distances, and have now settled on a straight 7k (which takes on average 34 minutes). I now have four sets of running clothes to cover all seasons and fluctuate between Brooks Ghost 14 and Acis Gel-Cumulus 23 running shoes. I even have a set playlist of around 200 songs.

Which brings me to the point of this ramble - an appropriate track that came on this morning was Tom Misch and ‘Follow’ with the very apt lyric: -

‘Take the first step, and the rest will follow’

Believe me, for someone who dismissed running before discovering C25K, you only need a little self belief and a weekly routine, and the runs soon pile up.

So keep running everyone, wherever you run. 😊

[Annieapple Graduate]

🍏Wow Bootsie I know that beautiful area so well!!! Lovely photo! 7K is an amazing distance during consolidation.. your fabulous running gear is taking you down the fast route! It’s a great achievement and your enjoyment & encouragement of others has been well noted! Thank you 😊

[MissUnderstanding Administrator]

This is such an encouraging post to read! Massive congratulations for all you’ve achieved and wishing you many more happy steps in the future. I just love that lyric you’ve quoted-how many brilliant things come from being brave enough to just take a step forward and see when it takes you? Thanks so much for sharing ❤️

[Oldwoman65 Graduate]

Great photo! It lovely running in different places if the opportunity arises, but nice to run a familiar route as well

[Wine]

Thank you....

[John_W Graduate]

Brilliant!

I have a feeling though that your consolidation period ended a long long time ago! 😎