run 26

[Penwithpink]

definitely “ body achieves what the mind believes” this morning !

Legs heavy and breathing rubbish, I was approaching the wall I must admit but gritted my teeth and got thru it !

Just Glad it’s happened today and not on no.27 as I really want to enjoy that one xx

Go steady today folks it’s gonna b a hot one!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

We are so much tougher that we think we are! ❤️🏃‍♀️💪

Those runs are excellent ones to finish-I hope you’re super proud of yourself. Sometimes heavy legs can be related to being dehydrated-it’s hard in the hot weather but it might be something to bear in mind. You can always slow down too-even if it already feels like going backwards if you’re anything like me!!! The weather really is a challenge at the moment.

Enjoy some well earned rest!

[Penwithpink Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Aw thank you I’ll bear that in mind x I did wonder if it was cos I only had 1 days rest but I didn’t do much yest as I work from home x I want to do the last one on Thursday then celebrate with a park run on Saturday and have 2 days off before starting consolidation next Tuesday x I love it when a plan comes together !

[Penwithpink Graduate in reply to Penwithpink]

Weird I just found out my park run is cancelled on Saturday so glad I got that extra run in at bank holiday now! I still plan to get up and do a freedom run just to see what my time is xx

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate in reply to Penwithpink]

Sorry about your parkrun. It will be extra sweet when you get there!

[Penwithpink Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

I’m going to do a freedom run and go round by myself just to see what my time is x it’s annoying cos it’s been cancelled due to a cider and sausage event that’s on from 2-4pm x we go off at 9am why does it have to be cancelled ! Just doesn’t make sense to me but yes must stay positive xx

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏👏⭐️ You did it!!! Yes we sometimes have to push through believing we can and will… these runs make us mentally stronger! It’s good to also take stock and ask why? Sometimes there are no answers.. but it may be dehydration… we need far more fluid on these hot days… sometimes we run faster than our usual pace too early.. sometimes it’s a new route we are not used to etc etc However whatever it was … you overcame and that’s the best outcome possible!! Well done!! We are proud of you!! ⭐️

[Penwithpink Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Oh thank you yes it feels good when runs go well but I did feel wonderful / relieved that I didn’t stop and that I got thru it x it goes into the memory palace and we can draw on it again when we need to x I am sort of looking fwd to Thursday you will hear me scream from here if I graduate xx

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏🏃‍♀️🤣Can’t wait to hear it!!!!

[LuvlyGal Graduate]

Great job! I find these kind of days challenging but they make me feel like I earn the runner title. Live long and perspire!

[Penwithpink Graduate in reply to LuvlyGal]

Hi and thank you - yes I did feel like a “proper” runner !