No excuses this time....28 minutes complete

[StoneDragon]

Latest update from me. I didn't really fancy running today but looking at the weather over the weekend, I could see this was going to be my best opportunity, so I forced myself to go out at lunch time.

Cold but dry and not too windy. After my last run, with the technical issues, I was determined to run for the full 28 minutes and try and enjoy it. It was pretty tough going today - I didn't feel quite as gazelle like and had to really dig in in places, especially the last couple of minutes. Glad when Jo announced I'd completed the run.

Pleased to report I made it, a full 28 minutes (and a couple of seconds) and exactly 4km covered in running distance. Not too bad. Hoping the weather wont distract me from completing week 8 on Monday. 🤞🦌

Have a great weekend everyone - enjoy your parkrun if you're out tomorrow - looks like a wet one!

SD

[Jericho2332 Graduate]

Well done SD! Another one crossed off the list 💪🏻

Working away all weekend myself so could be Tuesday before I'm out again. Did a 5k yesterday morning but forgot to post!

[StoneDragon Graduate in reply to Jericho2332]

Thanks man, can't believe there are only 4 runs to go. It's kind of flown by in some ways.

Don't work too hard and let us know how you're getting on when you're next out there.

[LauraRuns Graduate]

Well done for getting out there when you didn’t feel like it SD! I hope you got the post-run feeling where you’re glad you went out and feel better for it. My next run is tomorrow, I fear I may be battling the elements out there haha 🌧️💨

[StoneDragon Graduate in reply to LauraRuns]

Thanks Laura, yeah, just wasn't in the mood today. Wanted to get out early but stayed under the duvet too long, then had a mid morning break in work where I tried to psych myself up to go out but then I just procrastinated at my desk! Finally managed to push myself out the door at lunch time! Glad I did - and the post run (slightly smug) feeling is the best!!

Good luck tomorrow, hope all goes well.

[moopo]

I share your procrastination problems. Eventually, I gear up and pull my shoes on and head out but it takes that bit of will. Since starting this program I've had a few false starts and when I slipped before it was because for whatever reason i didn't go out. I have got better but still lost a week recently.

It is worth reminding ourselves of that post run slightly smug feeling

[drl212 Graduate]

Nicely done!

Excellent persistence in spite of the tough going...

[Neverhare Graduate]

Never regret pushing yourself out the door 👏👏👏