W8R3 - tick that box!

[sheps]

An exciting milestone as I move into the final week having completed W8R3 this morning.

It wasn't pleasant - much too windy for that but, Hey! a few weeks ago I would have heard that wind (about 37mph), turned over in bed and picked up a book. But this morning, I knew it had to be done if I want to complete next week by the 31st March. So, out of bed, running kit on and out of the door by 0720.

I chose a slightly different route - through the farm and then down the slight slope so I could turn around and end with an up a slightly bigger slope for the homeward challenge. The slope and the wind were enough challenge for me today but I met those challenges and slayed them.

So here we enter the endgame.

[Jancanrunagain Graduate]

Nicely done I write this from my bed having heard the non existent wind and spotted the glorious sun and realised that maybe birthday bubbles were a bit too plentiful, so my run will wait a day. You on the other hand - true grit 37mph winds, starting time with a seven in the number and slopes. Goodness me lady that’s impressive resolve. Week 9 and you’re nearing the podium.

[alpacagirl Graduate]

Goodness Shep - the challenge of a hill to finish! I usually wimp out and run a bit further than half way so that I can finish before the up slope at the end of my usual there & back route 😅

[sheps Graduate in reply to alpacagirl]

Well, to be fair, it is barely more than a slope. But at the end of 28 minutes it has the effect of a hill so I'll claim it.

[QuadroVEINia Graduate]

Brilliant. Well done. Looks like we’ll be facing W9 at the same time! Good luck!!

[Mollydex Graduate]

brilliant. Hats off finishing on a hill