A bit emotional today...

[hehe]

Was looking forward to do my first w2 run today but at the same time a bit sad.

Today its exactly 6 yr since my lovely mum passed away in cancer. Before she died I promised her that I would once in my life do a race somewhere in aid of Cancerfonden (the Swedish Cancer reaserch). That promise has always been there in the back of my head and today when my legs felt really heavy and tired I looked up, smiled and kept going and dit it all. When I got home I had a good cry and then a laugh because I know now that I will do that run, just as I promised.

*love you mum* xx

[canuckgirl Graduate]

Dear hehe, I am sorry for the loss of your Mum. Well done finishing your run today, it must have been hard. I admire your perseverance.

Please post when you complete your race!

[Fraz73 Graduate]

Well done on nailing the first run of week 2. I'm sure your Mum is with you every step of the way and she'll give you the strength to make it through the programme and fulfil your promise to her. All the very best of luck with the rest of C25K. Keep us posted on how you get on

[gdeann Graduate]

Such a sweet posting! I lost my mom almost 2 years ago and she is part of the reason I'm doing the program. She had congestive heart failure and battled it with all of her being. When I run and feel I can no longer go, I remember her times recovering from open heart surgery and the hours she spent on a treadmill. If she could do it, I can now while I still have my health and am choosing to do this as a preventative. Your mom is so very proud of you and I have no doubt you will do that race and for such a good cause also!

[eshaz14 Graduate]

Also sorry to hear about your mum. Congratulations on starting, I still tell my mum various bits of news, including how well (or badly) I'm doing on these runs, just so that she can laugh at me (she passed away in November 2010). Good luck and keep it going, would love to hear that you've completed your race.

[Gwencole]

Aww, well done hehe, I'm sure your mum is watching you and is very proud of how well you are doing, keep up the good work !!

[hehe]

thanks for all the kind comments. talked to my dad tonight and he said he would sign me up for Tjejmilen, a yearly 10k run in Stockholm in a years time. My "first"? race and a nice visit to my hometown is really something to look fwd to.

[swanscot Graduate]

A lovely post, hehe and what a brilliant idea to do a race (your first?) in your home town.

[Clare7645 Graduate]

Your post bought a tear to my eye. Well done for starting and getting your W2r1 done. I'm sure your mum would be proud. Keep it up

[Bongodrums Graduate]

What a lovely & very touching post. I'm sure your mum would be very proud of you. What a fantastic goal to aim for. Good luck.

[AnnaDJ Graduate]

My mum also runs beside me. She passed away this year and was the motivation to get me to start. Whenever I feel like staying at home or giving up I can hear her in my ear giving me grief for even considering it. Well done for getting out there and starting. I'm sure that run is just round the corner.

[Pearsey]

hehe I am sure your Mum is with you and knows just how you are feeling today. keep on running and one day you will fulfill your promise. meanwhile dry your eyes, say thanks Mum for having me, and live life to the full. God Bless you

[Sachelle Graduate]

Your post is very similar to how I feel, I lost my mum too and this is part of the reason I am doing this, I want to run the marathon - I know its a big ask but that's my ultimate aim. Tonight I am doing W3R3 still a way off yet! Mums are the best even when they are gone they keep us going x x x

[hehe in reply to Sachelle]

You can do it Sachelle

Think the only thing that can stop me from fulfilling my promise is injury.

MUM'S the word xx