#running progress

[i-will-go-with-you-five]

So I’m really tired right now

[kaitlosingweight]

I’m officially a half marathoner, y’all 🏃🏻‍♀️👑✨

[bluedesignwall]

I got home from my Saturday morning run in the rain just as the boys were going out car shopping so I ran straight into the garage and waved them good bye. I ran a very gentle six km around the neighbourhood. My legs were a bit tight and it was my second run in my new orthotics so I just wanted to take it easy and take note of how things were feeling. I have changed my running style considerably with the help of my podiatrist and physio and I have come a long way from the wobbly runner I used to be. My podiatrist was pretty pleased too when I saw him last week he said I am now a tight compact efficient wee runner. That put a smile on my face for sure. It does mean however that new bits get sore and tight so my foam roller is still working overtime.

[themusicsweetly]

Tough (I would think) for Cait to run by herself in her first race since sis will be at a quicker pace. Also, do you know if all 7 Balfe siblings are girls? I thought I read that. Thanks.

Hey Anon!

It really depends on the runner, actually. Some do better with a partner to motivate them. Others (myself included) would rather run alone with my music. And Caitriona was listing songs on her running playlist, so I think she’s at least preparing to run alone because she knows Anne-Marie is a speedster!

Besides, she won’t be alone really. Thousands will be running alongside with her! xD

And I don’t think so? I think it’s split 4 girls, 3 boys. I remember that being said in some interview(s), but I can’t remember which exactly. I think it’d be more of a “thing” if the Balfes were all girls though, so I feel we’d hear more about it lol.

[littlefoxruns]

@all my runner gals who are under 5'6" can I get you to post some bomb pics of yourself absolutely killing it at running bc my mind is really struggling at the moment to see myself as a "real" runner and I could use some help!!

[terrysfreshstart]

Guuuys I’m so happy!! I managed to run 18 km (11 miles) yesterday, which is the farthest I’ve ever run! It was actually quite easy, because I ran through the woods and that is kind of a meditating act to me. 😊 Now I’m going to the gym and hit back, arms and abs. 💪

[kaitlosingweight]

My longest run to date! And I still had enough energy for a trial and error jump photo shoot afterwards 😂

[kaitlosingweight]

This time next week I’ll have completed my first half marathon!!

This is the longest run I’ve ever done. I really wanted to get 10 miles in today but I waited too long to get outside and by the time I got this far it was dark and the track has no lights 🤷🏻‍♀️

I feel like it’s important to note that my legs and/or feet didn’t feel like death at 8.55 miles. I could have easily done 10 no problem and if I can do 10 I can do 13.1, right? 🏃🏻‍♀️👑✨