I did it! Week 5 run 3!

[Natalie01]

Cannot believe i just did that, it really was a very slow plod but i didn't stop. Thighs were screaming louder that the music at one point but there was a kind of break through at about 12 minutes, suddenly realised i could do it, felt a bit emotional which wasn't good for the concentration!

Can't honestly say i enjoyed it, or was able to take full advantage of running by the sea on such a beautiful day, i was just staring at the ground in front of me willing my feet to keep going!

Feel Brilliant now though!

I have been reading all the posts for the week i am on to get encouragement, it really helps to read about how other people have managed and succeeded. Will be reading the posts about week 6 now in preparation, blimey!

Looking forward to being able to run for 30 minutes and look up and around at the scenery!

[nextjenn Graduate]

Well done!! Look at you! By the sea too really pleased for you As for the emotions, perfectly normal! If you can wait until the end and let it all out it feels great, good for the soul even if its terrifying to everyone around you!! Congrats

[Jenwrenarm Graduate]

Congratulations Natalie! Well done! I'm there tomorrow so hope I can report as positively! An amazing achievement. How many times did you think you wouldn't be able to do it? You have!

[Natalie01 Graduate in reply to Jenwrenarm]

Good luck, let us all know how you get on, you'll be fine, you can do it, just keep going slow and steady!

[Rockette]

Well done Natalie , it's a great feeling it's marvellous what the body can do , even when you think it can't , I never thought I would run that long without stopping , but did you find you just got into a rhythm & knew you where going to do it after , like . You said ten mins ? Keep up the good work .

[Natalie01 Graduate in reply to Rockette]

Thanks for all the encouragement, i really think i might be able to do this now!

[Sallyal Graduate]

Well done. Just started week 5. Thanks for the inspiration !

[Natalie01 Graduate in reply to Sallyal]

Good luck, it's not as daunting as it sounds, if you have got this far you'll be fine, let us know how you get on.