Viktor, where are you?: Help me, mate. I've not... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

134,175 members159,525 posts

Viktor, where are you?

dozzer19 profile image
dozzer19Graduate
22 Replies

Help me, mate. I've not heard from you for a few days and am approaching Wk6 R3. Verbal assistance needed to force me through this. Where are you?

Written by
dozzer19 profile image
dozzer19
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
22 Replies

Hey Dozzer19,

Victor checking in!

So today is your final run for Week 6.

I know it's 25 minutes. Don't be put off by that, you 'can' do it and you will!

Remember you have run for 20 minutes in Week 5 run 3, so set your mind for an extra 5 minute challenge.

Listen to Laura and take your time. It's not a race!

It's very wet here in London, but I am going to go out and attempt Week 6, run 2.

I generally never run in the rain, but it's just water right?

I've just had a cup of tea and some cereal, so I'm fuelled up. I'm going to put on my running gear and get out there.

I'm right behind you!!

Let me know how you get on.

Good luck

V

dozzer19 profile image
dozzer19Graduate in reply to

Great to hear from you so soon. Thanks. Hope your run went well. I'm all set for Wk 6 Run 3 now on Monday. Weather here dry but as I tell the pupils at work - you'll not dissolve. Go for it.

in reply todozzer19

Oh! I thought you were running today.

Nevermind, I got that wrong.

I just got back and I feel okay.

It was a tad windy, spitting and damp. I was a bit slow, I didn't stop though and I did it.

Week 6 run 2 accomplished.

Like you I will be attempting Week 6, run 3 (gulp) next week (perhaps Tuesday) with my new route.

Keep up the running spirit.

V

dozzer19 profile image
dozzer19Graduate in reply to

Yep, like you it was Run 2. 3 will have to be monad as Tuesday I have to get three wisdom teeth out. Can't imagine running being comfy for a few days after that. Keep smiling - think how fit we're getting.

D19

dozzer19 profile image
dozzer19Graduate in reply todozzer19

6/3 done. Thanks for your further encouragement and 'bullying' to keep going.

Am not sure if I'll still be of this world by lunchtime. Now I have to go and take up a carpet before starting to decorate.

Hope you're keeping your chin up and staying busy.

Good luck for tomorrow.

in reply todozzer19

Fantastic!!

Bullying??? I would hope I'm not!

I'm mentally preparing myself for tomorrow morning. 25 minutes (gulp)!

in reply to

You can do it!!!!!

in reply to

Thank you Kiwihelen.

I'm nervous and starting to bottle it:-((.

Just checked the weather...forecast is more rain.

dozzer19 profile image
dozzer19Graduate in reply to

Hey, Viktor. No bottling it! You can do it! Have belief in yourself! You're becoming a new man. Go for it! Thinking of you pushing me through the rain this a.m. is the only way I got it done. You're like a friendly sergeant major shouting at me to continue. I'm not fast but we can do this, mate. Keep believing. Am having teeth out under anaesthetic tomorrow - I'd certainly prefer to be out there in the rain. (It's always raining in the North.) Go, Viktor, go!

in reply todozzer19

Bless you dozzer19! I'm going to try.

dozzer19 profile image
dozzer19Graduate in reply to

Try! Think of my teeth!

in reply todozzer19

I'd rather run than lose anymore of my teeth!

You win dozzer.

dozzer19 profile image
dozzer19Graduate in reply to

Teeth are gone; am in serious pain; promise me you did the run.

d

dozzer19 profile image
dozzer19Graduate

Hi Victor. Here I am minus teeth and in pain. Hospital said not to overdo it for a couple of weeks so I think I'm going to start again at the end of next week on Week 5. I've decided there's nothing wrong with taking a step back if necessary rather than finish myself off, not succeed and become disillusioned. How did 6/3 go? Doz

waletta profile image
walettaGraduate in reply todozzer19

Victor you can't leave this on a cliff hanger like this- tell dozer how you got on. There are people out here following this story.

in reply towaletta

Lol! I didn't realise anyone read what I wrote.

I did it, I totally did it Waletta.

waletta profile image
walettaGraduate in reply to

Phew! I've only just been able to access the site. So glad you did it. A happy ending to that episode. Role on the rest of the series. Just used the link below & read your post too. Great feeling isn't it.

dozzer19 profile image
dozzer19Graduate in reply towaletta

Hey Waletta! I didn't realise anyone read these either! It's good to have the group support. Doz

waletta profile image
walettaGraduate in reply todozzer19

Of course we do. I sometimes think I spend too much time reading but anyway I hope you are feeling better soon. I had just the one tooth removed on Thursday & that was bad enough so you have my sympathy.

in reply todozzer19

Dozzer19, you poor thing! How are you?

I did run 6/3 it was absolutely brilliant! I smashed it.

I ran for 25 minutes non-stop.

Had a few days off due to work pressures so no run since Tuesday. Back on it Sunday.

dozzer19 profile image
dozzer19Graduate in reply to

Well done Vik! I'm truly impressed. Now I'm obliged to get back to it as soon as possible. I'm not having you graduate ages before me. I didn't realise anyone read these either! Top man!

in reply todozzer19

Here was what I posted:- healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Poppy where are you?

Got my timing wrong. I had assumed 6 hours difference but it is 7. I panicked when it told me you...
nhs2015 profile image
Graduate

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️Where are you running?🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Inspired by @[1641317]’s beautiful post this morning, I thought it would be fun to share where...
MissUnderstanding profile image
Administrator

Juicyju where are you?

Juicy juicy ju, where are you? You've got some work to do now. Actually you don't. I'm just missing...
Tootsvanoots profile image
Graduate

Running buddy where are you?!

Hey guys and girlies, Now the flu has finally released me from it's grasp I need to get back on...

Where are the podcasts?

I promise not to suddenly start posting every five minutes, but I really can't find the pod casts!...

Moderation team

See all
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Yesletsgo profile image
YesletsgoAdministrator
Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.