Can't believe it but I got through the dreaded 25 min run this morning! I changed my route so I would concentrate a bit more on where I was rather than what I was trying to achieve and it worked. The first 5 minutes saw my breathing in a terrible mess and my ankles and calves were on fire but after I gave myself a good talking too I seemed to settle down after that.
Not a fantastic pace today (4.5 m/hr apparently) though but I managed to keep it consistent (even up a little hill). The 2 minutes after half way were REALLY tough and my legs and ankles were still burning but I kind of pony trotted/lifted my knees up a bit to relieve them and it seemed to get the blood flowing around. Things got easier (probably psychologically too) and then I reached 5.8 just for the last 60 seconds as Laura instructed to do if at all possible.
I couldn't believe it when I had only 60 seconds to go and this really lifted me to drain the last bit of fuel from the tank to up the speed a wee bit. I was so pleased with myself and when Laura said it was official and that I was now a runner I genuinely could have cried and I grinned like a Cheshire cat I just can't believe that 6 weeks ago I could barely run 3 minutes and here i am running for 25!!
This programme is EXCELLENT and so are all the lovely forum members - thanks for all the support so far and look forward to week 7! Bye for now!!
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Oops I'm so sorry I didn't read your reply properly initially. Don;t worry if you didn't quite make it today. We all have runs where we don't quite make it but the secret is to keep trying. I expect you'll fly through it on your next session. All the best for the next run and I'm sure we will all get there eventually! I am determined to get that Graduation badge - may take a little longer than 9 weeks but I am determined ot do it!!All the best with your running journey Catkin69 and thanks for replying :-)xxxx
Ooo good luck - you'll be fine. Just enjoy it - its a great programme isn't it?! I can;t believe the difference it has made to me and wish you all th best too xx
Well done! You are definitely now a runner! All the best for the coming weeks...
The feeling of satisfaction at reaching this milestone entitles you to shout, cry, scream and punch the air! Great stuff!
Well done! I'm almost there - have done Wk6R2 for 2 weeks because of illness meaning I've not completed it in one go. Today, I cracked it, and can't wait to get where you are now.
Aww well done for sticking with it :-). I think I am going to do Wk R3 for a couple more sessions just until it feels more comfortable. I really had to grin and bear it (literally with gritted teeth! )half way through but I would like to be able to run it comfortably before I move on. I expect you'll catch me up soon !. Hope you are feeling better now -. Keep running and smiling!!
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I just can't believe that 6 weeks ago I could barely run 3 minutes and here i am running for 25!!
W6R3 - I'm a runner too!
I'm a runner now!!!
W6 R3... I'm a runner
W6 R3 - Done! Laura said I'm a runner!
Wk6 r3 finally done !
