I'm so happy, never thought I'd get this far..

[hope2runoneday]

Tonight I ran for 20 minutes and I'm still grinning! Feels like the biggest achievement ever. I repeated wk5r2 twice because I was so daunted by the prospect of upping the time to 20 minutes and when I went out this evening, I thought I'd repeat it again just to be on the safe side. But at the last minute decided to face my demons and give it a go. It was amazing, I found a comfortable pace, enjoyed the sea views and just got on with it- even running an extra minute at the end. I'm so so happy, and for the first time believe I may one day make the 30 mins and eventually 5 km. Roll on week 6 (with caution of course).

[paul2014 Graduate]

Well done, that's a big goal achieved both physically and mentally. It is an amazing feeling and it only gets better Good luck for w6.

[Windswept1 Graduate]

You have cracked it. Enjoy!

[carerof Graduate]

I am so pleased for you and so jealous of the beautiful place in your photo. How i wish i had somewhere like that to run!!!! Keep up the good work .

[hope2runoneday Graduate in reply to carerof]

Beautiful Dorset. Although that view is a mere half mile away I must confess I'm not up to running the hills - yet; although they are my ultimate aim. I run a much flatter route but still by the sea - but maybe one day......

[Tracey001 Graduate]

Well done. A fantastic achievement. I was like that too over run 3 as it feels such a milestone and impossible to achieve, but you've done it. Now just to crack on with week 6.

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Well done! I remember that milestone well so you've every right to be VERY proud!! It gets better... have fun!

Go easy on week 6 - those intervals are (for some reason) tricky little things...

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That 20 minute run ! So daunting but DONE ! Keep going and best wishes.

[helenbones Graduate]

well done - you beat those demons! so pleased for you

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Brilliant. If you can run for 20 minutes you can run for 30 minutes so you'll be there soon. It's a fab feeling, isn't it?

[hope2runoneday Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

Irishprincess - The morning after and still smiling !

[Kellywillow Graduate]

Good for you, I'm with you all the way. I couldn't believe I could run for 20 minutes either, but now I'm on Week 7 and can actually visualise running for 30 minutes. Amazing stuff this, isn't it?

[Sewflakes]

Great going, I'm on week 6 and feeling the same way about the 25 min run, I was away at the of last week so have started the week again, keep going we will get there.

[hope2runoneday Graduate in reply to Sewflakes]

Hi sewflakes- i'm all for repeating runs in an attempt to build up my stamina and I'm beginning to believe we will get there. Good luck with the 25 min run, you can do it and you will do it - let me know how you get on.

[trying2persist Graduate]

I have the same amazement about my own achievement. It sounds impossible but little by little we progress. Great feeling. Long may it last 👣👣