After spending a sleepless night worrying about my last run of Wk6, i did it! We were out just after 7am this morning because of the expected heat wave. Its a strange thing to say but it was easier than Wk6R1. I followed ALL your advice, took it slowly for the first five minutes, i actually find this the hardest part of the run and then just kept plugging away thinking i can do this, i will do this. It is a long time but how could i let you all down by failing!
Once again my running companion kept me going, there was the odd moment where i thought i cant do this, i would prefer to walk but its mental attitude that gets you there in the end. Less than five weeks ago, i was huffing and puffing doing my one minute intervals so yes i am very happy today.
Everybody on here has been fantastic and i cannot thank you all enough. Lets see how Wk7 goes!
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Congratulations Milan! amazing achievement! I run with my boyfriend and I'm certain running with him has helped me to carry on when I have wanted to stop and walk, so I definitely get what you have with your running partner. Onwards and upwards for weekend 7
Hi, many thanks for your posting. My running partner Jenny did this program two years ago and she has kept me going where as if i had been running on my own, i would have definitely stopped and walked on a few occassions. Im taking today as a good day
Go you! Well done and I hope you whoop Week 7's aaaassssss!!!! It is incredible how this program gets you fit enough just in time for each run. And you're right - 60% of it all is mental.
Im not going to take Week 7 for granted. I nearly tripped up with Wk6R1 but this morning i have finished Wk6 i will try and whoop Wk7. I will let you know how progress goes.
Im smiling today it is one good feeling to succeed.
Fantastic! Onwards to week 7, you can do it you have proved that now. It is a mental battle - like you say look how far you have come you should feel great. I find the art of distracting myself on a run is good, in England I started on country roads so I loved listening to the birds and spotting wildlife. Try focussing on getting to a tree or lamppost then another try or building soon you have broken the run into manageable chunks.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am smiling today even though im at work. I will be doing the same run on Wk7R1 and the Suffolk countryside is pretty stunning so i will follow your advice and keep aiming for the next house and lamp post! I'll let you know how i do
I've just got back from completing W6R3 - it was very hot! I didn't look at my watch which I think helped. I just kept telling myself I could do it. It was a great feeling at the end.
Hi JayBeeToo. Congratulations, you completed the run!!! I actually get a days rest and then the plan is to go at 6.15am on Saturday morning weather dependent to start Wk7. I bet your smiling the same as me, its great when a plan comes together.
Oh that is wonderful news!!!! I bet you have a huge smile on your face. You should have! I am doing mine tomorrow morning. I gave myself 2 days recovery. I'll let you know how I get on
Hi teabreaks, the smile is like i have won the lottery! I really had to dig in on a couple of occasions but once you get to half way you can't give up. Im relying on you to complete your run tomorrow and then we are both onto Wk7. I still can't believe i've got this far. Good luck, i'll await your posting
Forgot to say, the joy has over taken my thoughts. Not sure which part of the country your in but i would go as early as you can tomorrow. Forecast for Suffolk (where i am) is 30-32 which is going to be damn hot!
Thanks for your posting. I forgot about the fact there are no more walk breaks. Its a good job they have only stopped now, in Wk1 i had a hard job to run one minute let alone doing it without the walk breaks in between. I'll post next week to let you know what a joy/nightmare Wk7 is.....
Brilliant to get that one out of the way. Week 7 coming. Take it easy and I'm sure you'll be fine. I also ran this morning on the treadmill and it was very hot. Good luck
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