Week 5 - Completed

[almac30]

Well, I've just gone and done it. Ran for 20 minutes non stop!

That was tough, but mentally more than physically, after 5 minutes running I thought I'll never manage 20. After 10 minutes running I knew I would manage it.

All day I was thinking will I wait until tomorrow before attempting it. So glad that I didn't.

Absolutely buzzing. What a fantastic programme!

Alasdair

[ddmm]

Oh well done ! Im dreading tackling this run on monday so you have inspired me

Love the comment about knowing you could do it when you hit 10mins. Great display of gremlin bashing

WELL DONE

[almac30 in reply to ddmm]

Thanks ddmm. I too was dreading it too, but if you have followed the programme you will be able to do it.

I know it's hard to believe, because I got told the same thing by many people and still doubted myself, but they were right. It's amazing how this programme conditions the body.

I really think it's psychological. Twenty minutes seems really long, but after 10 I seemed to be in a rhythm and realised I wasn't finding it more difficult than after 5 minutes. I hope this makes sense. The last 10 minutes seemed to fly by. (OK, the 20th minute was slow, but I was clock watching at this point!).

Alasdair

P.S. Don't tell anyone, because I'll get into trouble for not sticking to the programme, but I sneaked an extra wee minute in at the end!!

[Coddfish Graduate]

It is more a mental challenge than a physical one, and well done in resisting the temptation to delay

[aileenconnor100]

'so true - squaring up to those early 'Dont think I can do this' wobbles is the secret, well done!

[Hidden]

Well done. Like so many before you, have dreaded this run. But all come through ok. It's a great program. And you should be well pleased with yourself. Its a big step in your progress. Cheers.

[Sophster]

Thanks for posting... I've got this one coming up tomorrow so very happy to read posts like this! Well done

[MadeleineGenevieve]

amazing! well done!