Inspired by Aliboo, W3R1

[paulb67]

Just back from first run of week 3. Inspired by my little sisters efforts yesterday. She wants to come over for a run with me so i'd better keep up or the run will be a short one .

[aliboo70]

😊have faith bruv😊will wait a few weeks but you'll be fine!

[elllou51 Graduate]

Well done. How did you find it?

[paulb67 Graduate in reply to elllou51]

Not too bad elllou. Was a bit worried about the 3 minutes as had struggled with breathing the week before. I slowed my pace a little to try and compensate and it seemed to work. All about finding your comfortable pace and building up a bit of stamina at this stage i think.

[elllou51 Graduate in reply to paulb67]

I did the same. I slowed right down and found that my breathing settled. The most uncomfortable part was my calves. I actually quite enjoyed week 3, I think you will too. I agree, I think its about the stamina build up and taking it slow. I have read in several places about only going a little faster than a walk. I have to say, I'm about to start week 4 and it looks pretty scary, but I'm just going to have a go and see how it is. So many people have completed C25K that I have faith that I will too

[paulb67 Graduate in reply to elllou51]

Agreed, definitely worked for me. I'm enjoying it so far. I've looked ahead and it all looks pretty daunting but like you say so many others have done it. Bound to be a few aches and strains along the way i guess. Keep it up you're doing great!

[Bazza1234 Graduate]

I wish I had a little sister like Aliboo to inspire me!!

[paulb67 Graduate in reply to Bazza1234]

haha, brilliant Bazza. I do have another little sister. Unfortunately she would probably inspire you to eat chips and cream donuts . We are working on her

[aliboo70 in reply to paulb67]

now thats just mean!

[paulb67 Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

haha

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

Sibling banter I love it. Well done on getting to wk three. You never know It won't be long till you could do the winter run with us😀. In fairness take your time slow and steady you'll be running with your sis soon.

[paulb67 Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub]

haha, we all get on well really . What's the winter run ?

[aliboo70 in reply to paulb67]

thats the one i did in february! its on 31st january next yr i think! through London by the London eye, and get a snowflake medal!

[Anaverageman Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

snowflake medal!! whoo hoo.. now thats what i call ' bling' !

[aliboo70 in reply to Anaverageman]

google.co.uk/search?q=lwr+m...

[Anaverageman Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

err link took me to Yorkshire Small Bore Rifle & Pistol Association L W R Postal Competition Leagues winner medals? ahh i see running AND shooting!!

[aliboo70 in reply to Anaverageman]

its in the images, worked ok this end straight to a picture, but then google search only on link, blooming computers!!!!!!!!!

[Anaverageman Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

looks good though.. like your Bro I'm only on ' C25K programme' at the mo.. but 10k by January.. could always be a possibility... and the prospect of that snowflake medal..

mmmm but on the other hand.. dont like the cold!! ( been too long in South of England.. I've become a wimp!!)

[aliboo70 in reply to Anaverageman]

we're southern wimps too, don't worry! though it WAS cold!!!! hats and gloves weather! it was lovely to meet up with other forum users afterwards though , about a dozen or so went to the pub after for lunch you'll definitely be fine!

[Anaverageman Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

I don't think I'll book it up JUST yet though..

need to ' walk' before i can run...

or, more accurately, be able to run properly before i can possibly THINK of 'distances' ( and that is not guaranteed yet!!)

[aliboo70 in reply to Anaverageman]

yes , good plan, i'm not booked up yet for next year......

would be good to have a gathering again though, my first time meeting online friends but they were all lovely....

[Anaverageman Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

WERE they? so totally different to in the online forum then?

[aliboo70 in reply to Anaverageman]

aah don't be mean! OR.... perhaps they were just pretending to be nice??!!

must go and finish my gardening, i'm getting distracted!! as usual!

[aliboo70 in reply to Anaverageman]

that link kind of worked

[Anaverageman Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

err winterrunseries.co.uk/event... ?

but google image search showed me the medal..

when i looked for london winter run medal

[Anaverageman Graduate]

well done... 'a family that runs together..' err runs together ....

but well done on w3 r 1, each one makes you a step closer to being able to run with her.. what a great incentive too..

[misswobble Graduate]

She'll be doing a recovery run so she shouldn't be leaving you for dust today ☺ have a lovely time

[aliboo70 in reply to misswobble]

no running for me today, just george walking!!

[Anaverageman Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

Doesn't george mind? OUCH ..

[aliboo70 in reply to Anaverageman]

!!! no hes a sturdy little thing!

[misswobble Graduate]

Not very kindly disposed toward JR's today 😕 i had one here yesterday, piddly little get!

He's here later on but will have to stay in one room today. Boundaries and limitations as Cesar would say ☺

I hope he's well tired before he gets here.

[aliboo70 in reply to misswobble]

that will have kept you busy! George bit like that when over-excited!

[misswobble Graduate]

He's a lovely little dog and all he wants is to run about and play footy all day. He will run with me when I'm better. I can go and call for him. Ha ha