Just me the rain and W5R3

[JennieHolden]

Everything prepared the night before alarm set for 6am and out by 6.15 greated by the great British RAIN.

GUESS WHAT ........... I RAN FOR 20 Minutes YES ME

rather slow but mission completed I know it's not about speed but I was overlapped by a slug lol x I did 3.3 in 27 mins not too bad for an oldish bird xx

[farawaytree74 Graduate]

Brilliant! It's a great feeling isn't it! 😀

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Fantastic! Feels good doesn't it?

[JennieHolden in reply to Sandraj39]

I feel great now well apart from my dodgy leg

[JoolieB1 Graduate in reply to JennieHolden]

My legs ached more as I increased running times. Not injured but uncomfortable. I found resting allowed it to be ok by the next run - lying in bed with the electric blanket on full - aha. I have had to stop most other exercise to have the ability to complete C25K because of knee aches, I am almost there - 2 runs to graduation LOL!

[Rignold in reply to JoolieB1]

try icing them rather than heating them.

[JennieHolden in reply to Rignold]

Thanks Rignold I might buy a thigh compression what do you think

[JennieHolden in reply to Sandraj39]

Certainly does and thank you xx

[Dunnja Graduate]

Well done Jennie.

That's definitely the big mental hurdle to overcome on this programme....or it was for me anyway.

congrats to you 👏👏👏👏👏

Jules xx

[JennieHolden in reply to Dunnja]

Thanks xx feel I've come on leaps and bounds it feels greatv

[JennieHolden in reply to Dunnja]

Thank you xx

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

Well done, most of us cover about that distance, so you're well on track. Rain running is the best isn't it?

[JennieHolden in reply to Curlygurly2]

Really I thought it was quite slow but at least I did it myleg was playing up half way round but I carried on xx

Thanks for your reply xxv

[JoolieB1 Graduate]

You chose a pace that allowed you to complete a 20 minute run. This is a huge achievement and puts you on track to graduate in a few weeks time and to be able to run for 30 minutes. Speed can build later, you made it possible to get to week 6! Week 6 can be a little challenging too so take your time, one run at a time and make sure you rest between runs (I graduate on Saturday but still remember the dreaded 20 minute run)! Doing it is easier than not doing it, you would have had to repeat it, imagine that!!!!!! Julie

[JennieHolden in reply to JoolieB1]

Thanks for your advice Julie I'll take everything onboard and take it nice and slow xx

Good luck for Saturday let me know how you get on xx hope you will be sticking around on this site xx

[JoolieB1 Graduate in reply to JennieHolden]

I will stick around, always great to read about everyone battling through. There's a Strength and Flex app too, gives you some different exercises that can help build up weak areas, I found that helped me. Don't allow a niggle to turn into an injury though, what sort of leg pain is it?

[JennieHolden in reply to JoolieB1]

It's like pulling sensation when I walk it's ok sat down I can't decide if it's at the very top of my hamstring or groin

[JoolieB1 Graduate in reply to JennieHolden]

Does it improve after a rest day?

[JennieHolden in reply to JoolieB1]

Sort of then as soon as I run again it goes really tight

[JoolieB1 Graduate in reply to JennieHolden]

Maybe need to get it checked out at the Dr 😥?

[agedsnailspace Graduate]

Brilliant! Well done you! This is a great run to get under your belt. Enjoy the feeling, you have earned it (and don't you just love running in the rain!).

[JennieHolden in reply to agedsnailspace]

Thank you xx

Yeah love the rain it doesn't bother me it's nice and refreshing

[laurav33 Graduate]

Well done! And in the rain too! You're not far off graduation now Keep it up!