25 mins... Finally! Phew... Most challenging yet.

[T0rtoise]

This morning was my third go at 25 mins. After feeling great and loving w6r2, I just couldn't do this... Felt tired, heavy legged and gremliny (is that a verb?).

But this morning I finally did it! Rearranged my route a bit, doubling back to avoid some of the up hills, as well as having my daughter run with me and seeing my crowd of squirrels - who I have missed in the last two runs... Made me bright eyed and bushy tailed... Even almost enjoyed the last 5 mins ;D

Feeling chuffed and relieved - thought I'd got as far as I could go!!

[Girlyswot Graduate]

Well done ! Nearly there, look forward to seeing that shiny graduate badge ! x

[T0rtoise in reply to Girlyswot]

Thank you. I hadn't even thought about graduation... You've made me refocus! Must fight those gremlins!!

[davelinks Graduate]

Well done!

[tomatopincushion Graduate]

Nice one! I think the 25 minutes is a big hurdle to get past, both mentally and physically. Good luck for next week!

[T0rtoise in reply to tomatopincushion]

Thank you. Ifeel a bit better now I've read everyone's support so am hoping I can crack week 7. It's a toughie!!

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Hooray! You're doing great. Only gentle increases from there to graduation - well done!

[T0rtoise in reply to Ullyrunner]

Thank you. Can't believe I've come so far. You have all helped I like the idea of gentle increases. These middle weeks are very hard!

[laurav33 Graduate]

Yay, well done you!

[T0rtoise in reply to laurav33]

Thank you

[Nell90 Graduate]

I've got one more week 7 run to do - they do feel long don't they? I, like you, have planned my slight inclines (can't call them hills) to work in my favour so I think today I'm going to change around and go up the incline! It sounds like you're getting more used to the distance and you were being held back by your mind more than your legs maybe? Hope you see plenty of squirrels if that keeps you going - only a couple of weeks to go! Good Luck