I've finally done it! Ran for twenty minutes solid and boy did it nearly finish me off! I got to about ten minutes in (I'm guessing I like to listen to my own music and I know the playlist pretty well now) and I hit the wall but I kept going much to my brain's dismay and managed to finish the run!
I have to say I'm feeling pretty good about myself and proud that I managed it and it's given me that extra boost to make it to the end. Time for the dreaded week six that I've been hearing about but after tonight's run I'm pretty sure I can get through it and finish the programme and become a C25K graduate in no time.
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It's very inspiring reading this, especially as W5R3 is next for me either Saturday or Sunday. Well done you, it's great to really feel as if you can make it to graduation isn't it?
It is really great. I started off on couch to 5k to help shift a few pounds but along the way I've found I actually enjoy running although the thought of the 20 minute run didn't exactly thrill me!
My advice is to keep going...you can do it. I started to split my run up into streets nearing the end. Not sure where you run and if that will help or not but if you're struggling just try and split it up a bit and you'll be fine.
Thank you! I know exactly what you mean by it being a special one. Isn't it funny how something so insignificant as a run can improve your mood and outlook on a few things? Thank you for the advice on week six. I've got a few days off because I'm going on a weekend away so I hope my fitness doesn't go on a weekend away too!
Well done, completing that run is a massive turning point in the programme , I think.
Week 6 IS a bit tricky, but just keep doing what youve been doing so far. I think its because it goes back to the walk/runs but try not to worry too much, you can do it !
Well done, you should feel really proud of yourself, for me it was definitely a case of mind over matter, I was just too determined that I was going to do it today and I did.
Well done! It is definitely mind over matter although I will admit during the last 30 seconds or so I was willing it to end but apart from that I just kept telling myself that I could do it and I did! We did!
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