...and it felt awesome!!! I honestly can't believe I managed it! I was feeling nervous about it since completing w5r2 and thought there's no way I could do it but I'd give it a good go - just goes to show how well this programme really does work. Don't get me wrong, I was more Snaily McSnailface than Usain Bolt but I didn't care - I managed to get to the end without stopping and that was the most important thing. I've found each week I've gone from thinking "hmm, really don't think I can do that" to "wow, I can't believe I did that" and it's such a good feeling. I even found myself singing along to one of Laura's songs, yes, I admit that's weird but it was actually a good distraction in the part I found the hardest (around the 8 minute mark).
To those who about to start w5r3, just go for it, the high you will feel at the end is just brilliant!
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Frantically waving my pompoms for you in France - woot woot, well done you! I could even start dancing with Miss W and Sarah... that W5R3 feeling is just awesome. A hearty pat on the back, and onwards and trainer wards for the rest of the programme!
Thanks HilaryC - what week are you on? Honestly, if someone had said to me even last week that I'd be running for 20 mins non stop I'd never have believed them. Have confidence in both yourself and the programme, it really does work
It's definitely more psychological in week 5, physically the plan has been preparing you for it so if you've got that far you'll be absolutely fine Even though I'd been nervous beforehand, when I actually set off I felt surprisingly confident that I could it - it's definitely mind over matter!
Also waving pompoms for you in France, keeping MyFamilias company
Well done, it is a wonderful feeling isn' it I finished C25K back in Nov 2014 and I still remember the elation of that first 20min run. You are so right, it is an incredible program, this C25K.
I so wish I'd done something like C25K when I was at school at 52 years, better late than never
I'm definitely liking all the pom pom action today - thank you! I realised when I'd finished running that I hadn't run for that long since I left school (over 20 years ago). And yes better late than never, I can't wait to get my graduate badge too!
I'd did the same run this morning and must admit I'd been dreading it as well. But as you say, it's all a distant memory now and it really wasn't that bad at all. Yes at about 12 minutes I was starting to do I could finish, but made it through. It's great.
It's such a good feeling isn't it - it's weird as around 8 min I felt like I was struggling but by the end when Laura said to slow to a walk I felt like I could go for another minute or so
really not good - I managed it but I really didn't enjoy it and didn't get that fab feeling after either. I'm not sure it it was because W5R1 went so well that I wasn't worried about doing the 8 mins which is a first as I always think 'yes I can do it then oh no I won't be able to do the next one' - whilst still running I might add!
Maybe my body is just fighting a bug or something.
I'm actually out of sink with my weeks so I'm due to do the 20 mins on monday or tuesday - after reading your post I think I will give it my best shot and just see what happens, I was all for re-doing the last run again (although why I'm thinking like this I have no idea as I actually did the last run - I think maybe I am just very scared of the 20 mins I'm preparing myself to fail, who knows!)
If you managed w5r2 without stopping then I would say go for it with the next one (providing you don't have a bug and are poorly of course). I think we put so much pressure on ourselves that the build up can become quite daunting. I know exactly what you mean though as from the minute I finished w5r2 I was telling myself that w5r3 would be first session that I wouldn't be able to complete without stopping - this was right up until I woke up yesterday morning, gave myself a good talking and thought - at the end of the day, if I don't do it first time round, what does it actually matter, I'll just give it another go. If you find you do have to stop, try not to see it as failure as it's not - the biggest thing is you're out there giving it a go. And don't worry about going too slow - my main thought was I wanted to hit the 20min mark - I didn't care how fast or slow I was going as long as I got to the end. I did go slower than previous runs so didn't get as far but honestly it really doesn't matter - it's just about building up stamina bit by bit. I know it's easy to say but try not to beat yourself up about it before you've even tried it - if you feel yourself going down that route, stop and give yourself a good talking to and tell yourself you've got this far and you can do it!
wow, thank you - you really have made me feel better. I will give it my best shot and if I don't manage I will keep trying but I plan on getting it done and out the way!
I'm starting w5r1 tomorrow, have been absolutely dreading r3, but after lots of encouragement from others on here and reading these comments, I'm going to slow it down and crack this. I'm loving running and don't want to stop now, so will keep going - wish I'd done it years ago😊
Definitely slow and steady - really don't think about how fast you think you need to go as you'll just tire yourself out, I just thought more about the time goal and I've said on previous posts, Snaily McSnailface got me through! I found the build up to be much worse than the actual run itself - it's just us putting uneccessary pressure on ourselves, crazy isnt it Good luck!
Hi, thank you yes you're right. Silly to feel pressured, almost as though I'll be letting Laura down 😂- how daft is that?! Anyway today I did r1 of w5, taken on board all the supportive comments, slowed it all down and did it! So pleased, so I'm on track- hopefully-thanks everyone 👍
Hi , if you listen to the podcast (rather than using the app) you get a lady called Laura giving you hints and tips (and motivation) in between music being played. The songs are quite cheesy but set the pace depending on whether you're running or walking at the time
Aha ok now I understand that...mind you...when people talk about podcasts...hummmm now that involved downloading (or is it uploading?) and being a bit technical..it took me a week to get the thing on my phone (not an iphone) in first place..will have a looksee at the pod bit....thanks muchly, x
The app is good as it allows you to listen to your own music whereas with the podcasts, it's their own music but you do get more tips. I'm on week 7 so am trying alternating between the two depending on how feel before I set off xx
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I ran for 20 mins!!!!
I just ran for 20 minutes!!
AS IF I JUST RAN 20 MINUTES 
The one where I ran for 20+ mins with teabags in my shoes!!!
Just ran 20 minutes!!!!!!!!
