Week 5, Run 2 completed...

[Littlemissronnie]

I wasn't going to post again until I had completed the third Week 5 run but I'm so damn proud of myself I cannot resist sharing. Today's run is the furthest I've run for a very long time and I knew before I started it that it would be a challenge. Two 8-minute runs so soon into the training plan; how could I possibly do it? Well, I set off slowly and when Laura told me to start the first run I remember thinking "I can do this"! I reached the first Km and realised that I had forgotten to start my running training map. Such an important run and no record of it... I was so disappointed with myself. Anyway as I approached the second run I remember thinking "this is going to be tough" and it was! My breathing wasn't settled and as Laura announced I was half way through I started wondering if I could keep going for the next 4 minutes. When Laura chipped in to say "only 60 seconds to go, you're doing really well, don't stop" I shouted at myself "come on" and tried to get control of my breathing. When she finally said, "well done", I broke into a fast walk and cried like a baby. I had done it... what an amazing feeling. I love c25k and I tell everyone that I'm doing it... if I can do it, anyone can!!! If you're running today; good luck and don't give up xxx

[Katie204 Graduate]

You have every right to be proud of yourself - that's a great achievement!

I am just 2 runs behind you and you've given me the courage to go for it in W5.

[Littlemissronnie in reply to Katie204]

Thank you Katie. I wish you all the best. Let me know how you get on. x

[Rhedwr Graduate]

Excellent! Congratulations, and keep up the good work. 🏃👏🎉

[B0bP Graduate]

Go you 😀 Well done 

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Go you... on the way and feeling good. Big pat on the back.. slow and steady and keep on running!

[boptillyoudrop49 Graduate]

That's great. W5r3 coming up next! You can do that one too. 

[poppypug Graduate]

Lovely post ! Please  dont be shy about posting every run if you want , thats what this forum is for and its great to share your celebrations and successes. Equally the runs that you feel maybe didnt go so well, all the support is here for you . Plus its really good to look back and see how far you have come xxx

I cried too doing the programme , it brought to the fore all sorts of emotions for me. It is like a relevation where you suddenly realise " Yes ,I CAN do this !!! "

Good Luck for the rest of the programme. Youre doing great, keep going and keep posting ! xxx

[Littlemissronnie in reply to poppypug]

Thank you poppypug  😊 That's so encouraging!