So after w8 R3 I was ready to halt right there, I found it really hard. So I listened to all your advice and gave myself 2 days rest and today started week 9, I actually really enjoyed it, I did take a slightly more downhill route but managed 2.5 miles in 30 minutes I know it's a little short of 5k but I'm really pleased. May need to work on my route though I've ended up with my car 2 miles away from home which ill have to walk to later, then having to walk a mile home at the end of my run!
Keep going everyone, I seriously couldn't run for 30 seconds last year.