just wanted to write a quick note to say thanks for your inspiring posts and stories. I'm new to this running game and for the last few weeks you've answered all sorts of questions for me! Tomorrow for me it's week 5 run 2..... 8 minutes??! That'll be the longest i've run continuously since.... ever.
I've not really felt massively out of breath so far but my legs certainly feel it!
Again, thanks for the good advice and motivation and i'll be checking in here again before i try w5r3.
Russ
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Welcome to the forum😊😊and well done on your runs you are more than half way there!! It is a fantastic programme and never in a month of Sundays did I think I would run(ok slowly) for 30mins!! So trust me if I can anyone can😊 keep on running & posting as everyone's post encourages all the rest of us to keep on 🏃🏃🏃🏃 good luck & enjoy your achievements😊🌟x
We all panicked about the 3/5/8 minute runs and then the dreaded 20 minutes non stop. I had a sleepless night worrying about run 3. And then surprised myself and did it.
You can do it, believe in yourself And if not, rest and repeat.
One of the motivations for all of us was and still is doing a run and then posting "I did it" afterwards. Good luck...
Welcome Russel and well done on your decision to run! You are doing great. Stick with the programme and with the forum, graduation is not so far away! !
Well, week 5 run 2 done! The first 8 minutes felt OK (a little leg muscle burn but nothing else) however something happened during the second 8..... I think I may have entered "the zone" for the very first time! It's tough to describe but I'll have a go..
I've just started noticing I flare my nostrils when I breath in, almost doing a Rik Mayall impression! Once I noticed the flaring I found myself concentrating on it.... no worrying about my running form, not even looking at the timer on the treadmill, not feeling any leg pain or breath issues... just running. I have to say it felt really good. Before I knew it Laura was telling me to slow down to my last 5 minute walk...
I know I'm still a beginner but I must admit today was the first time I've felt like a runner. I feel chuffed and I wouldn't go so far as saying I'm looking forward to run 3 but hey ho, I'll give it a go!
You've taken the best decision so far by actually deciding to do this plan, and increase your fitness, which is what we've all done on here at some point in time, so well done for that.
And you think 8 minutes is long? Wait until you get to your next run!
Nah, you'll be fine mate. As long as you've already successfully completed the previous weeks you should be ready. Good luck with the rest of the plan and keep us all updated. Thanks!
This is a super place to be and you will love it! Your legs may not, for a while, but they will thank you for it..along with the rest of your body and your mind.
Slow, steady, follow Laura's instructions and you will get to the Graduation podium!
Listen to the support, and the tips... the folk on here have done it, and someone on here will have gone through much of what we are all experiencing on runs.
The journey is about stamina, not speed or distance, and.. it should be fun!
So....onward and upward and keep posting, successes or setbacks! We are right here
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I'll keep the forum posted!
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