I was very apprehensive about this run - a whole 20mins without stopping when just a few weeks ago one minute was hard! But I did it and I am so happy! The 20mins went by so much faster than I thought it would, and although Im pretty sure I could have walked just as fast I didnt stop! And it was a really good run too The dog got a few compliments about how well trained she is (staying in a nice heel even when we passed another dog) and everything went perfectly - no stitches, no muscle pain, the only thing that wasnt 100% perfect was the weather - its going to be 38 degrees today so was already 24 when I went out at 5:45 this morning, which is a bit warmer than what I prefer. But it is at least overcast so there was no hot sun.
I have a bit of a system to help keep me motivated during a run - Ill go the day before I have actually scheduled the run in, and that way I have allowed a 'practise' run if I cant make it, but the extra motivation of 'if I do it today, I dont have to do it tomorrow' really helps too!
Bring on week 6! (I am actually still a bit scared, reading other posts it sounds like going back to intervals can be difficult for some people, hopefully it is fine though! Either way I WILL do it even if it takes a few tries).
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Im out in regional Western Australia, so yep it is getting hot this time of year! I get to spend the rest of the day in my nice cool air conditioned office though so I should be ok
That is a great motivational system you have - win win (I love all the different ways we find to deal with the mental angles). Congratulations on getting that biggie in the bag. I'm sure week 6 will go fine. Enjoy it and Happy Christmas!
Wk6 - it's all in your head! You can & you will! I've been reading how when you start extending your distance, you should pull it back every 3-4 weeks, so just see wk6 r 1&2 as preparation for that, and you'll be fine! 😀
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The dog got a few compliments about how well trained she is (staying in a nice heel even when we passed another dog) and everything went perfectly - no stitches, no muscle pain, the only thing that wasnt 100% perfect was the weather - its going to be 38 degrees today so was already 24 when I went out at 5:45 this morning, which is a bit warmer than what I prefer. But it is at least overcast so there was no hot sun.
Completed the infamous 20 minute run of w5r3!
W5R3 20 minute run. Tick. Humble pie. Tick.
W5R3 - What a great feeling of achievement.
W5r3 - I DID IT!!!!! - This fat b*tch can actually run!!!!!
W5R3 - just keep running...
