I knew today's run would be challenging....I would be helping 1st born break through her psychological barrier of running non stop for 25 minutes. We set off for the brisk 5 minute walk and then it was time for the run. "Pace yourself, don't go too fast" I told her and off she went....and how! She was running like the devil himself was on her tail..."Whoa", I said & pulled her back, "you're running way too fast, slow down". There was much muttering about "I could walk faster" and "it's not much faster than the brisk walk" - "Who cares? You're running - it's not a race, slow and steady is the way to go at this stage" I said. . I had to pull her back several times more and really push her on for the last 5 minutes when she wanted to walk the last part......"Come on, you can't stop now, there's only 5 minutes left" I said. I ignored the grumbling and muttering and ran beside her & before we knew it, there we were..... at the end of the running...whooo hoooo We nailed it!! I was so proud of 1st born that she beat those demons and did it. I am going to repeat W6D3 a few times before I move onto week 7 but having run for 25 minutes I now know I CAN get to run those extra 5 mins and run nonstop for 30 minutes. That graduation badge is within reach...yayy! (photo is us at the end of the run)
W6 Day 3 Nailed!! : I knew today's run would be... - Couch to 5K
W6 Day 3 Nailed!!
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Congratulations! It's a tough one, but it feels amazing to finish it! I had a huge sense of accomplishment.
With regards to repeating W6R3, all 3 week 7 runs are the same as W6R3, I found as long as I had adequate rest between the runs then they get easier. That's just been my experience, but whatever you do, you nailed that one!
Oh just checked Wk7 Day 1 & it is a repeat of Wk 6 D3 so I will move on to Wk 7 on Friday. Getting excited because we're almost through the program & I'm still loving it
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Yay go both of you! Week 7 beckons and graduation is in sight!
I am enjoying it so much & can't wait to graduate. The support and encouragement we have had from this forum has been just fantastic and has kept us going. Thank you all xxx
That's the beauty of this forum. Someone once described it as a never ending wheel of support. You start, everyone supports you. You graduate, you start supporting the next wave and so it continues. There is absolutely no way I could have got through to graduation without all the amazing people on here 💙
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Well done - not just for running it yourself, but trying to get her to slow down (and keep running!!)! I keep having similar conversations with myself!!
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Well done both of you.
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Fantastic!! Lovely photo Well done to both of you