Can't believe I'm on Week 5 day 2

[LYNNIEH]

First post on here as I'm absolutely flabbergasted that today I managed Week 5 Day 2 and ran (well jogged) for two 8 minute sessions. Just can't quite believe that this is working for me and I can actually run at my age! Of course, the dog isn't too happy at not being able to sniff at every hedge/wall/plant/blade of grass but he's never been healthier either. If you're reading this and think "I'll never do that" just give it a go ... you might just surprise yourself!

[Wizziewood]

You're more than half way through, that's brilliant, well done!

[LYNNIEH Graduate in reply to Wizziewood]

Thank you!

[Jalapenolover101 Graduate]

🎉👍🎉 well done you✋️😁

And welcome 😃

You're doing great, even if the doggy thinks otherwise 😏 Pooch will learn to keep up. Or do what I did, dump the dog😱 She was holding me back😱😳, she had to stay at home😉 ( sorry doggy lovers🐶) but I had to listen to the podcast , not a yapping hound😳😉🏃

[LYNNIEH Graduate in reply to Jalapenolover101]

Yes I think there will come a point when doggie stays home ... was looking at him today and he looks like he's lost more weight than me!!! Poor thing!!

[Jalapenolover101 Graduate in reply to LYNNIEH]

Mine started looking at me in terror when she saw me putting my running shoes on! She'd hide or pretend to be asleep 😴 😂 Good luck 👍😁❤🌶

[cardiackid]

Thats Awesome. Im on week 3 and cannot wait to get to your point. Will be weird to run a mile without a break lol

[Jalapenolover101 Graduate in reply to cardiackid]

Keep at it, slow and steady and you will🏃💪

[KJR60 Graduate]

Well done. It's a great feeling, isn't it. I'm no spring chicken, and hadn't run any distance for 40 odd years, but I've made it to week 8 with no ill effects 😀 And you'll be there soon too!

[LYNNIEH Graduate in reply to KJR60]

Thank you!!!

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Brilliant, keep going! 👍🏼

[LYNNIEH Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Thank you!!!

[Now-runner_NeedsAttn Graduate]

Well done! No need for the (well jogged) apology because a) you can't run C25K too slow and b) anything is faster than sitting on that couch like you were!

[LYNNIEH Graduate in reply to Now-runner_NeedsAttn]

Thank you! The dreaded W5R3 tomorrow but strangely looking forward to it!

[Jalapenolover101 Graduate in reply to LYNNIEH]

You'll be fine✋️

I remember reading a comment on this run from a grad, it was brilliant advice ( sorry can't remember who wrote it ❤)

Break it up mentally, 5 minutes, ok I've done that ✅

Another 3 ✅ no problem 👍

Just as you're wondering how far you've come, and thinking back to the w1 and 60 seconds nigh on defeating you..... Laura is telling you you're half way there🎉🎉🎉

You need to slow down now, possibly 😉 A plod is good, just keep going 🏃 one foot in front of the other 👍 Before you'll know it fireworks 💥 are going off in your head 🎉💥🎉 and you've done it😉

I actually cried when I completed this one ( don't tell anyone 😉)

It is achievable, you can do it! And you will feel great when you do😁 Good luck✋️💪🏃❤🌶