W5R3 in the bag!

[Whatsapp]

Well I did the one run this morning that everyone talks about. The iconic W5R3. I had been looking forward to this as I had done R1 and R2 over the bank holiday with my daughter and really enjoyed them. No daughter this time though, not for a 5.30am start. It wasn't the best of starts, a bad night following news of a friends terminal illness. But that's what running is for isn't it? To get some head-space. For some reason my excitement had turned to nerves.

The gremlins (I had not encountered them before today) came along very early. But I have learnt enough on this forum to know that they must be ignored whilst I continue to put one foot in front of the other.

That's what I did, though the timely updates from Michael Johnson seemed particularly slow today - either that or I'm getting faster. However, his helpful comment at the halfway point about my body being prepared enough, I just had to train my mind to accept I could run longer, really did focus me for the remaining ten minutes.

That's it then. Michael told me I could slow down to a walk and the whole thing was over. No elation for me. I was satisfied though. I felt just as satisfied as I have done at the end of every run. Maybe its the tiredness, but I suspect it is because it is just part of the job done. Next week is onto W6, a supersized repeat of W5. Also, I have never believed I couldn't do 5k, I just know I needed some proper focused training.

So in short, yes W5R3 is a great feeling and a real achievement, but so is every other run on every other week. The job is not over, I have another month on the programme. I got no special buzz this morning, because it feels special every time I complete.

[misswobble Graduate]

Good work! Well done! 🙂

Next week is a cut above so get ready. Good food and hydration and hopefully plenty of sleep. Go slowly and you'll nail it.

Good luck 🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done.... cleared the week, cleared your head and all good stuff

Keep it slow and steady... and you will get through next week... you are ready for it

Go for it

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Brilliant run and a great post! Those pesky gremlins are a pain but you showed them you will have none of it! Bring on week6!

[Whatsapp Graduate]

Thanks all. I am looking forward to W6. I know its not a favourite, but I enjoyed all of W5 and it looks to repeat along the same lines.

[secksy34 Graduate]

well done i did the same run this morning , i was pleased with myself but had a struggle of a run , i agree with the special feelings because im always quite surprised that ive got so far !! , i will be doing w6r1 on monday maybe we can virtually run together lol have a great weekend

[Whatsapp Graduate in reply to secksy34]

Thanks secksy34 Well done to you too!

I will be running W6R1 this Saturday morning with my daughter for moral support, so unfortunately we will miss one another. I will be willing you on come Monday though!!

[secksy34 Graduate in reply to Whatsapp]

best of luck in your run , im having a big rest and starting fresh on monday .... unless i cant wait that long lol