Well I never...

[MrsShrek]

Thought I'd ever run for 5 mins let alone 30....and actually enjoy it!!

Amazing to think when I started I thought I'd have to knock on a neighbours door and ask them to call a paramedic as I couldn't breathe!

I've been following the programme and I completed W9 run 1 last night. Admittedly my legs felt like concrete bollards for the first 4 or 5 mins but once I find a rhythm I'm ok. When Laura said the 30 mins was up I still had more left in the tank so I am hopeful about picking up the speed in order to crack 5k in 30 mins.

I have lost about a stone in weight since starting (3 more to go) and feel energised so am eternally grateful to Laura.

Im a very happy and hopeful 50 year old now!

[Jbk1981 Graduate]

Well done you!!! It's amazing! Are you eating differently to lose weight or did you find it shifted as you did more running? ... signed... a hopeful week 6er 😬

[MrsShrek in reply to Jbk1981]

Thank you 🙂 Yes, I have overhauled my eating habits - sticking to around 1450 calories per day and increased my water intake. I am using a free app to monitor what I'm eating which really helps. I haven't measured myself but the difference in shape is really noticeable. Well done you for getting to week 6 too - it really is worth it 👍🏼

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How fabulous! Keep on running!

[MrsShrek in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 🙂 Loving it - must be the endorphins 😃

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Very well done you! Keep it steady and slow.. time to hit 5K, maybe after you Graduate

[MrsShrek in reply to Oldfloss]

Oh yes, I am very steady and slow! I read the forums every day and see how supportive everyone is so thank you 🙂

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That is my next run and I am nervous about it, so its good to hear that the marvellous Laura (my new girl crush) is pulling you through!

Very well done you

[MrsShrek in reply to Hidden]

The jump from 28 to 30 mins is barely noticeable so you'll be fine 👍🏼

I do find myself occasionally saying thank you out loud to Laura- luckily no one is around 😂

[Nervousnewbie Graduate]

Wow, well done! I have just finished Wk 9 r2 so we are around the same place. I still can't quite believe it.

[MrsShrek in reply to Nervousnewbie]

Fantastic job. Brilliant isn't it?!

[Wizziewood]

Brilliant, well done. Won't be long before you get to the 5k ... onward and upward! Happy Running!