I've only gone and blown the bloody doors off!

[Chris9R]

Yes I've done it I've blown the first 20min run out the water!

Week 5 Run 3 done and dusted! I loved it I love running. I love me!!!!

Never ever thought I'd get this far!

[Hidden]

You just made me LOL 😂

Very well done you. Congratulations

[Chris9R Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Good! 👍🏻

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Great post Chris😊..

I remember that feeling😄..

Keep going..onwards and upwards.

[Chris9R Graduate]

I enjoyed the long run so much more than the intervals. I'm buzzzzzzin 🐝 🏃

[Val52 Graduate]

Haha, bet you've been smiling all day! Well done - what an epic feeling!!! Happy running, keep smiling, everyone will wonder why you are so pleased with yourself ...only we know and boy do we understand 😊😊😊

[Runon Graduate]

It's a brilliant feeling - well done you - do you still have that fixed grin on your face

[Chris9R Graduate]

I've not long finished my run, but I think I'll be all 😁😁😁😁 for days 👍🏻

[linda9389 Graduate]

Brilliant! all aches and pains forgotten, just keep on grinning

[Chris9R Graduate]

After about 5 minutes my calves started to ache, then Jo came on saying that's 10 mins done and I was pretty much pain free. A cool shower when I got back and a glass of red with tea to celebrate 🎉

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Onward, upwards and keep it slow and steady x

[Chris9R Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Slow is the way to go 🐌

[SueKen Graduate]

Absolutely fabulous! 😊

[Chris9R Graduate in reply to SueKen]

👍🏻😁thanks

[Plumpinthenorth in reply to Chris9R]

Well done. Great effort. Hope I can match it when I get to that point. I am a little behind you. Just done W5R1 this morning and feeling ok. 😀

[Chris9R Graduate in reply to Plumpinthenorth]

The run your doing this morning was a massive changing point for me. Realising that the plan really works. Something that I have changed before just before week 5 is the amount of water I'm drinking, I now drink at least 3 litres a day although I do wee every 5 mins it seems I really believe being really well hydrated has helped no end.

Now I know I CAN do it and you CAN to 👍🏻🏃😁

[Plumpinthenorth in reply to Chris9R]

I think I will step up the water intake if it helps. Thank you 🙂

[KimLoulou Graduate in reply to Plumpinthenorth]

I have just done w5r1 too. Am a bit apprehensive about the rest of the week. 🙃

[Chris9R Graduate in reply to KimLoulou]

You are ready, trust the program 👍🏻

[gotpickedlast]

Wow nice one Chris! I've just finished W1 and feel the same about running. Hope I still the same after W5. Great post.

[troubleatmill]

The feeing it gives you is pretty special, I wasn't prepared for that! I'm just about to venture on to W7-R1!

[Plumpinthenorth]

I never thought I would be able to run but it has been manageable and gives me such a buzz. I can't wait for the run days which is something I never thought I would say. 😀😀😀

[starhail]

Awesome! great post.

[Chris9R Graduate in reply to starhail]

And what a tough week it's started out to be😘🏃🏃🏃

[Bonkersbrit Graduate]

Congrats and welcome to week 6👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥇🏃🏻

[Vonnie63 Graduate]

Wk5r3 for me on Thursday looking forward to it to see if I can do it. Have loved this program and love running. Your post put a smile on my face. Well done although you will be well on your way to graduating by now.

[Chris9R Graduate in reply to Vonnie63]

I'm stuck at the start of week 8 with shin splints. Been advised to have a week off Glad it made you smile 😁

[Vonnie63 Graduate]

Hope you recover soon and enjoy yoyr next few runs