W4 R1 completed, and a thank you!

[psychicmodjo]

Hi all,

I've just got back home after doing the first run of week 4 - my god it was a killer! Although I'm so proud that I did it!! During the final 5 minute run I thought I was going to die(!) but I made it.

I really don't think I could've done it without this forum - when I felt like I wanted to give up, I just kept thinking about what everyone here always says about "take it slow, then even slower!" Although I didn't know whether to laugh or cry when I saw someone on the opposite side of the road who was walking at about the same speed as I was jogging!!! The shame!!

I'm not going to lie... I'm not exactly looking forward to run 2 but now I know I can do it, I'm determined to plough through! And I really honestly don't think I could've done it without having seen all the advice and motivational posts on here... so thank you everyone for being such a supportive community <3

[Bonkersbrit Graduate]

Congrats!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎈🥇

I couldn't agree more. I definitely would not be part way through week 6 without my army of cyber running buddies on here.

[psychicmodjo Graduate in reply to Bonkersbrit]

Aww thanks! And well done you for getting to week 6! 😃💪👏🏅

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Most of us have been there..overtaken by toddlers or very old folk

Just do what you are doing... and you will get there...Just relax into the runs, breathe in whatever way feels right for you and think snail on a go-slow !

You can't give up anyway.. we are there with you and we will pull you along

PS

Oh my... I am one of the very old folk !!! Eeek!

[poppypug Graduate]

Ive been overtaken by a convoy of Motability scooters , there were three of them all on their way to Aldi's . I didnt stand a chance

Well done ! xxx

[Nikkidoodle in reply to poppypug]

🤣🤣🤣

[psychicmodjo Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Haha, that did make me chuckle - It's great to know I'm not the only one who has been overtaken! 😄 If I ever get overtaken by a convoy of mobility scooters I'll think of you!

[poppypug Graduate in reply to psychicmodjo]

Ha ha ! xxx

[Nikkidoodle]

Well done, I've just finished week 4 today but that first run last 5 minutes I was a wheezy beetroot, still a beetroot but was able to breath today. Good luck with run 2.

[psychicmodjo Graduate in reply to Nikkidoodle]

Yay! Great to meet someone who is at about the same stage of the programme as me. Well done on surviving week 4! 👏😀 Glad I'm not the only beetroot in town!!!