I feel so happy. I was terrified by the idea of a 20 min run but I've done it! This programme is just incredible. I would never have believed 5 weeks ago that I could get this far and I really am starting to think that I've got 5k in me!!! Becoming a runner at the age of 50 seems crazy but I'm just loving it.
W5R3: First 20 min run done!: I feel so happy. I... - Couch to 5K
W5R3: First 20 min run done!
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Well done. I'm a run behind you having just done run 2 this morning. I felt great managing the 8 min runs and am trying not to worry about the 20 min one !! Posts like yours help me complete each run as I keep imagining this forum supporting and cheering me on. Hope you have a successful week 6 - keep running 🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️
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Terrific run! You are doing so well! Keep going runner!
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We never know what we are capable of til we try 🙂 Keep going with this, slow but sure and you will be a runner, and hopefully remain one forever more
I was older than you when I started off the couch as an unhealthy fatty but now I just can't stop running. It's changed my life in so many ways, none of which I could never have envisaged when I took those tentative first steps, hiding out in the woods for my first runs of the programme
The thing is though just go slowly 🙂💪🏃♀️✔️
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Brilliant. Well done you.
Take that feeling with you as W6 is a tricky little customer. Don't underestimate it.
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Well done, keep up the good work, I'm one run behind you 🏃🏃🏃
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Oh brilliant - yes I recognise the sudden feeling of belief!!!
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I've just donevwk5 r3 and like you - can't believe I ran for 20 mins without stopping/ dying!
Well done! This is my next run (I completed W5R2 this morning) so I hope it goes as well for me!