W5R3 and tears

[Pizzola]

I am sitting in a state of utter disbelief that I just managed to run for 20 whole minutes without stopping!

I was so nervous about this run that I woke up with butterflies and really thought it would take me more than one attempt to crack it. The first half felt tougher than the second, to the point that I was certain I wouldn't make it after the first 5 minutes.

I was so elated when I finished that I burst into tears and I'm pretty sure I'll be on the ceiling all day! 5 weeks ago I could barely run for a minute at a time, this programme is amazing!

So so happy!!!

[aliboo70]

Brilliant! It's a real milestone in the programme!

congratulations! 😊

[Pauline17 Graduate]

Great feeling isn't it? Well done you !😁

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Very, very well done indeed.... it does get us like this sometimes. The elation and sheer joy!!!

Keep slow and steady and carry on doing what you are doing

[sheps Graduate]

You are a real inspiration, Pizzola. I've just done w5 r2 for the 5th time (slightly extending the runs so I actually completed 17 1/2 minutes running time) and am bracing myself for what you have done. Maybe at the weekend I'll give it a go.

Your story gives me conviction that I can do it.

Brilliant - well done.

[SC1472 Graduate in reply to sheps]

Of course you can do it - just trust your abilities and get out there!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done. Now dispel all those fears and approach the rest of the plan with belief and confidence.

[Whatsapp Graduate]

Well done. The iconic W5R3 in the bag! Next week may feel a little strange but trust the programme and trust yourself

[Lstace]

Wow! That's brilliant....and I'm very jealous!

Massive well done! 🎉🏃👍🏻x

[Hidden]

It's a brilliant feeling isn't it. Well done and enjoy the rest of the programme.

[MrsShrek]

Brilliant.....in a few weeks time you'll be running for 30 mins too 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[SillySal Graduate]

I've got tears for you!! Congrats, you are going to help me get through the rest of my week 5. I've got W5R2 tonight- thank you for posting this, gives me an extra boost!!

[nikkiwabit Graduate]

Well done Tears of happiness - that's great

And thanks for the "The first half felt tougher than the second". As I feel the first bit of a swim is hardest I will try to remember this when I do the same run at the end of next week.

[acheymakey Graduate]

Fantastic that is amazing. Congratulations on your achievement.

[50up]

Brilliant Pizzola , this programme is amazing. But so are you

Great feeling running continuously for 20 mins. You are well on your way now.

[LaurenS91 Graduate]

Congratulations, that is an amazing achievement! I hope to be in the same situation tomorrow evening

Keep up the amazing work!!

xx

[Runaround]

I too was excited by actually running 20 mins. When not long ago I struggled at 3 mins. Doing 5k now in 39 mins.