Week 5.....

[Reluctance2wayoflife]

So this morning I was ready to embrace the challenge of week 5 run 1. I know that my stamina and strength has improved through the programme so wanted to see if I could achieve the next level. Oh crumbs it was tough!

I just about managed the first 5 mins but the second was a struggle. Everything hurt and Jo was telling me to breathe in through my nose and out through my mouth. Can't say this really helped. Then I started thinking about all you C25k runners out there and especially your molto chic lady you bumped into the other day jancanrun. Before I knew it second run was done and I was enjoying my surroundings again, hearing the birds, smelling the damp soil and woods and felt chuffed to bits. Still had the third 5 mins but it's mostly down hill so psychologically it was much easier. Wk5r1 big fat tick! Once again thanks everyone for getting me there 😊

[Feelingfab]

A big well done. I've spent the last hour contemplating and talking myself out of the 1st run of week 5 and still deciding if I should attempt it today! Any advice?

[Hidden in reply to Feelingfab]

Sorry feeling fab my internet blipped and your reply is below go for it and get it done... see below

[Reluctance2wayoflife Graduate in reply to Feelingfab]

Oh definitely go for it. You've come so far and is not easy but so rewarding when you have done it! Let us know how it goes 😉

[Hidden]

Well done you, remember OldFlosses wise words - kiss the ground - she does mean with your feet. By only kissing and not thumping it helps you to glide.... good luck for Run 2

[Hidden]

Don't let the couch win and turn you into a cushion. You a runner and that's what we do. Go and run and kick the couch on the way out!

[Feelingfab]

I've done it! Can't breathe, speak or move but I've done it! Thank you for the massive nudge I needed in the right direction. St John's are waiting for me outside so must depart😂

[Hidden in reply to Feelingfab]

Sometimes speaking and moving are overrated breathing not so much. St Johns on speed dial always a great idea. Well done you....

[Feelingfab in reply to Hidden]

Ha yes absolutely... breathing is pretty crucial! Now there's a great idea! 😂

[Englishmum Graduate]

Woohoo!! I just did week 5 run 2 today and was so shocked that I did it. The feeling is amazing isn't it

[Reluctance2wayoflife Graduate in reply to Englishmum]

It sure is 😀

[Feelingfab in reply to Englishmum]

Absolutely... well done! 😁

[louisep76 Graduate]

Well done!!! I wish Jo would talk more during the running bits to keep me going and be quiet when I'm walking

[Reluctance2wayoflife Graduate in reply to louisep76]

I agree! More talking during runs to distract me would be great....

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Stop thinking about running and do it......... that's what you did, and it works, well done.