W5R2 did it - just

[bareliz]

Took an extra rest day but was still feeling tired when I set off. Then 1 minute in Laura decided she didn't want to speak to me any more. Either that or my headphones have packed in. So back to timing myself on my phone. Not going to lie, it was hard going but I did make it to the end. I was thinking of going more slowly on R3 but I'm not sure if that is possible!!

[misswobble Graduate]

Slower is best. Honest! 🙂

[bareliz in reply to misswobble]

Yes, you're right but if I go much slower I'll be going backwards - haha!

[Hidden]

What is it with these coaches on Week 5? Sanjeev bailed on me yesterday, now Laura's decided she wants a break? Just as well we're hardy souls who can keep going in the face of adversity! Have a word with that Laura for your next run- I've already told Sanjeev he needs to get his act together for tomorrow 🙂

[bareliz in reply to Hidden]

Ha I know but after getting the gear on and driving to my start point, there was no way I was going back. Mind you half way through I was thinking that maybe I should have. It's only when I finished I was so glad I'd done it.

[Hidden in reply to bareliz]

That's always the way though, isn't it? You might not feel particularly like going out, but If you can just get out that door you never regret it

[louisep76 Graduate]

You did it and that's what counts. I'm hoping to do mine Tonight if it stops raining. Good luck for R3

[bareliz in reply to louisep76]

Thank you and good luck with your run. Funnily enough I think I prefer running in the rain - less people about

[Hidden in reply to bareliz]

I'm a fan of the rain too- not horizontal, in-your-face rain, but I was out in a gentle drizzle yesterday and it was really quite pleasant. I'd take that over blazing ☀️ anytime 🙂

[misswobble Graduate]

This backwards feeling thing doesn't matter 🙂 I have been running a few years now but I felt like I was running backwards yesterday. Tiredness, it was hot and I was on some undulating trail. It just felt like I was making no progress. It's only a feeling though. You are moving forward. The walking bits in the programme are there to help you out so don't worry 🙂✔️

[bareliz in reply to misswobble]

Thanks. I'm never going to be a fast runner, but that's not why I'm doing the programme. It's just that sometimes it feels like I'm not making progress, which is daft - of course I am.

[misswobble Graduate]

You certainly are!

[Hidden]

We ain't fast us Week 5ers, but boy are we determined. We knew you'd do it, sneakily you really knew you'd do it too. I am absolutely convinced the coaches go awol, just to see if we listen and care... and of course we do, go bareliz if it I can do Run 3 to the applause of a toad, you can do it with new earphones and all of us behind you.

[bareliz in reply to Hidden]

Ha, well I shall give it my best. I'm hoping it gets easier - soon :).

[Hidden in reply to bareliz]

It will I promise.... fingers crossed

[bareliz in reply to Hidden]

I shall hold you to that!

[Hidden in reply to bareliz]

Deal, provided when I need the kick up the bum, you provide it for me... I am in London next week and thinking it might be a lot less easier there...

[bareliz in reply to Hidden]

Deal. Thinking of holidaying in Italy next year, we should go for run

[Hidden in reply to bareliz]

You're on but I'm not running to Rome it's 250 km away

[Hidden]

Laura dumped me in week 6 and I decided, given that it was simple timed runs and given her appalling taste in music, to go it alone. Much preferred it, although I had had a big running crush on my coach until then 😊

Week 5 and 6 are challenging but the programme is getting you ready, step by step. So well done and keep running 🏃👍😊

[bareliz in reply to Hidden]

Thank you and yes I think when it's continuous runs I may just get my own playlist, although I'm not good this this technology milarky ;).

[Hidden in reply to bareliz]

I like audiobooks, especially as my runs have got longer, stops me being bored and feel I am improving my mind as well as my body 🏃😎

[bareliz in reply to Hidden]

Now that's a good idea.