Week 5... what a jump!

[ajjt123]

On run 2 and not looking forward to 8mins of sustained running!! Best get my trainers on!

[AngeScott Graduate]

Hey I'm sure you can do it. I was amazed that I managed it. Such a good feeling! Let us know when you do it! 👍

[Razouski]

Hope it goes well. You can do it. If you've followed the programme your body will be ready for it, so good luck.

[MsFickle]

You can do this , thinking about it is far worse than actually doing it - its achievable if you have done the rest good luck

[MagicandCastles Graduate]

I thought this when I did it! I had an odd 6min click in my head though, was HARD for the 5th and 6th min but then my body went 'oh we're carrying on, might as well settle into it' it happened and I felt like a runner for the first time. So good luck! It's a good week to be on!

[ju-ju- Graduate]

just do it - thats always the best approach

[Rockette]

I've just got back from this one ,what a shocker ,I expected Laura to say 5min runs when she said it's 8 mins I was whaaat! I'd forgot lol but it's done now . Hope all went well for you on this one .

[Whatsapp Graduate]

It actually takes the body a few minutes to settle into a run. You will find once your body gets into a rhythm that it starts to become enjoyable. The problem with these earlier runs is the clock-watching. Try no to think about the time and just get into your stride

[ajjt123]

Whoop whoop! I did it!!! After 3 or 4 mins of struggle I sorted my breathing and my mind. Your responses really have helped and motivated - thank you x

[Hidden in reply to ajjt123]

See trainers over matter... always works

[Cliff_H Graduate in reply to ajjt123]

Well done, trust the programme as it really does work.

[bareliz]

You can do it. Slow and steady and you'll get there.

[Hidden]

Can't do it without them... and 8 minutes, you'll do it, we all do. It's just mind over matter oh and wearing trainers too...

[Rockette]

Well done onwards &upwards

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done!

Just bear all this in mind, should any other run strike terror into your heart.

Running is very much a mental challenge and from here on in C25K the psychology plays a major part, so believe in yourself and the process.

[Theziggy Graduate]

Is it trainers or running shoes? Used to be trainers in my heyday, but these days only hear about running shoes? Doesn't matter - I have a few spare pairs stashed where OH can't reach!!!! Still wearing my favorite running shoes/trainers as everyday walkers though bits of the soles have started to fall off.

[LittleNell83]

Well done! We've just come in from completing run 2 as well! I couldn't have believed that I would manage 8 minutes of running non stop a few weeks ago. Especially recovering from a knee injury so even a minute if running was sore to begin with.

[ajjt123]

Thank everyone! X