Week 6 in the bag!

[JaneM21]

I can't believe it! In my last post, I said I was a bit nervous about wk6 - not knowing what was coming, but I'd seen a few posts that made it seem scary. Somebody replied to me 'Respect each week and fear none'! That comment, along with 'Take your head and your heart, and your legs will follow', gave me the confidence I needed. I wouldn't say it was a doddle, but it wasn't anything like as daunting as I'd imagined. I think Wk5R3 was my pivotal moment. I'm starting to believe that I can do this! It's not pretty, and it's certainly not fast, but I've just done Wk6R3! I have no idea what wks 7, 8 and 9 will throw at me, but I've got further than I ever imagined possible!

Thank you to all of you who take the time to spur others on and give them a boost when it's needed.

[RunningMama]

Seeing as I could hardly breathe during Wk1R1 I didn't think I'd ever get to, let alone through Wk9, but I did. Just take it a week at a time. I find day dreams help me when I'm struggling mid run, I start re-decorating my house 🏡 in my head, it takes my mind off any aches or pains & before I know it, it's warm down time 👏🏻

Well done on completing Wk6!! 🥇🏃🏻‍♀️👊🏻 x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to RunningMama]

... well done you... why do you think I ramble after my runs

[ejvcruns Graduate]

I just finished week 7 -- I was nervous and grumpy most of the runs and the last one was in the rain. Each and every time it pepped me up and made me happier. Have fun!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to ejvcruns]

Peppy!!! That is your word now

[Whatsapp Graduate]

Well done. Now's the time to start believing in yourself. The next few weeks are, in my opinion, the best part of the programme.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Whatsapp]

Yep!

[Msken Graduate]

Well done. It's an amazing feeling isn't it! Week 6 run 3 for me tomorrow, eek.

[JaneM21 Graduate in reply to Msken]

It was fine! Not nearly the shock that Wk5 run 3 felt like!

[Msken Graduate in reply to JaneM21]

Trying to keep a positive mindset but had a terrible run 2 this week. Your post has helped motivate, thanks!

[JaneM21 Graduate in reply to Msken]

Funnily enough, I found run 2 a bit of a bugger this week. It's almost (only almost!) got to the stage where stopping to walk, knowing you have to start up again, is more hassle than just keeping going! I might live to regret saying that though ..... 😆

I'm sure you'll be fine. Let me know! 😀

[Msken Graduate in reply to JaneM21]

Will do. Good luck for week 7, no more intervals!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to JaneM21]

All about building up our running muscles and discipline !

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Just have faith in yourself.... and trust the programme..nothing to fear, except Fear itself!