Yes yes yes!!!!! W5R3 I'm no longer scared....

[Nickycatwoman]

I usually run around 4.45pm, so as to be completely sure that the school bus has officially left the area....but it was W5R3 today and I was itching to get it done, so off I went this morning, 2 degreees outside, so had the additional donations of husbands beanie hat and daughters gloves, (son's baseball cap for warmer days stayed at home today) and for the first time had steamy breathe out there. As always, first 8 or so minutes, including the walk a bit sluggish, but couldn't believe when my friend Michael (he calls, and says its ok to eat my daughters home-made brownies, well thats what I tell her...!) informed me 15 minutes done I could barely beleive it!!! Last 5 minutes I felt as if I was running on air. Sia in my ears and the farmhouse down the road in my sight......done it!!!

Punching the air, not caring if anyone witnessed that, I'm now cooling down with a smoothie (home-made of course...!) knowing the day can only get better.

Thanks each and everyone of you, I actually could not have done this without the forum......happy Friday!!!!

[LeeU Graduate]

Congratulations, you have completed the biggest test in C25K, in my opinion anyway. I believe W5R3 is a mental challenge, the other runs get your body to the point where you can do this but it's your mind that holds you back, I've only run for 8 minutes, there's no way I can run for 20!

I was really concerned about my fitness before I did this run, I was actually laying in bed thinking about it, could I do it, was I ready, etc.

So I went and did it, it then clicked in my head, if I can run for 20 minutes, I can run for 25, if I can run for 25 minutes then I can run for 28, if I can run for 28 minutes then I'm damn sure I can run for 30!

I'm not saying the other runs are challenging but now you'll know, in your head, you can do them

Enjoy the grin, I can guarantee, any shiny surface there will be a different you grinning back.

[LeeU Graduate in reply to LeeU]

Just noticed a typo, *I'm not saying the other runs aren't challenging*

[Nickycatwoman Graduate in reply to LeeU]

Thanks! Yes a massive achievement as far as I am concerned 👍👍☺️☺️🎊🎊

[LeeU Graduate in reply to Nickycatwoman]

Nicky - it's a massive achievement as far as ANYBODY is concerned.

[Nickycatwoman Graduate in reply to LeeU]

😊😊

[Josepha2263 Graduate in reply to LeeU]

The W5R3 apparently is a mental challenge you are correct, I read it somewhere onlie.

[sjs1969 Graduate]

What a great run and a fab way to start your day! Others will know best but, having done that run on Weds, I found I needed and wanted to keep my body moving yesterday - brisk walk for me - and I'm glad I did, as today's W6R1 lived up to its mean reputation. Enjoy such a great achievement - Happy Friday to you😊

[Nickycatwoman Graduate in reply to sjs1969]

Thanks, feels great! I'll keep moving 👍👍

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to sjs1969]

Just another week of runs.. take it slow and take it steady and enjoy as the runs get longer..This is the time when you begin to find your running legs and your own happy pace

[Nickycatwoman Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes I know what you mean 👍

[Hidden]

Woohoo well done you!!

[Nickycatwoman Graduate in reply to Hidden]

😂 thanks!

[ejvcruns Graduate]

Good for you! And -- you are so fassssst!!!!

[Nickycatwoman Graduate in reply to ejvcruns]

Thanks!! Fast?! 😂

[ejvcruns Graduate in reply to Nickycatwoman]

You go the same distance in 20 minutes as I do in 30 minutes... so yes, fast!

[Nickycatwoman Graduate]

And now feeling high, and wanting to dance around the house!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Well done Nicky 😊....thats a great run, you are doing brilliantly...

Onwards and upwards... you know you can do this now.😊x

[Nickycatwoman Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you Jan xx

[Razouski]

Well done, You've got W5R3 sorted which means you really can do this. Keep that feeling with you in your mind as it will help you as you progress further.

[Nickycatwoman Graduate in reply to Razouski]

I now truly believe it!

[Hidden]

Great achievement and look at that time.... I'd kill for that!

[Nickycatwoman Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Is that fast?!

[Hidden in reply to Nickycatwoman]

It's 2 minutes a km faster than me, and I graduated a month ago, so yes it's a good pace.....

[Nickycatwoman Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Oh, should I slow down?!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Nickycatwoman]

If that is just your running time.. 15 mins for 3.8 K is very fast...!!!

[Nickycatwoman Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

No I don't think it's that....

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Nickycatwoman]

Just wondered.. if it included warm up walk etc..

[Nickycatwoman Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes I think so.... 🤔

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Nickycatwoman]

No worries.. I am just a nosey person... x

[Polly2810 Graduate]

🎉🎉🎉🎉well done!!!

[Nickycatwoman Graduate in reply to Polly2810]

Thank you!!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

You have done brilliantly! Well done you...onward and upward

Make sure you fit in other exercise on rest days.. particularly important as the runs get longer.. core strength and stamina work will help your body to keep pace with those newly found running legs

[Nickycatwoman Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks oldfloss.... 😊 will see what I can do on the 'rest' days.... Any tips?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Nickycatwoman]

Strength and Flex.. ? Many of us used those..they link in well with C25K

nhs.uk/livewell/strength-an...

I have a little regime, I use too.. off You tube but I find it great..

youtube.com/watch?v=qoxqZXZ...(Not working as expected?)

All good for strength.. I need all the help I can get

Swimming. ..cycling... yoga... a day in the garden.. working hard... and even a blitz housework day... and of course walking !

I am getting loads of that pushing small runner in training around.. average 10 miles a day.. I look forward to run days.. for a rest

[Nickycatwoman Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Fab thanks xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Nickycatwoman]

They are fun...just wish I looked like her sometimes

[Kimchoc08 Graduate]

I have punched the air and screamed many a time with strange looks from onlookers but I've given up caring!!

I'm all for shouting success from the roof tops!! 😊

[Ificandoit Graduate]

Well done - onwards to week 6 and no more doubting yourself! (I'm a great one to talk!)

[Nickycatwoman Graduate in reply to Ificandoit]

Thanks! 😘

[fayecheshire]

Well done. We are at similar stages as i did wk 6 run 1 on saturday. I never though i wiukd ve able to run /jog in my cas. This forum is great u agree. Keep it up..Faye x

[Nickycatwoman Graduate in reply to fayecheshire]

Thanks Faye and well done you! W6R1 is today!