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Just checking in to say I started wk4 yesterday.... I didn't peek at what was coming before I ran, so when Jo Wiley said 5 minute run I literally shouted out loud!! Thankfully no none was in ear shot! Yes, it was tough and I feel very jaded and a little bit achey today. But I have rest day today and no work, so hopefully I'll be raring for Wk4 R2 tomorrow.

Hope everyone has a great week πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Blitzy profile image
BlitzyGraduate

Thanks for inspirational post, as I am about to do that run this morning 😳

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buddie17Graduate in reply to Blitzy

Go for it πŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘

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Was meant to do this one this morning but don't fancy get soaked. Weather will pick up later! Must confess that I peeked over the weekend!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Richard7

It's just wet.... a hot shower is just the thing afterwards... :)

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Richard7Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

But I mustn't get my new running shoes soaked on their first run out ;) .. I got up early to do the run too! Even the dog didn't want to go out!

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buddie17Graduate in reply to Richard7

I like running in the rain!! It's only caught me once so far, but I found it invigorating!! I've bought a light weight jacket to wear in the event of β˜”οΈ rain, but I don't like wearing it much! I guess as it gets colder I will wear it though! Why not try a little jogette in the rain.... you never know unless to you try it!! πŸ˜„πŸ‘

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Richard7Graduate in reply to buddie17

Looked at the weather last night and there was a window with no rain on the BBC weather app. Got up in time but window had moved!! Looked at the jackets yesterday when getting new running shoes but decided on a gentle spend approach for now :) looks like it is dry at lunchtime!! Mixed feelings - nervous about the first 5 minute run but excited about trying out new running shoes.

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buddie17Graduate in reply to Richard7

Go and run / skip / dance in the rain β˜”οΈ !!!! You might just surprise yourself. I can't let the rain stop me. The weathers only going to go down hill from now onwards, so I don't need excuses to put me off running.

Enjoy your new trainers πŸ‘Ÿ

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Well done... keep it slow and steady and you will be ready for any of the runs. Make sure the exercises you do on rest days are kept up too :)

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SurreyjelbelGraduate

As you know, I had peeked at Wk4,R1 so I knew πŸ™Š I did mine Sat lunchtime and it was OK considering I usually go first thing, had eaten etc. My next one is tomorrow ...had 2 rest days because of stuff going on, so will be chomping at the bit 🐴🐴

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buddie17Graduate in reply to Surreyjelbel

Well done... I'll be joining you tomorrow Surreyjelbel!! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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SurreyjelbelGraduate in reply to buddie17

Come hell or high water, buddie17 πŸ˜„

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buddie17Graduate in reply to Surreyjelbel

πŸ‘ yep!

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Vixen67Graduate

The five min run def had me puffing I recall thinking it was heaven to be told to walk again 😬..... it passes the program works keep it steady and breathe your doing fab πŸ‘πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸΆ

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buddie17Graduate in reply to Vixen67

Thanks... I'm still not sure about the breathing bit.. I was definitely puffing yesterday!!! I kept telling myself slow and steady, but breathing was all over the place!

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GingerBohemianGraduate

And you did it! Go you!

Best not to look at coming weeks as you doubt your own abilities. Once you are in amongst it then suddenly get told what to do it's amazing what you are capable of!

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buddie17Graduate in reply to GingerBohemian

Those 5 minutes were a real shock.... but yes I did it!!! So I felt really chuffed afterwards πŸ˜„

Vixen67 profile image
Vixen67Graduate

Can't recall exactly but I had Sarah millican telling me Breathe through the nose out through the mouth every 4 steps ... found myself counting and breathing made the time wizzzz πŸ€“

Might be other far more scientific ways .... 😎

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buddie17Graduate in reply to Vixen67

Right, ok that sounds good - thanks! I'll try that tomorrow in between my 'slow and steady' mantras!!

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Vixen67Graduate in reply to buddie17

Oh I know it's like patting your head and rubbing your stomach and saying the alphabet backwards in French πŸ™ˆπŸ‘

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FlossnCharlieGraduate

I am doing that run at lunchtime, had a feeling it may be 5 mins.... oh dear but I will give it a go

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buddie17Graduate in reply to FlossnCharlie

You CAN do this!!! πŸ‘

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FlossnCharlieGraduate in reply to buddie17

I did it πŸ˜€

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buddie17Graduate in reply to FlossnCharlie

Yay well done πŸ‘

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BlitzyGraduate in reply to FlossnCharlie

As they say, the programme works and has prepared you for this. If I can do it, anyone can!

Swore shouted? Or elated shouted? Or worried shouted? Either way you did it...

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buddie17Graduate in reply to

Lol it was unrepeatable!!!! Xx

in reply to buddie17

That's what I guessed😜

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