Week 5 Run 2 DONE!! ✅

Hello lovely fellow runners!

Guess what?? I just ran for 8 minutes, and then another 8 minutes! I was worried about the step up from 5 minutes, but you know, it was fine. I felt like I could have kept going, which is handy because next run, I'll have to!

The new trainers, pic attached, are great. I thought my old ones were fine, but these are so much more comfortable and supportive.

Thanks for all the support thus far, you've all been great. I am starting to love the feeling in my legs afterwards

Anyone doubting the programme, it really does work, you can do it!!!

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

Good work, mister! And bloomin' marvellous progress you are making. The step ups are never as bad as we imagine, eh?

Oh my, you are so going to love run 3 of this week, believe me. And with the support of your new trainers, and us, you are going to nail it! 🏃

I cannot see the pic though! Upload fail?!

Happy running, Neil. 👏😘

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Not sure where that went! I've re-added it, sorry about the legs attached lol

I would say this run was easier than the last one actually, let's hope that theme continues

How are you feeling now? Any better?

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Nought wrong with your legs. These legs are taking you far. And ninja running shoes look fab!

So pleased you found this run even easier! I love the longer runs now. They feel miraculous. We are getting fitter. Now, start getting excited about R3 cos it's a beauty.

I feel pathetic, but it's all good cos it means I can justify lolling around on the couch all day with my nose in a book. Roast dinner later followed by early night and I will be fit as a flipping fiddle tomorrow. 😀 Thank you for asking! You're a pal.

[nikonphotobro Graduate]

Excellent result! Well done, and good luck with the remaining runs 🏃 🥉

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Thanks I'm actually looking forward to the remaining runs, even W5R3!

[Geord68 Graduate]

Well done I'm sure you'll try out your new trainers 👟 to see how fast they go. As the longer runs come along slow down and pace yourself.

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Thanks Geord, loving the new trainers! Not sure I am any faster though, but they definitely feel more comfy

[Hidden]

Ninja shoes for a ninja runner. Well done Ninja Neil...

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Ninja runner lol! Ninja snail perhaps

[GingerBohemian Graduate]

Nice one.

See...that step up wasnt so bad was it? Just keep it slow and steady and onwards to week 6

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No, it really wasn't so bad. I think it's more a mental battle actually. And for the next one, I shall remind myself that I felt I could keep going after the 8 minutes

[Debbie698]

Excellent 316neil - good job well done😬

[Hidden in reply to Debbie698]

Thank you Debbie I still can't believe, after all these years, I'm actually doing this.

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Cool trainers. I too thought my old ones were fine until I got nice new ones!! You sound as though you're enjoying yourself, well done!!!

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I am indeed! These ones are supposed to turn me into Usain Bolt I believe

[TJMazz Graduate]

Fantastic. I am in awe of all these runners. Seems to really work. Looking forward to running for longer

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This program is great, and I'm so glad, not only that I got my butt in gear and started this, but also for the amazing support. You all rock!!!

Oh, and the longer runs are very welcome after the shorter ones. That really surprised me actually...

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Sounds like you could be a natural ☺

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Ha! Never thought I'd be called a natural regarding anything remotely sporty!! But it has been easier than I'd hoped, coming from doing no exercise to running for 8 minutes (20 tomorrow!) as I keep saying though, I'm not dead yet... thanks for your encouragement, it's much appreciated.

[TJMazz Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I'm glad to hear that. Dreading the longer runs

[Sadeskin Graduate]

Nice one Neil! Nice trainers too 😉👍🏻

[Hidden in reply to Sadeskin]

Why thank you they seem to work ok!!

[Polly2810 Graduate]

Nice shoes...I need to get new ones but no idea where to start so will just go and be advised?!! Well done on the 8 mins...see what were you worried about smashed it!! 😜

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I didn't need to worry, you're right, but then again, I am a born worrier!!

Re. The shoes, I am no expert, but if you can find a friendly local sports shop who can advise, that's probably best, which what I did. Apparently some do gait analysis, but I couldn't find one...

[Kippinsimpson]

Well done to you!!!! I’m doing that one on tues- your post has been an inspiration for me so thank you. Ps trainers look fab!!

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Really? Awww thanks! And glad you like the trainers good luck for Tuesday, though I'm sure you won't need it. I'm doing w5r3 on Tuesday... let's see if I'm still alive lol!

[sjs1969 Graduate]

Loving the new trainers and your enthusiasm - you're doing fabtastically! The fact that you're enjoying the longer runs is proof that you're ready for 20mins tomorrow. Just don't let those nifty shoes take you too fast - slow and steady is the only way to go .... 😄

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Yes, I shall have that going round my head the whole time thanks for the encouragement, it really does help.

[sjs1969 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

You are very welcome! Meant to write fantastically but somehow it came out fabtastic - sums up the effect this programme is having on us, don't you think?!

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Haha - I thought that was entirely intentional and yes, I think it does indeed. Never thought I'd actually enjoy this