8 minutes!

[DebJogsOn]

WK5 R2 DONE! So pleased with myself. Really can't believe the improvement since I started this journey. I know pride comes before a fall - but actually can't wait to challenge myself with 20 minutes next time. And to think I used to count every second of the 60 second runs in Week 1 😆

[Hidden]

Haha - me too! I'll never forget that first 60 seconds in week 1 run 1, I was pleased with myself for doing the 5 minute walk without too many problems, boy was I in for a shock!

Huge congratulations on completing week 5. And I'm saying that in advance because I know you will

I've done W5R3 this morning, and loved it, you have actually trained for it, and the walking break in R2 doesn't actually do all that much I don't think, with hindsight. Please don't worry about it, just enjoy it, I'm sure you will.

Oh - and do let us all know how you did!!

Neil

[DebJogsOn Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Sounds reassuring. I'll be sure to let you know how I get on. There is no way I'll be keeping quiet if I do it!

[Hidden in reply to DebJogsOn]

We're all rooting for you! Just remember to pace yourself, that's the main thing, and also, the battle is mainly mental. All the best for the next run

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to DebJogsOn]

You’ll smash it!!! Slow and steady 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yeay!!!!

[iain-strachan Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Agreed about the walk break in R2. About half way through it I was impatient to start the second run, because it felt like I was slacking off!

[Hidden]

Well done!

'Pride comes before a fall' ? Hmm, sounds like the sort of thing my headmistress used to say.. No evidence for it so BE PROUD

[DebJogsOn Graduate in reply to Hidden]

😂 that's really funny because I happen to be a headteacher! 😂

[Hidden in reply to DebJogsOn]

Ha Ha

You must've gone to the same headmistress school!

[siobhp Graduate]

Go for it! W5R3 has been my most exhilarating run so far (although only done W6R1 since!) and the feeling when you finish is fantastic. I was counting the seconds too the first week! It seems incredible to me what we can do now. Just don't go off too fast, I found the first 10 mins a bit harder than the last 10, once you get going it even becomes enjoyable!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Very well done...keep it slow and keep it steady as you move on

[Renmurew Graduate]

Brilliant achievement. I felt exactly the same this morning doing the same run and can't believe I'm looking forward to run 3. Look how far we have come, literally!

[Razouski]

Pride comes before a really big cheesy grin actually. 😁

[GingerBohemian Graduate]

Keep it slow and then slow down a bit.

Shuffle along and enjoy the journey

[Christene Graduate]

Well done, I'm lined up for W5R2 on Thursday ...

I think it's funny how, although we are all at slightly different stages, we can all relate to the pain and suffering of week 1, Run for a minute, walk for 90 seconds ... repeat x 7 ... OMG

Once again ... congrats and well done ... terrific run ...

[GingerBohemian Graduate]

With that awesome attitude you’ve already done the run.

[LCN1107]

I did my w5r2 last night and I'm the same, can't help smiling to myself that I did it. I'm not sure what to expect tomorrow but I'll give it my best shot at 20 minutes! Let us know when you smash it 😊