After the fun and games with my right knee, I never thought I would manage this run. I told myself that at the first sign of pain, I'd turn back and walk. I'm so glad I didn't need to!
I did stretches before, a slightly longer warmup walk than normal, and ran more slowly. The first five minutes seemed to take forever, but at the half way point despite feeling I'd gone rather slowly, I was still further on than W6R3. I turned round and jogged back, surprising a woman who was being taken for a walk by her dog. And before I knew it, Jo said I had a minute left. I upped the pace a little as she suggested, and it felt good.
So that's that, one more run done. I'm really enjoying this. I can totally see that I can do this! Who would have thought I could run for 25 minutes???
Encouragement then, I struggled to run for 1 minute at the start. 6 weeks later, what a difference. I am a runner! The app said so. And if I can, you definitely can
I am well chuffed for you Neil, I know how much you wanted to get out there - and you nailed it! Good work! It does feel like a minor miracle, running for 25 mins, doesn't it?
Now, have a nice relaxing day and keep an eye on that knee. Don't forget to build some knee strengthening exercises into your week and stretch those calfs! (Calves?)
Very proud and very pleased for you, Mr Neil. No denying it, you ARE a runner.
Ah that's good. I was wondering cow you were doing. Don't take that the wrong way, I've got no beef with you!
All the best with w8. I know you can do it, but good call on the extra day. I'm thinking of taking an extra extra day this coming week just to make it easier on my ankle.
Can't wait to see your "smashed it" post tomorrow!
Thanks OldFloss, it was a good run, and tbh I felt like I could have done 30 minutes. Who'd have thought I would ever enjoy running? Your encouragement really means a lot.
Awww thanks! Funny how everyone but me has faith that I can do this!!
Amazing, well done Neil! So nice to hear you're managing it ok, it gives me hope for when I reach that week
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You totally can!! You're on week 4 now? Week 4 is a great week actually. How are you finding the program yourself?
Oh and thanks so much for the encouragement, it's almost like I have my own personal team of cheerleaders!!
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Yes week 4 now. Much like you I am loving the program and utterly addicted! I never ever EVER thought I'd say that about runnng! I was worried about week 4 as I'd read a number of people had to repeat week 3 but it was ok and I completed it without passing out! It's funny how on week 3 the three minute run felt challenging but on week 4 the three minute run was the easy part! Amazing how quickly your body adapts.
Neil, your success is assured. I often find that when I feel I am running slower, I run faster. I try to recapture that when I actually want to run fast. I think it has something to do with being relaxed...
Professional LOL. I decided to take two days off since I was so tired on my last run. So tomorrow I go again. New week on ZR5K, hopefully I will be able to do it. Will not let the gremlins win! But they want to... You know how you have this dream when you are chronically unfit that if you were just to run 3x a week you will certainly look like a Hollywood star before too long? Yeah, that hasn't happened yet. It's kind of discouraging. I may post about it next time.
Hey what you have achieved is amazing. Amazing I tell you!! Who ever does look like a Hollywood star? And does it even matter? No, 'cause real beauty is on the inside!
Thanks Sandy, not quite there yet, but podium maybe in sight...!
Brilliant I knew you'd do it... you have the right mental attitude and keep a level head even when faced with potential injury issues. Nicely done Neil
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Thanks Jan, no point panicking I guess, just get on with it
Fabuloso! you're onto the good runs now and so really enjoy them - well, maybe not those first five minutes - they are really annoying, aren't they?! 😃 Great work, especially given your unhappy knee - it sounds as though all is well with it, which is great.
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W7R1
Yay! W5R3 done!
YAY!!!!!!!
I am a runner too :D
Week 3 in the bag..... but.....
