W5R3 done!

OH, THE EMOTIONS. I can’t see for happy tears.

[rolysmate Graduate]

Very well done, this run is a big game changer and such a confidence booster

Having done this run the rest are just another couple of minutes, before you know it now you'll be looking down the home straight

[Hidden in reply to rolysmate]

Hurrah! Thank you. It’s such a sense of achievement, isn’t it?

[rolysmate Graduate in reply to Hidden]

it certainly is but don't forget slow and steady will get you there

[Hidden in reply to rolysmate]

It’s how I’ve got this far. I don’t give a hoot about being quick or finding out how fast I’m going. I am very much in the tortoise camp. 😀

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Welcome to my world!! Don’t give a hoot about how far I’ve covered or how quick (slow!!😂) I’ve been!! Tortoises r us!! 🐢

[Hidden in reply to Polly2810]

Yeah! I don’t have a Garmin watch or a Fitbit, or use any running app or the like. All I care about is completing the programme. Speed and distance is for way down the line, and even then I expect I’ll still not care about it. 😀

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

No I agree...I am just happy to plod on and leave the stats to themselves that cares!! 😂 maybe one day, but I sort of doubt it! Hoping do so another cyprus one tomorrow bit will have to be another sunrise one as anything after 8.30 is way to warm for me, we were in the beach my 9 🤣🤣🤣

[Hidden in reply to Polly2810]

Oh blimey! Hot and I do not mix so I don’t envy your running in the warm.

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Was out at 7 yesterday and it was beautiful...look on my posts for the sunrise...worth getting a bit sweaty for, then back to the pool for 8!

[Hidden]

Well done! Completing Week 5 run 3 is the best feeling ever! And that is a real achievement too, just think of where you were at the start of the programme.

All the best!

Neil

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, Neil. Indeed, I can’t believe the progress. Such a buzz!

[TJMazz Graduate]

Yay. Well done you. So pleased for you 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Hidden in reply to TJMazz]

Thank you! 😀

[Hidden]

Big grin, big grin, big grin oh did I mention we can see your big grin?

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Haha! I literally cannot stop smiling. I keep saying “Twenty minutes!” to my now bored-looking husband. 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Blimey.. well done you.. we knew you would do it... Onward now, steady and slow into the next week. Which, by the way, you are totally ready for

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks, Oldfloss! I thoroughly enjoyed those twenty minutes. Looking forward to W6 now. 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

It is fine... and when you head for the longer runs.. it is amazing.. enjoy

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

I will. X

[Martin_Rose Graduate]

Well done Ims, you are flying now.

[Hidden in reply to Martin_Rose]

Felt like I actually was today!

[GaryB1966 Graduate]

Well done onward and upward!

[Hidden in reply to GaryB1966]

Thanks so much, Gary!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Whats that Ims...

*20 Minutes* 😊😊😊😊😊

I can remember feeling the same...Well done on a great run...

that 30 minutes feels more achievable now doesn't it.... onwards and upwards..You are doing brilliantly 😊x

[Hidden in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

It certainly does. Thank you very much. X

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

A..we know exactly what you mean! What an achievement this run is, you’ve overcome the mental challenge as well as the physical so well done! I’ve shed many a tear through this programme, W5r3 mostly!!!

[Hidden in reply to Mummycav]

It’s a very emotional thing, this running lark, innit? 😀

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Sure is 😉

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

😀👏😀🏃‍♀️😀👏 Well done! I loved this run; it was a defining moment. Be proud, keep grinning! x

[Hidden in reply to Sadie-runs]

I think it’s a definite turning point. As much psychological as physical. And thank you! X

[GingerBohemian Graduate]

Great news!

Your mind is now starting to believe what your body has known for ages!

That’s the hurdle out of the way, now you can just relax in your happy pace and see through the program!

[Hidden in reply to GingerBohemian]

Thank you! 😀

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You have crossed the Rubicon........there is no going back........not that you would want to.

Just give due respect to W6R1 it is trickier than it first appears.

[GingerBohemian Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

The W6R1 ‘Banana skin’ post

[Hidden in reply to IannodaTruffe]

*salutes* Will do.

[Lynnecanrun Graduate]

👍🏻🏃🏻‍♀️😊 keep it up!!😊🏃🏻‍♀️👍🏻

[Hidden in reply to Lynnecanrun]

Will do! Have taken on people’s comments about W6R1 not being the cakewalk it may appear to be and will approach it in my usual tortoise fashion. 🙂

[EuanR Graduate]

That's the week when you finally realise "damn, I actually think I can do this". Well done you, not be long until you graduate now.

[Hidden in reply to EuanR]

That’s the exact feeling I got. Thank you! 😀

[lardofale Graduate]

Great work, well done! You know you're motoring when you get through week 5! Cyber high five from me! You think you're smiling now, wait until you finish the whole thing, I'll hear the whoop of triumph from my house!! Good luck ;0)

[Hidden in reply to lardofale]

Thank you! And yeah, I reckon you might just hear me when I complete the programme. 😀

[Devonginge]

Wooooooohoooooo!!!! I am sooo with you!! Last night Idid w5r3 having dreaded the big 20mins for days... about 15 mins in i was like..i can do this..i'm gonna do it..i AM doing it...and I DID IT!!! Got rather emosh!! Lol!!! 😉🤗😊 we can SOOOO get to w9r3!!! 😚😚😚 have a good week 😁

[Hidden in reply to Devonginge]

Awyeah! Congratulations to you. It’s such an amazing feeling, isn’t it? Hope you have a brilliant Week 6. 😀