W5 R3 I couldn’t be prouder!

How did I struggle to run for 8 minutes two days ago yet I’ve just run for 20 minutes with no problems?!! In all honesty, I don’t care!! This programme is fantastic and I nearly jacked it all in today because of the gremlins, but I WON!! Breathing was a dream ☺️ I’ve got the bug again now! Have a great weekend all 👍🏻

[Elfe5 Graduate]

That's fantastic - enjoy basking in that happy, happy glow. 😁

[J9_54 Graduate]

Yay fab news Minnow. Happy running in week 6. You're 2/3 of the way now. Keep going :0)

[Hidden in reply to J9_54]

Thank you for the encouragement 😃

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate]

Absolutely brilliant, well done, I'm 2 runs behind you, I am confident about run 2 but will have to force myself to slow down to get through 20 minutes as today I was running at 4k in 30 minute pace and that isn't doable for 20 mins!!

[Hidden in reply to ChrisAllen1]

Haha possibly not! Good luck with the rest of week 5 😁

[happyhammer73 Graduate]

Well done brilliant job, feels good doesn’t it👍😀

[Hidden in reply to happyhammer73]

Thank you! It sure does, I’m buzzing now!

[TJMazz Graduate]

Well done. It definitely works. Going for W6R3 tomorrow 😱

[Hidden in reply to TJMazz]

Thank you! How have you found week 6?

[TJMazz Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Found the first two runs a bit tricky but completed them. I enjoyed the 20min run in Week 5 so see how I do with the 25mins tomorrow. Just going to take it nice and slow and keep positive thinking throughout. I really want to do this. Good luck with Week 6 😀

[johnm12 Graduate in reply to TJMazz]

Really interesting. I found W6R1 tricky too. Think it was overconfidence. Did W6R2 today and went fine. Knees a little sore so will see how I feel before the 25 min run. Like Minnow said, I really do find it amazing how stamina improves. Keep on running!

[Wantorun2013 Graduate]

Wow that's fantastic 👏👏

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Very well done... have a great weekend and then..on to Week 6 and the lovely longer runs

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss, I was amazed at how much I preferred the longer run. Was really worried I’d be bored but I think there’s something good about not stopping and starting again.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

You do get into your happy pace

[Pc59 Graduate]

Well done! a good few of us did this run today so lots of smiley happy runners😀about today! Such a great feeling even second time round for me😂. Roll on week6😊

[Hidden in reply to Pc59]

Thank you. You were just hanging back so you were in time with the rest of us 😉 good luck with week 6

[Pc59 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Exactly 😉good luck!

[rolysmate Graduate]

Terrific and very well done

[swisstony4 Graduate]

Sounds like a great run Minnow and the ole endorphins are well and truly coursing through your veins tonight!!

Glad the run went well, I am dreading week 5, 20 mins sound like a long long time. !

[Hidden in reply to swisstony4]

Haha they sure are, they even ordered a pizza for me too 😂 I felt exactly the same, even 30 seconds before I headed out the door but it’s far more achievable that you think

[JaneM21 Graduate]

Yay. Well done you. It’s a great feeling!

[SW16 Graduate]

Well done! Congratulations! Am needing inspiration for my W5r3 tomorrow.. think I just found it!

[Hidden in reply to SW16]

That’s great news! Let me know how you get on and good luck!

[Hidden]

Wow, that's amazing, you're amazing! Really really well done Sorry I didn't see this earlier btw, I struggle to keep up with it all sometimes!

I remember your first post... what you've achieved is amazing! Have a congratulatory hug (are those even a thing) and a cuppa!

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 😊 I know what you mean, it’s like a part time job keeping up with this forum 😂

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Yeah I know, every time I post something I spend the next two hours replying to things, and by the time I've replied to one thing another notification comes in. I would run in secret, but I find the support from all of you invaluable x

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

It is definitely invaluable and I particularly like it because we’ve all been there and appreciate how amazing it feels afterwards. I feel like preaching about C25K 😂 you with me?! A new religion of a slightly different sort is exactly what this world needs me thinks x

[johnm12 Graduate]

Well done. It is amazing how things improve. Personally I find that I m drinking less and sleeping better which probably helps a lot too!

[Hidden in reply to johnm12]

Thank you. Couldn’t agree more and my appetite has increased too which for me is great!

[Hidden]

Thank you. Couldn’t agree more, for me my appetite has also increased which is great 👍🏻