Week 5, run 3 - in the bag

[Almo2]

What a big day today. I completed week 5, run 3, a full 20 minutes and I'm sharing this because up until 5 weeks ago I have never been a runner and I'm now 51. I felt quite daunted but excited at the same time and determined to succeed. I hope this helps others who may feel the same approaching this first, long run 😀

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

A major milestone.

Just go nice and slow for W6R1, it is a tricksy little run.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Almo2 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you, I'm delighted with myself as the very first 1 minute run nearly killed me lol. I've seen people mention W6R1, is it a bit of a curved ball?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Almo2]

It will be your longest workout to date, but for some reason, because there is a walking interval, people seem to think it will be easy.

Slow and steady.

[Razouski]

Week 5 is a real achievement- it looks so daunting but it sounds like you smashed. Take your rest day/s and ease on into week 6. 🤓

[Almo2 in reply to Razouski]

Thank you 😊 I do need the rest days for sure but I am looking forward to the next run

[Hidden]

Well done. That’s the boogy man vanquished. None of the others will ever seem as scary x

[Almo2 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. It was a daunting one to build up to wasn't it but I feel more confident now x

[Hidden in reply to Almo2]

After that, 25 minutes wont seem hard. Just be prepared for the first run in week 6, which sounds easy but needs tackling with respect. Nothing you cant handle though x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Very, very well done.. Slow and steady and you will be ready for each and every run!!

[SlowLoris]

51! You're just a young whippersnapper.

[Janbob]

Well done you 👍. I have just completed the same run today & never thought when I started this that I would be able to progress. I am 53 & never ever been a runner before. It just shows that if you put your mind to something anything is possible. Let's keep on going 👍😊.