W5R3 done 😄 happy

[Bess128]

Completed 20 minutes running non stop , 5 weeks ago I was struggling to run for a minute. This programme is brilliant and this run is about over coming the mental barriers we all have when we reach this week . As the programme says take it slow , we can work on pace and distance once we have graduated 😄

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

So right...very well done you The longer runs beckon.... just know... you are ready for them

[Bess128 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

😊

[Bess128 Graduate in reply to Bess128]

Thank you

[rolysmate Graduate]

Well done and a great run to get under your belt and my goodness yes slow and steady is the way to go

[Bess128 Graduate in reply to rolysmate]

Thank you .

[WHICHYPOOHS]

😋 that's fab

[Bess128 Graduate in reply to WHICHYPOOHS]

Thank you .

[Seasidepanda Graduate]

This is encouraging to read as someone just behind you about to tackle this challenge!! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[Bess128 Graduate in reply to Seasidepanda]

You can run the 20 minutes , don’t get me wrong it was not easy , but at no time did I think or feel like giving up, just take it slow and steady 😄

[Mcdon Graduate]

Yes I felt the very same well done

[RuthL Graduate]

Well done. Onwards and upwards.

[badcrumble]

Yes. I did this yesterday. Can't believe it 😮

[Bess128 Graduate in reply to badcrumble]

It’s a great feeling !

[runningteacher101]

Did this a few weeks back at start of January and now having graduated run 30+ minutes at least twice (sometimes three times) a week

[Bess128 Graduate in reply to runningteacher101]

Looking to keep the running up , realistically I need to run for 38/39 to hit 5 k 🤣

[dcmusic in reply to Bess128]

Hi Bess128 i’m about to start week 8 - 28 mins tomorrow and yet just a few weeks ago I was on 1 min runs. Like you I probably will need to run for 35 - 40 mins to do 5k but I keep it slow and steady! Good luck, it’s a great feeling. I’m 60 years a ‘non - runner’ 😄

[runningteacher101 in reply to Bess128]

My first 5k run was 40 minutes - now I am down to around 32/33 minutes. However, I am just impressed with myself at running that far!