I am almost 55, and apart from being a regular walker I have never exercised (ever). I knew I would have to slow down to do this, and my Samsung health app tells me I averaged 7.7 kmph, top speed of 10.3; my other weeks the top speed has hit 12.2 kmph. My Fitbit ( its all about the gadgets) informs me that my hr did not exceed 162 bpm today, which is a relief as I had a couple of 179s during week 4. I cannot believe that this is possible ,when I think back to run 1 week 1, I could barely finish it, and I felt as if I was crouching rather than standing upright!!!
I have been reading the comments, and they convinced me that it was doable, so I have just kept plodding through each session, I haven’t had to repeat any (yet). So thanks to every one. I actually feel as if I will complete this now🤠🤗
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Well done! I did that run on Friday and like you my 50th birthday was a while ago. If someone had told me at Christmas that I would be able to run non stop for 20 minutes in March I would have said they were mad. This programme is so good.
Wow, all those stats just sound dizzying! I'm not saying they're not useful, just mind you don't become a slave to them. You're not comparing like with like until you're doing the long runs at the end of the programme, so you could end up with completely the wrong impression. The important stats are: 1) did I finish 2) am I dead.
Anyway, many congrats for getting through W5R3 and you should feel that you will complete this, because it's true!
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