Just going for w6r3 - 20 minutes!!!! - Couch to 5K

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Just going for w6r3 - 20 minutes!!!!

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So, I’ve got all my 💩 out and only had one cup of tea! Shewee is in my pocket just in case and Michael will be there to help me! Can’t wait to see how much further the extra 4 minutes running will take me!

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Good luck with Wk5 R3.....

WildflowerJo..take it steady and you will do it 😊x

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lagatachocolateGraduate

I hope it’s not too much of a shock when MJ says “today you’re going to run for 25 minutes” 😀

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WildflowerJo

It’s w5r3 not w6r3 - silly me!!

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WildflowerJo

Not quite! Had my coat done up over my ample bosom which I realised was restricting my breathing and this messed me up mentally! Still I carried on. Then at about 8 minutes I was charmed by 4 black lambs running with me the other side of the fence - they stopped when I laughed but what a joyous distraction! Got to 10 minutes ok then at about 12 minutes I walked for about 30 seconds then another 30 second walk at about 16 minutes but when he told me I could stop I kept on running for about a minute to make up for the earlier walks! I feel amazing even though I failed! I will try and do it again on Monday - an extra 100 metres covered!!!!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to WildflowerJo

No f words please... your run sounds to have been great fun:) Just take it steady when you head out Monday:)

Well done:)

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WildflowerJo in reply to Oldfloss

I had to read my post back to check I hadn’t sworn then realised what you meant! No, you’re right, I didn’t - it was fun and I’ll try again Monday - thanks

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to WildflowerJo

Ha ha.. no this 'f' word is not allowed on the forum... we can call it a blip, practice. trial run, dress rehearsal...but never a f***.... you are doing wonderfully :) x

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WildflowerJo in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you - I agree but it beat me but I probably talked it in! I’m pretty sure I’ll do it next time - thanks for the encouragement

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lagatachocolateGraduate in reply to WildflowerJo

On my first attempt at this run I managed 18 of the 20 minutes which to be fair was longer than I had ever been able to run before. Two days later I had another go and I got through the whole 20 minutes. I'm due to start on week 7 next week and I feel stronger than ever. Go for it WildflowerJo and keep us posted.

PS: I completely get the lady bump issue; they seem to have a life of their own, not to mention their own sense of direction, sometimes! Summer, when it finally gets here, and less layers could be an issue! ;o)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Hope it went well:)

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AnniemurphGraduate

Brilliant! You'll nail it next time :)

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