W4R2 completed

Well finally completed W4R2, then did a weight training session and after that ran for 19 minutes without stopping. I feel like a cheat though as I did this run on a treadmill at the gym. I didn’t think I would be able to after falling off my bike yesterday but I did and I feel great. Run 3 here I come😁😁😁

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It’s not cheating it’s just different....

If you keep mixing up gym/treadmill with outdoors that’s a great mix to make you a good all-round runner.

Good luck for your R3

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Thank you😁

[Jayparr Graduate]

Hay I did all my c25k on treadmill running is running

I do odd days outside and odd run on treadmill.

Well do you keep it up.

Jay x

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I have joined my local gym so on wet days (which we have many in Wales) I can still run as I hate running in the wet and being wet through to my underwear ☹️

[Jayparr Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes I don't like wet cold days either

U doing great x

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Thanks I will😉

[Jen58 in reply to Hidden]

Who's that guy in your profile photo ?

Well done for carrying on after falling off your bike

I see you are running for a lot longer

You of little faith 🤔👍🏻

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Jen I felt like I was cheating because it was done on a treadmill

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My wife says it’s the animal that most resembles me. My spiritual animal. Now I don’t know if she means fat and hairy or big strong and protective, it could go either way with her 😂

[Jude1963 Graduate]

I can’t keep up with you! One minute you’re saying you can’t run for 5 minutes, then you fall off your bike and say you can’t run for a while, all of a sudden you’re on week 4 and running over 10 minutes!! That’s amazing progress!

I was on a treadmill yesterday for the first time and I must say I found it quite tough compared to my usual outdoor run. I didn’t seem to cover as much ground as expected.

So I’d say you’re doing really well and are nearly half way there! 👍🏼

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Jude I feel like I cheated yesterday because I did it on a treadmill, I felt great that I went that far but it is a lot easier on a treadmill so am I a cheat?

I even upped my pace which was a great suppose.’ I then did a gym session with my son as he is training for the “Tough Mudder” run in Bristol. 😎

[Jude1963 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I really didn’t find the treadmill easier. Boring yes and possibly easier on the joints but I was still really tired. And the fact that you did 18 minutes more than caters for a 5 minute run outdoors.

I really think you’re capable of far more than you realise and probably a bit fitter too than you thought. You go out on bikes with your kids? I didn’t. Far too strenuous for me! I struggle with that sort of exercise.

Stick to the program and you’ll get there.

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Jude, I’m a people watcher so running in the gym was a distraction as I’m concentrating on watching other people.

I like busy areas but running outside I become a people dodger but I really enjoyed doing it on the treadmill😁

[Jude1963 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Maybe treadmill all the way then! 👍🏼

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

👏👏👏👏 well done!! Don't be daft. You've already done more than you thought you could!! Good for you 💪👍😁

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Thank you JoJo😁

[Catbee Graduate]

Well done 👍🏻 even in that gorilla suit? 🤣

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It’s not a suit it’s meeeeeee🤪

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That puts me to shame - running after that nasty fall off your bike. Well done! I'm planning on doing most of mine on a treadmill so hopefully it's not cheating! It's funny how we are all different - I love the gym. Maybe because my gym have these great treadmills that have a screen on them so you can choose to run through woods or countryside or towns, etc. It takes your mind off the fact you are running. I really enjoy it.