W5 R3...bring it on!

[ramsgaterunner79]

Completed run 2 of week 5 today in bright sunshine along a beautiful coastal park area. Cannot believe what I’m doing at the moment. Felt bit achy after today’s run but I completed it and that’s what matters. Going to go for run 3 on Thursday and cannot wait to prove to myself that I can do it! There was a time when I thought I’d never make it to this point but here I am. Now bring it on!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[Fran71]

That is excellent - I remember you posting that you were struggling a few weeks ago. Keep going, you are doing great x

[ramsgaterunner79 in reply to Fran71]

If you had told me then what I’d be achieving now I’d have never believed it. Thanks x

[mergirl101 Graduate]

Well done, never doubted for a second that you could do it! The lovely location and good weather sounds fabulous! Roll on Thursday! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[ramsgaterunner79 in reply to mergirl101]

Thanks 😁 x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Stretch stretch, stretch... well done you... the lovely longer runs beckon... perfect for letting the new legs find their happy pace

[ramsgaterunner79 in reply to Oldfloss]

Indeed 😁 x

[ellie674 Graduate]

Well done! I’m a Ramsgate runner too ☺️

[ramsgaterunner79 in reply to ellie674]

How cool is that! Love running along the seafront. It’s gorgeous at the mo x

[Rallan79 Graduate]

I've just done wk5r2 today and was dreading it thinking I'd never manage 8 mins. I enjoyed it (?!) and it went really fast but not looking forward to 20 mins. Seems a big jump! Good luck with yours I'm hoping the weather holds for when I do mine.

[ramsgaterunner79 in reply to Rallan79]

It’s huge isn’t it? We can only give it our best shot can’t we? Good luck and keep us posted x x

[JetsOwner Graduate in reply to Rallan79]

Hi. Two lots of 8 mins is 16 and so the 20 min runs just flow. And I found that after about 10 mins you can get into a groove. I do the breathing and counting trying to get a rhythm. I’m still learning as I’m new to it but ramsgaterunner79 and I keep noticing that your body just .... does. It just can move. It’s all so amazing!! So let us know how it goes.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

You're on a roll, enjoy it! 👌👍😁

[ramsgaterunner79 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks x

[lagatachocolate Graduate]

Good for you; you’re doing so well!!

[ramsgaterunner79 in reply to lagatachocolate]

Thanks x

[JetsOwner Graduate]

Just SUPERB. have good run tomorrow. And then.... w6. I like hearing your stories.

[ramsgaterunner79 in reply to JetsOwner]

You too. Just completed week 5 run 3! Cannot believe I did it. Thanks for all of your support! How are you getting on? X

[JetsOwner Graduate]

Hi there. Terrific to see this. Super. You must be well into W6 now.

[ramsgaterunner79 in reply to JetsOwner]

Just about to start week 7. It’s going really well. How are you getting on?

[JetsOwner Graduate in reply to ramsgaterunner79]

Hi. Well you’ll be doing long runs now. Terrific. Fine but I’ve started to collect people as running mates. It helps me get out. Treadmill plan tomorrow. You?

[ramsgaterunner79 in reply to JetsOwner]

Enjoying the longer runs especially in the nicer weather. Going back to work soon so trying to fit them in around ‘work times’ so I can make sure I keep going!

[ramsgaterunner79 in reply to ramsgaterunner79]

Collecting people to tag along sounds fun! 😁

[Keels_x Graduate]

Well done, I started week 5 today & am already anxious about the 8 minutes!

I’m in Kent too, sadly not coastal thou x

[ramsgaterunner79 in reply to Keels_x]

It’s not as bad as you think it’s going to be. It’s all about pace and slowing down when you feel tired without walking. Listen to the advice on the podcast/ app and you’ll do it. Good luck with it and keep us posted 😁