I did it!!!! I am so chuffed , I really doubted whether I could or not as I found the 8 mins tough going and thought more than double would be nigh impossible, but it wasn't and I am grinning to myself like a Cheshire cat. It was actually much, much easier than I imagined.My knees started to get a wee bit sore about the 18 minute mark, but it was honestly easier than some of the earlier runs. This programme is amazing and is making me do things that a month ago I would have thought impossible. Looking forward to week 6.
W5R3 in the bag: I did it!!!! I am so chuffed... - Couch to 5K
W5R3 in the bag
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Well done mairi1! Enjoy your Cheshire cat moment! You deserve it! I agree the plan is really good and it has also encouraged me to do things that are new to me, like buying my first ever running shoes! I am hoping for the Cheshire cat moment tomorrow as that is when I plan to run W5R3. Further congratulations and happy running!
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Well done! I’m out having a pint or three and I’ll have the next one in your honour. Roll on week 6.
Thanks, enjoy your pint 🍺 or three, I might have a wine or three tomorrow night to celebrate 🎉
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Congratulations! What a good feeling! For me it was all about the mental barrier. Not long to go now! 👍👍👍
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SEE? Told you you could do it! Well done!
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Aw thanks, I really had my doubts, but it was a lot easier than I thought it would be, I’m on the verge of enjoying it. 😂
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Well done on completing the milestone run.
Watch out for W6R1..........it catches many out.
Keep running, keep smiling.
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Oh you go girl, well done Mairi, never doubted it though. Enjoy the feeling and the smiling. You've earnt a wine. Week 6 is now upon us, yeeha.
Aw thanks, week 6, bring it on. Lol.although we have to watch out for run 1 and probably all the others lol. Good luck 😉 to you , when are you doing R1? I am having two days off and going for it on Monday.
Sunday morning doing w6r1. I too have 2 days rest between finishing and starting a new week. Yes I have been reading posts bout this tricky run so will continue to follow oldfloss's advice, slow and steady and Ian's advice" hydrate". Can't believe the amount of water I now drink and I'm sure it is responsible for some positive changes in my skin and general well being. I am feeling really positive but have to admit I still feel like i'm going really slow and although I want to pick up my pace I'm scared I'm not ready yet. I guess plenty of time to worry about speed. We're doing good Mairi
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I think we are doing brilliantly, I am going really slowly and as you say, plenty of time to build up speed, I’m just delighted 😀 that I am managing the runs at all! Good luck for Sunday,
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Very well done, that’s my run in the morning, so encouraging to hear how well you got on