W5R3 in the bag

[mairi1]

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.

[over61andstilltrying Graduate]

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!

[mairi1 Graduate in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thanks, good luck for tomorrow, I am sure you will smash it. It just seemed such a huge jump going to 20 mins but it was so much easier than I imagined . Good luck again and make sure you post when you do it.xx

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Well done! I’m out having a pint or three and I’ll have the next one in your honour. Roll on week 6.

[mairi1 Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Thanks, enjoy your pint 🍺 or three, I might have a wine or three tomorrow night to celebrate 🎉

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to mairi1]

Good plan. I would. And might.

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

And well deserved too Jay!!

[18Windmill Graduate]

Congratulations! What a good feeling! For me it was all about the mental barrier. Not long to go now! 👍👍👍

[mairi1 Graduate in reply to 18Windmill]

Thanks, it is a fantastic feeling.x

[furlmouse Graduate]

SEE? Told you you could do it! Well done!

[mairi1 Graduate]

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. 😂

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done on completing the milestone run.

Watch out for W6R1..........it catches many out.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[mairi1 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks, looking forward to week 6.

[Lorijay Graduate]

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.

[mairi1 Graduate in reply to Lorijay]

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.

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to mairi1]

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

[mairi1 Graduate]

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,

[Jullaly Graduate]

Very well done, that’s my run in the morning, so encouraging to hear how well you got on