What is Your Week...April Week 5 The Darling Buds of.... ?

[Oldfloss]

Welcome to the last few days of the April, What is your Week?

Well..it feels a tad chilly here... as we slip ( not on the ice I hope) out of April into May.

But... the runs are there, waiting, come rain or shine.. or even snow, as some of our friends up North will confirm We will be out there and we will be running

The idea of, "What is your Week" ?

Every week we are going to put up a post, so you can add in a little post underneath, to say what week you are planning to do this week.

Sample post (feel free to put as much or as little as you like):

“Hi, I'm Oldfloss, and this week, I am doing the dreaded, week 5 run 3... help!, any tips guys? ”

We are growing so much at the moment and we wanted to have a little fun post ,so we can see who is on what week of the programme, and hopefully it will help everyone to feel more included on the forum.

Please remember it doesn't matter if you stay on the same week for a while, that is fine; it is a journey and it really doesn't matter how long it takes, it will be so worth it when you get to the final run.

At the end of the month there will be a Certificate for you to download and keep; just a little memento of the fact you have completed a whole month of the program. Another full month of running for you.

If you have just graduated, this will be a great place to keep you motivated, there is always the Quest on the Bridge to 10k forum as well, for Graduates.

I will add all the names from this week under this post. Every week for the month of April, the names will roll over into another post.

Let's get a good list going so we can support each other.

(Come on you lurkers, you can do it as well. ?)

Fifitrixiebell

alexpie

Tbae

Bridget007

Millsie-J

TailChaser

Tartiflette

JoP61

alikayV

Thriftyvickie

Margaretlee

Samnev

Girlyengland

Skylark64

Superstarnewbie

NicolaD

RainbowC

Jb33

Madsimmo

Pippayoungart

Mand102

mairi1

Duracellqueen

Nannalyn 53

LiisaM

Kmgw

Amandana

Welshwitch

Runnermum

Runningroni

SnuggleMonster

Anitacstrong

CJDavies

Melo_smiles

Shivani05

Queeny 1969

Nikongirl

Clarab73

frenchvisitor

Sarahjane47

Anitacstrong

Brewdog

oldladyruns

furlmouse

Joyms

I_Can_I_Will

ToniCR

lexi6

Samnev

Shazamie

JaneE71

Irparsnip

lucie_rapunzel

Renidragas

Jay66UK

Sheytan

Cwtch2018

Bobthedog

18Windmill

Supermouse

Nenenene

Birdsong53

Not2old2run

Sarakc

NJGam

JohnLagrue

beardsbn

Leojon66

angdrumm

Christianne57

SammieCh

Nollie26

_kirstyb

oldwheezer69

Roxy

C1air3

LisaLou1402

JoAshlin

Nat26

pianoteacher

JaneE71

oldladyruns

Biguft

Crittermad

Gigabit

Ripcurlrana71

Janey1974

paulanoo

pampam

Jillyalex

Janeym1

trogdelight

[Hidden]

Hiya, I'm about to conquer Week 2 Run 2 tomorrow. Been here once before as I made it to the end of week 8 last November but unfortunately had to stop because of injury.

Missed running so much and so after a 5 month break, I'm back. Started back at the beginning to be safe & all is well so far.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

He you... that is great.. very well done Slow, steady and you will be fine

[Gigabit]

Got Week 8 Run 1 tomorrow, I'm so close to the end now.

Now I know I can do 25 minutes, 28 minutes doesn't seem a lot further.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Gigabit]

It isn't... just think of what is for dinner Well done you.. slow and steady as you go

[Ripcurlrana71]

Hi I’m Alka and riding into week 6 on a high after doing my 20 minute run this morning. Sending positive running energy to you all. 🏃🏻‍♀️😬👏🏼

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Thank you... well done..move on with those legs finding their happy pace

[Madsimmo Graduate]

Madsimmo here... I’ll be attempting Week 11 R1 and aiming to do it without Michael Johnson 😱🏃🏽‍♀️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Madsimmo]

Yeayayayya..running nekkie.... I love it x

[Jb33 Graduate]

Jeanette here... I aim to carry on consolidating by running 3 times this week for 30minutes. Hoping it will begin to feel a bit easier to do.😬

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Jb33]

It will...because you get stronger😉Well done!!

[Amandana]

I’m on to week 6 this week, and hoping to get out on a trail for the first time if the snow has finally melted - we shockingly got more yesterday so it’s quite a late melt this year! Feeling like I can handle whatever’s to come after a week 5 that started poorly but ended on a high note.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Amandana]

Well done.. snow brrrr.... chilly here but no snow! Go you !

[Janey1974]

Hi it's Jane ... I ran w6r1 today and it was a beast but I made it through !! Can't thank you enough for the great support and motivation on here 🙏🏼🌸

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Janey1974]

Well done you..keep it slow and steady and let the new running legs find their happy pace

[Bridget007 Graduate]

I’m doing W7R2 on Tuesday. I did W7R1 today as the weather looks like it’s going to be terrible here for the next 24 hours ☔️☔️ I really enjoyed the run and my other half and children were walking the dogs while I ran round and they all looked quite stunned that I just kept going and going 🤣🤣

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Bridget007]

Very well done.. great to surprise folk isn't it

[Melo_smiles Graduate]

Hi everyone,

On Monday evening I’m “finishing for Matt” and run/walking 3.7miles with my running group. 30min run with a friend on Thursday and I would really love to give Park Run a go on Saturday 😬

Happy running everyone this week 🏃🏼‍♀️😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Melo_smiles]

Sounds wonderful.. well done you. Enjoy and work towards that Park Run

[Melo_smiles Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss 😊 I’ve wanted to give Park Run a go for a while but I’ve been worrying I’ll finish last and all the volunteers would be hanging around waiting for me to finish 😳 I know I’m just overthinking it and just need to go along and enjoy it 🤞😁

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Melo_smiles]

You won't be last ata all.. and you will have fun..which is what it is all about

[18Windmill Graduate]

Next one is week 6 run 2, but after a lucky spell of being able to run 3 times a week I'll be back to twice! Hopefully get to the end of week 6 by the end of next week! Happy running...and week...all. 👍👍👍

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to 18Windmill]

Slow and steady does it... well done you

[SnuggleMonster Graduate]

My next run will be week 7 run 2. The 25-minuters have nearly beaten me and left me with niggles that have taken an extra rest day to sort. Kind of glad I have to do them 4 times over before I have a shot at even longer x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to SnuggleMonster]

You will be fine..just relax and let the legs find a comfy and sustainable pace

[Jay66UK Graduate]

This week is Week 6 for me. Run 1 this morning; run 2 Tuesday; run 3 Thursday if possible but work may prevail , Saturday otherwise.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Brilliant..the longer runs are made for relaxed and gentle running... find your happy pace

[CJDavies Graduate]

W4R2 tomorrow. Had three days ‘rest’ this weekend as been away with the family. Not sure rest sums it up as yesterday we went cycling with two kids in a trailer behind me- not sure the legs are ready for a run tomorrow so definitely very slow and very very steady.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to CJDavies]

Slow is fine,,, well done you... a warm up is always useful

[Hidden]

I’m doing week 7 this week. I did 25 minutes today so I’m wondering what I’ll be doing for the next 3 weeks ?? I suppose I could have a sneaky look forward but I’d prefer to be surprised. Had an Epsom salts bath tonight. Nice 👍

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

You will be doing wonderfully... relaxing into the longer runs and letting the new legs carry you

[Nenenene Graduate]

Hi there! My name's Nene and I ran the second run of week 7 today.

Overall it's going well, just get a nerve pinched or something in the last few minutes of my runs so my right leg goes a little numb, but I'm working on defeating that with some thigh and hip stretches. Aside from that, I feel more confident in my running now than I have felt before, so that feels super nice.

Happy running everyone!

[TailChaser Graduate]

Hello!! This is a bit scary, I’m starting Week 9. Hopefully tomorrow morning if I can get up and I feel up to it. I’m then going to the gym to iron the lumps and bumps out a bit. I’ve had my gait analysed at a nearby running shop and they were briliant, saying the shoes I had were ideal for me as I was neutral. So, lets see how it goes. Hopefully I can graduate this week but I must try to stay calm and steady - don’t want to muck this up 🤞😁🤞

Have a good week everyone x

[Gratman]

Morning all, that's W3R1 out the way 😎

[Mumsygill Graduate in reply to Gratman]

Well done- lovely to be up and out early!

[pianoteacher Graduate]

Week 5 for me. Looking forward to the challange of 20 mins non-stop running on Friday

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to pianoteacher]

Looking good.. the longer runs are lovely

[lexi6 Graduate]

Can I call it my Week 11 run 1 tomorrow? I think I need the discipline still of my 3 runs a week and start park runs to keep motivation. Maybe the next bridge to 10. Hope for a good week for everyone👣

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to lexi6]

You call it what you will..you deserve it... and Bridge to 10K is so much fun

[NicolaD Graduate]

Still going strong here. Week 7 this week. I'm finding it easier without the intervals funnily enough. Unless I've just been lucky!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to NicolaD]

No..the longer runs are what your new legs have been waiting for Well done!

[NicolaD Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Well maybe just maybe there is a runner in me after all Floss! Who knew, certainly not me! Can't wait for Wednesday! x

[pampam]

Week 5 run 3 completed twice. First time was great. I repeated it a few days later, today and it was ugh!

I’ll move on to week 6 run 1.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to pampam]

Just do the runs once.... that is all that is needed.. well done

[Jillyalex]

Hi I’m Jill and I have just done Week 6 run 1 and actually found it really enjoyable and fun! Think I have caught the bug. Such a great programme preparing us all for the next run. 🏃‍♀️And of course great support on here.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Jillyalex]

Well done you....

[Janeym1]

Just done week5 run 2 and just about ok even though I was cold and seemed to be running backwards as it was so windy!!

A bit freaked out with a 20min run on Wednesday .... why such a jump from run 2????

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Janeym1]

Not really a jump..you are ready..take it gently and you will be fine😉

[pampam in reply to Janeym1]

Just slow yourself down at the start and keep slowing yourself down throughout. That’s how to cope. You’ll be fine- you’ll find the legs just keep going and the breathing is fine too! But keep slowing down. To complete it, I slowed down more than previous runs.

[Janeym1 in reply to pampam]

Thank you - really good advice . I think I try to go too fast and get tired quickly. Will pace myself !

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate]

Week 5 run 3 is next for me. I really don’t know how that will go but I’m kind of looking forward to the challenge

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Keepcalm-keepsmiling]

It will be fine..slow and steady!

[Hidden]

I've just completed W3 yesterday. Week 4 tomorrow!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Well done you 😊

[trogdelight Graduate]

Hi, tackling week 5 run 2 tomorrow, then run 3 on Thursday or Friday. Not sure if I can do it, but will try my best.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to trogdelight]

Hope you had a great run

[NJGam Graduate]

W7R1 on Wednesday. Actually looking forward to it which is a bit of a surprise! Hardest thing is fitting in runs around work and childcare. Just about managing to squeeze it all in as I really want to complete this before June. I was a bit blasé about finishing it to begin with, as I never thought I’d actually get bitten by the running bug. How wrong can you be?!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to NJGam]

SuperMama... go you... very well done

[angdrumm]

I repeated week 1 and did run 3 yesterday so tomorrow its on to w2 r1

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to angdrumm]

Well done you....Slow and steady as you go

[slow-farah Graduate]

Hi 😊 I did w7 r2 yesterday and am doing r3 tomorrow. I'm also planning on going to my second parkrun this weekend and I signed up for race for life in june.

I can't quite believe I'm only 2 weeks away from graduating 😱 seems a bit surreal.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

So close now.. well done you.. slow and steady as you go

[Dannoodles]

Hi Oldfloss

so after a massive wobble of “no way can I run 5 minutes 😬” I actually got off my backside after much encouragement from my boy and 🎉yeay we did it week 4 run 1😊. I am actually really surprised that I found it ok - I feel like I have found a bit of a rhythm with my jogging , very very slow but not uncomfortable. The only issue I had was one of my neighbours laughing at me when I was in a walking bit and saying “shouldn’t you be running”. My son instantly got my spirits up saying “you are training with me not her mum - you are doing amazing” 🤗that gave me a nice boost and we did it. so I am very happy right now 😊😊