Week 6 Run 2

[rszumowski]

After week 5 run 3 for a solid 20 minutes, I felt so physically and mentally drained and I was close to tears when finishing it.

Not through pain but from realisation that I had finished it. I also felt emotional because I am doing my training for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life on 10th June, to raise money in honour of my Mum who passed away in March. In the last few minutes of my run, I had been listening to I’m Every Woman by Chaka Khan. I find that song really motivating and full of energy, and it really really reminds me of my Mum, so when I had finished the run, I felt very overwhelmed about my Mum, about the fact I had finished the run all by myself. No one else put that work in or helped me along the way, I did it.

My other half tried to keep me focused on walking and moving but I could barely speak through trying to manage my breathing and emotions!

Did the second run of week 6 today, and felt like after doing a solid 20 minutes I’d definitely be able to do two 10 minute runs, but I really struggled! I was struggling with my breathing and it was bloody hot too! My other half told me he felt it was a real mental barrier for him today as well.

Run 3 is straight into 25 minutes, it might be an emotional finish for me again!

[Ang33333 Graduate]

I am tearing up. My mum is undergoing very nasty chemo at the moment. And I'm a cancer survivor. Your mum would be very proud of you.

Will be running week 6 run 2 tonight. Found run 1 very hard too! But we will do it!

[rszumowski in reply to Ang33333]

Thank you for your lovely words. Amazing that you’re a survivor and I wish your Mum all the luck and good health. Good luck for tonight! 🙂

[Amandana]

Amazing!! Thank you for sharing!

Week 6 is a tough one. But after that 20 minute run, you know you can do it, even if it's hard. Keep it up!

[HH2H]

I know exactly how you feel. I did my run 3 of week 5 today and I was so happy and emotional about it.

Well done you. X

[Mumsygill Graduate]

Well done you! What an emotional time for you. Your mum would be very proud of what you have achieved. Keep going- so pleased for you ❤️