W7R3 done, W8 ahoy

[Jay66UK]

Low drama run. Off slowly today - my 4th 25 min run in 7 days, and my legs know all about it.

No breath problems early on, got into a stride and just ran it (Janet). Didn’t run quite as far today but didn’t struggle quite as much either. Last 10 mins or so were just hard work, but I kept going.

Early morning bathroom visit showed I’m not well hydrated and my heavy legs are probably down to that as much as anything. Must drink more.

Very real sense of achievement completing week 7. I am quietly confident I can do another 3 minutes on top - it’s not going to be painless/easy but I know it can be done. My aim is to start this on Sunday.

Whatever point you are at in the programme, have faith in the pacing being set. I remain an overweight 51 year old who hasn’t exercised at all in 20+ years and yet I am managing these long runs.

Enjoy your next run x

[Ripcurlrana71]

Brilliant!!! We can do this - bring on that extra 3 mins. 😬💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

I like to think of it as just two lots of 90 seconds either side of the bell...

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Jay66UK]

That’s exactly my thinking too!👊🏼

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

👊

[Ripcurlrana71]

Oh and my legs are feeling it too!

[18Windmill Graduate]

Well done you! You’ve come so far. Good luck with week 8...6 more to go! So nearly there!! 👍👍👍

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to 18Windmill]

That sounds so good!

[wyersmith Graduate]

Well done! You’ve got this in the bag!

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to wyersmith]

Not counting my chickens, but I do feel increasingly confident that I will reach the end of the programme.

W1R1 I wasn’t confident I would reach the front door going out!

[pianoteacher Graduate]

Brilliant! Well Done

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to pianoteacher]

Thank you!

[Nictwit Graduate]

And after those three mins, what's another two on top of that 😉 Sounds like you've got this in the bag 😁

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Nictwit]

Trying my very best!

[alisonx Graduate]

Go get week 8! You are on fire

Get that water intake up mr it really will make a difference

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to alisonx]

Yes boss. I am trying boss. Honest boss.

[Myrar Graduate]

Well done ..You've got this 😊

[Lorijay Graduate]

Great to read Jay. Well done !! We are going to make it to the podium. I am cautiously optimistic that an additional 5 mins over 2 weeks is doable. I'll be running with you in spirit on Sunday morning. Good luck.

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Lorijay]

Thanks!

[mairi1 Graduate]

Well done Jay, I look forward to reading your posts, Good luck for Week 8🏃🏃🏃

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to mairi1]

Thanks!

[Jullaly Graduate]

An amazing achievement, as always I look forward to you paving my way on the runs ahead. well done

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Jullaly]

Aww shucks. Thanks. Good luck with yours.