20 minute run...DONE

[kirstyt88]

Wow.

Never thought I’d get to the point where I could run for 20 minutes without stopping but Week 5 Run 3 is in the bag!

Thank you everyone for all the lovely messages when I was having a panic about it last night, your words of wisdom really helped...I embraced my #InnerSnail and made it through (I actually managed to speed it up a bit for the last 5 minutes and felt like I was properly running!).

When I saw the weather this morning (misty, drizzly, cold) I didn’t think it was a good omen but I think I actually preferred it slightly cooler as I didn’t struggle with getting too hot too quickly.

Now I’m off to put my feet up and get ready for some Formula 1 later on today - have a lovely day everyone 😁

[sallenson Graduate]

See? See? What did we say?

U totally f*in smashed it you wonderful wonderful runner you!!

Go and bask in your glory and make loud "VROOM VROOM" noises at those F1 chappies. Bet they can't run for 20 minutes like you can.

Kirsty = Superstar

xx

[kirstyt88 in reply to sallenson]

Thank you thank you thank you!

Couldn’t have done it without you, ready to smash week 6 now xx

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Well done! I’m also looking forward Monaco this afternoon. We’ve both earned it! Hoping for Danny Ric to smash it.

The usual warning that W6 is harder than it looks but perfectly do-able. Don’t go off too fast thinking it is only a short run. Enjoy it x

[kirstyt88 in reply to Jay66UK]

Thank you! And super happy that Danny won 👍🏻

I’m ready for week 6 now but not getting carried away and thinking I’m ready for more, my little burst of speed today was enough for me 😂 x

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to kirstyt88]

Great result. Nice guys can win.

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

And Kirsty proved that herself this morning!!

[kirstyt88 in reply to sallenson]

You’re too kind 💙

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Fantastic! Congratulations! Looking forward to getting where you are! ❤️

[kirstyt88 in reply to Fabulous450]

I can’t believe I’ve actually got to this point! Where are you at just now? 💙

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to kirstyt88]

Well, I’ve just completed Wk2R1 and it feels great already! Those of you who are ahead and sharing your experiences is inspiring!! You have a lot to be proud of! Go Kirsty!! ❤️

[kirstyt88 in reply to Fabulous450]

I remember starting off having tried this twice in the past and never having gotten past week 3 and thinking I’d never be able to complete it but...I found this forum and everything changed!

I love seeing posts from others and then finally posting myself last night and getting such awesome help and inspiration has really made me feel like I will succeed this time...we’re all in this together 💙

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to kirstyt88]

We certainly are! Love the forum too! ❤️

[Juliedawnshepherd Graduate]

Well done Kirsty88...I am about to do WK5 R3 later today ...I will be channelling my inner snail too x

[kirstyt88 in reply to Juliedawnshepherd]

How did it go Julie? x

[Juliedawnshepherd Graduate in reply to kirstyt88]

Yes I did it. Kept to a slow and steady pace . Definitely important to focus on getting task completed even if it means going slower than normal . My inner snail did me proud x

[kirstyt88 in reply to Juliedawnshepherd]

Well done! It’s an amazing feeling when you finish isn’t it? Felt so proud of myself x

[Eiralas Graduate]

Well done! Innersnail FTW

[kirstyt88 in reply to Eiralas]

Thank you! Can’t wait for week 6 now 😁

[ericawhite1998]

Well done!! A real sense of accomplishment ☺️☺️ xxx

[kirstyt88 in reply to ericawhite1998]

I couldn’t believe how much of a sense of achievement I felt, just from doing a little 20 minute run! ☺️ xxx

[LoonyLoo]

I'm just about to go up to W5 and I cannot comprehend the leap from 5 minutes to 20!

[kirstyt88 in reply to LoonyLoo]

Neither could I, I thought it was way too much of an increase but you just have to trust in the program...the people who put the plan together know what they are doing it - and you can absolutely do it!