W5R3... 20min 😱

I did it... but my god, that was really really challenging. I'm collapsed on my couch feeling completely knackered. Is anyone else suffering? Dizzy, crampy and so sweaty... but overall thrilled that I've managed to push on and finish. Yeah! 🎉

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Well done!

[Hidden in reply to Jay66UK]

Thanks Jay 😊

[Millsie-J Graduate]

If you have the heavy, very humid conditions that we have here, you have done tremendously well!

Brilliant!

[Hidden in reply to Millsie-J]

Thanks Millsie-J. I'm on a business trip near Finnish Lapland. Gorgeous weather here. Temp: 13°c, Humidity: 44%, Wind: 16km/h. We have around 20 hours of daylight at the moment 😊

[Sofabunny in reply to Hidden]

Sounds wonderful..is that near Father Christmas's house at all?

I start week 5 tomorrow..scary 😱🙀😱

[Hidden in reply to Sofabunny]

Not quite that far up Sofabunny. I'm in a place called Jakobstad. Gorgeous little village. 20k population. It's a big change from London. Absolutely loving it. 😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Well done CalypsosParadise, I did that run last week, I was tired and sweated a little, it was a cool sunny morning, temp about 13c/55f, I had water with me so I did not feel too bad, in fact I felt very well indeed despite having only 3 hours of sleep thinking about that run.

[Hidden in reply to AlMorr]

Well done you AIMorr! 🎉

[JaneMacK]

Brilliant well done!

[Hidden in reply to JaneMacK]

Thanks JaneMack

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Well done! Remember to slow down and slow down again as the runs get longer. 👌🏽

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

Yes. Thanks for that Tasha99. I'm finding it tricky to find my pace. Must remember to slow down.

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

Some runs are just like that, Calypso. Meh. But you did it, and that shows grit. But cramps? You drinking lots of water the day before your run? That can help. Good work on getting it done and wishing you an easier one next time!

[Hidden in reply to Sadie-runs]

Hmmmm.... You're right Sadie. I hardly drank anything yesterday and had a fairly big night out last night. Not a great combination ahead of my Sunday run (and the 20min run at that). I'll remember to keep well hydrated. 😊

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Hidden]

LOL! That’ll be it then! Water darling, not wine, okay?!

[Hidden in reply to Sadie-runs]

😂😂😂😂😂❤️🙏🏼

[mrrun Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I'm impressed that you've managed the run. You need to hydrate properly, and that means regularly drinking water, and that would mean at least 2 or 3 litres, sometimes more. If not, you will experience fatigue, muscle 'burn', cramps, in other words, you cannot run. So sweaty? Your heart worked overtime just to keep it all together. Please, avoid that.

[Hidden in reply to mrrun]

Will do MrRun! Thanks.

[Hidden]

I finished w5r3 today too and it was really humid and warm so that probably had an effect. I am tired too. Really well done you 🤸‍♀️🥇

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much 3550TN. And well done to you too! 😊

[Jhill66]

Fantastic achievement! Got my 20 minutes Tuesday so am getting up early and getting out in the cool weather. Hopefully that will help me get through it in one piece!!

[Hidden in reply to Jhill66]

That's brillant JHill! It feels really great to have gotten this far doesn't it! You'll get there. 😊

[Jhill66 in reply to Hidden]

Can’t believe I’m still here doing this! Sometimes struggle to get out there but such a great feeling when I get back!

[Hidden in reply to Jhill66]

I know what you mean. I'm the exact same. 😊

[Claireednet]

Well done! Of all days aswell it’s sooooooo humid. Keep at it. Yey you! 👐🏽🍾

[Hidden in reply to Claireednet]

Thanks so much Claire 😊