Week 4 done!

[Helm108]

The thought of doing 20 minutes non-stop this time next week fills me with dread, but the programme has got me this far, it must be possible, right?

I'm also enjoying meeting the neighbours' dogs - on each run I see a different one, and their owners very kindly stop and call them to heel to let me pass. It sounds weird but having people keeping out of my way makes me feel like a proper runner! It's also good to know I can still get a 'thanks very much' out while running!

Bring on Week 5!

[Dizzysmum17 Graduate]

Fab news - well done 👍. And you are a proper runner if the neighbours move their dogs out the way! 🐕 🏃 😆

[Helm108 Graduate in reply to Dizzysmum17]

Thanks! I only wish I could stop and meet the dogs properly!!

[Dizzysmum17 Graduate in reply to Helm108]

I did my 20 minutes this morning and it honestly wasn’t bad at all! I truly believe that the idea of it is worse than the run itself. It feels like a milestone but a positive one! You’ll be amazing next week. And the dogs will still be there watching! 😆 🏃‍♀️

[Helm108 Graduate in reply to Dizzysmum17]

Oh well done!! Glad it went well for you!

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Those 20 mins are more for your brain than your legs!! You will be all ready for it - and your brain needs to believe it! 😄

[Helm108 Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

I've looked at the progression of Week 5 and it definitely seems doable - I'm almost excited, just to see how it'll go!

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to Helm108]

It will go well if you are slow! 😄

[DellyB]

Just got in from the dreaded 20mins, all about the slow start. I was feeling it around the 15mins mark, had a terrible pain in my chest just behind my right boob so dismissed it being a heart attack and for the last 5mins tried to focus on getting in a nice bubbly bath. Well done for getting this far, you’ll make!!

[Helm108 Graduate in reply to DellyB]

Thank you, and well done you for managing it tonight, enjoy the nice bath!

[Marvo69 Graduate]

You can definitely do it. We all feared week 5 but trust in the programme, believe in yourself... You will do it, and you'll be amazed and delighted. Have fun!

[Helm108 Graduate in reply to Marvo69]

Thanks so much!

[Guesty26 Graduate]

Your doing great Helm108 weve all been there, trust the programme it works, people of all shapes n sizes are graduating, you will be fine, keep it slow, plenty of liquids day before, during and after, good luck

[Helm108 Graduate in reply to Guesty26]

Thanks so much, I can feel the difference already, the programme and progression is doing wonders.