W5R2-was not expecting that!

[MeandMam]

I started struggling with the 3x 5 min runs in W5R1, but made it through with the encouragement of my running buddy, my 10yr old daughter. I was feeling achy in the hip flexors (I think) after a Pilates class the previous day. I took 3 days to properly recover from both bouts of exercise before venturing out alone tonight. I was taken aback to find out that this run was different to the last. 8 minutes of running? Twice?! Well, I made it, and am now resting my heavy legs! I’m feeling a mixture of pride that I kept going, despite the clock watching and tired calves, and apprehension about 20 minutes running next run.... As for week 6, I’m not even looking at that schedule yet!!

[Nictwit Graduate]

Well done! You should be so proud of yourself 😀 In terms of the 20 min run, it's completely doable. If in doubt take an extra rest day 👍