W5R3 👏👏👏

[Mollymot]

Well - I did it and hand on heart I never ever thought I would. I went at a 🐌 pace but reckon speed will come after stamina. Felt so so proud of myself as struggled for 30 secs at the start of the programme.

I have always given myself a days rest between runs - is this absolutely necessary? Keen to get W6R1 in tomorrow as rest of week manic.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations Mollymot, I too completed W9R3 today, you will son like me have the word 'GRADUATE' on the right-hand side of your name.

[Mollymot Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Week 9 or week 5??

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Mollymot]

Sorry Mollymot, I am so happy to have completed my run today which was the final one of week 9 that I got a bit carried away thinking you also had completed week 9 not week 5, nevertheless, congratulations for finishing that run and yes you should also feel so proud of having completed that 20 minute run of week 5.

[Mollymot Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Well done you! Hopefully I will get to week 9 🤣🤣

[Beccy8348E]

Ooeee well done!!!

I had heavy legs after that run, definitely days rest, and lots of us have found w6r1 a struggle!!

[Mollymot Graduate in reply to Beccy8348E]

My legs were heavy too - and I went horse riding this evening so a days rest probably sensible!

[Jo__ Graduate]

This is so encouraging to read. I’m doing Wk5 R3 tonight. I’ve downloaded a playlist, to keep my mind occupied. I’m feeling slightly apprehensive/nervous.

[Mollymot Graduate in reply to Jo__]

The key for me was to go slow - first 6 mins or so were the toughest and then somehow I got distracted and just kept running. As Laura kept telling me if you want to stop and walk don’t - just slow down your pace. That really helped me keep going. I reckon speed will come later. A good play list is def the answer and make sure you have no bills to encounter! Good luck - let me know how you get on x

[Mollymot Graduate in reply to Mollymot]

Hills not bills lol

[Jo__ Graduate in reply to Mollymot]

Thanks, I will. Laura’s my coach too.

[Mollymot Graduate in reply to Jo__]

Well......did you do it???

[Jo__ Graduate in reply to Mollymot]

I’ve just completed it now! I’m so happy, thanks so much for the encouragement👍 It wasn’t as bad as I expected it to be. I had my music on, took it nice and steady and kept positive (and avoided the hills). Thanks again.😃👍

[Mollymot Graduate in reply to Jo__]

Yay - well done you 👍👍be prepared for tired legs tomorrow!!

[adermon Graduate]

Well done Mollymot, I did w5r3 last Wednesday and found it tough but the psychological barrier was greater than the physical. I've been ill since then and I'm missing the running. Hopefully i'll get back in the trainers soon. Good luck with w6r1.

[southlundon Graduate]

Congrats! I've got wk5 r2 tomorrow and it's great to read about people smashing run 3!

[Mollymot Graduate in reply to southlundon]

Let me know how it goes! Good Luck 🤞

[Big_maz]

Hi I did wk 5 run3 last night enjoying it find it tough on longer runs hope to graduate as this is my 3rd attempt

[Mollymot Graduate in reply to Big_maz]

I’m sure you will ! Keep going 👍

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

👏👏 well done. That's your milestone run done! 🥉

Yes. A rest day is absolutely necessary. Your muscles need this time to repair and strengthen.

I know you're itching to press on but only a fool rushes in 👍😉

[Mollymot Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I gave myself today off - I’ve always had a rest day so decided a risk wasn’t worth it!

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Congratulations- it’s a fantastic achievement. That lovely realisation of suddenly you can jog for 3,5,8,10 and then 20 minutes! Do not skip the rest days - they are absolutely essential. Keep going with this brilliant programme and you won’t go wrong. Towards the end I sometimes had two rest day but always did three jogs in a week. Beware Wk6 - it’s a challenge! Slow and steady all the way ..... 🏃‍♀️

[Mollymot Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for the encouragement. W6 R1 tomorrow!