Week 5 run 3

[Kat393]

That. Felt. Incredible!

Before I started I really wasn’t sure I could manage it, but I did and I could’ve kept going ! I’ve also realised that I did my first full mile without stopping as well.

Trust the programme!

[Mellyc83 Graduate]

I’ve just completed this one too. Can’t believe I can now do 20mins non stop. Feels amazing doesn’t it? X

[Kat393 Graduate in reply to Mellyc83]

Couple of weeks ago I looked forward on the plan and saw that one - going from max 8 mins continuous to 20 mins - and was like ‘yeah right!’ I was really despondent after a very hard session where I’d done max 3 minute continuous running so 20 minutes seemed completely impossible ! So excited and joining parkrun next weekend!!!

[Berksrover Graduate]

Well done and keep it up, happy running!

[sallenson Graduate]

Anyone who doesn't cry when they finish W5R3 is not a real human being. It's a brilliant brilliant achievement and a great feeling

[Kat393 Graduate in reply to sallenson]

To be honest I didn’t cry ... felt like it though!! Think I’m saving the tears for graduation !! Anyone passing me on that last cool down in week 9 is going to see a sobbing wreck! Lol!

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Kat393]

Won't be too long now!! We keep a good stock of tissues on the podium along with the cake

[Kat393 Graduate in reply to sallenson]

I’ve promised myself a gait analysis and a proper pair of running shoes as soon as I graduate as incentive! But cake also seems like a fabulous idea!!!

[Julian1970 Graduate]

Great work (so far) Kat, lovin' the attitude. I remember my W5R3, not that it was that long ago, about 5 weeks ago actually, it was great. Running (jogging) along for a full 20 minutes. It took a couple of hours at least to wipe the stupid grin off my face

Just a quick word of warning, W6R1 can be an odd one. You've just run continuously for 20 minutes, next week you go back to interval running and that threw a little spanner in the works . . . . for me at least.

[Kat393 Graduate in reply to Julian1970]

Haha yes I’ve seen a few warnings about w6r1!