Well hello Week 3 - You are quite short!!!!

[Hotheels]

I'll admit that I was rather apprehensive about W3R1.....self-doubt crept in over the weekend. Why on earth did i even think I could run in my 40s when I've never run my entire life?????!!!

But - I kept busy the whole day with regular stuff and tried not to think about it. Got all my chores done, sorted out the kids and got ready for the week.....8pm came along in no time. #crunchtime!

Slipped on my runners and off I went.....and lo and behold!!! I didn't end up gasping for breath, my shin splits were manageable and the 3 min lap was not that bad at all!!!! And to top it all, the entire W3R1 was rather short.....felt cheated in a way....!!!! I checked the app again just to make sure that it was working and I hadnt suddenly missed out on running another 5 mins somewhere in the mix. But no.....Week 3 runs are the shortest of the C25K programme......who would've expected that, eh???!!

Irrespective, I feel glad that I conquered my demons and didn't give up.....W3R2 - watch out, I'll be out to get you!!!! 😂

I think I'm on the right track.....!!! 😁

[Macmac]

Well done! That sounds like a brilliant run 👏🏻 😀. Enjoy the rest of week 3 - you’re doing great!

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Macmac]

Thank you!!! Didn't think about describing it as a brilliant run.....but yes - now that I think about it, it was!!!! 😁

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Well done!

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Thank you!!! It's a great start.....long may it continue...lol!!!😅

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Huge well done...keep it slow and steady and enjoy

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you!! Knowing my virtual running community are there cheering me on....does great things to boost my morale!!! 😊

[Sortyourlife]

Yeah I remember doing my first week 3 run and it felt really quick! I think it’s because you’re suddenly cutting down to four intervals. You feel like you’re just getting started with two runs down and it turns out you’ve only got two to go!

Well done and keep going

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Sortyourlife]

Yeah....it was as if time flew!!! 😊

Thank you for the encouraging words!!

[Berksrover Graduate]

Only in your 40's,you are a spring chicken! Keep it up, you are doing great, keep us posted

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Berksrover]

Lol.....I'm a spring chicken who feels like she's 90 - complete with creaking bones!!! 👵

[Berksrover Graduate in reply to Hotheels]

Just wait until the end of the programme, you will feel years younger, fitter and stronger, ready to strut your stuff in those heels!

[Louisejpeebs]

Ive just completed W3 today and like you to start I was really apprehensive about it, turns out I feel like it’s been my best week so far! Keep up the good work 😀

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Louisejpeebs]

Yaaay.....well done us!!!! 👍👍😁😁

[ccarter100]

Fantastic job!

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You are. Keep going, where with you all the way. 👍

[AGuesty]

I too have just done W3R1 and I thought that I would never be able to keep running for 3 mins, previously it was 90 seconds. But I did and the run did go so much quicker. I felt chuffed afterwards and can’t wait for the next run.

[Hotheels Graduate]

It's amazing, isn't it? The programme slowly builds up your stamina and pushes you just enough every week to keep you motivated and hungry for more!!!

Well done on getting this far - keep going!!!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👍👍

#runningtwin #paralleruns

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Go Hotheels! You certainly are on the right track! It’s great when you realise you could have gone on longer. I love when the gremlins get slayed! You did that or sure! Good for you! Well done! ❤️