HotheelsGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks5 years ago

Watch this space.....Saturday cannot come soon enough.....lol!!!!

I know I'm going to get nervous before W4R1 - but for now, I'll just enjoy the fact that I haven't given up and I'm loving it so far!!!

cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Hotheels5 years ago

Too right! I’m absolutely obsessed! 😅🏃‍♀️

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HotheelsGraduate in reply to Berksrover5 years ago

Yeah - I thought about what you said - that I could try and push myself if I wanted to; and decided that I would without compromising the whole experience.

And I'm so glad I did!!! Thank you muchly x

BerksroverGraduate in reply to Hotheels5 years ago

Thinking of changing my username to PearlsOfWisdom lol, you just keep doing what you are doing, you know what you want to achieve, you increasingly know what your body is capable of and are prepared to challenge yourself within a sensible set of boundaries, keep it up!

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HotheelsGraduate in reply to Berksrover5 years ago

PearlsOfWisdom does have a nice ring to it.....and for me, that's exactly what you are!!! 👏

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BerksroverGraduate in reply to Hotheels5 years ago

Might have to think of a new challenge for you for week 4, 🤔

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HotheelsGraduate in reply to Berksrover5 years ago

Like I said, I'm soaking it all up......so, I'm all ears!!!! lol!!!

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BerksroverGraduate in reply to Hotheels5 years ago

Joking aside, W4 had quite a step up in the amount of running, so take it nice and steady, focus on finishing and that sense of achievement will grow and grow, for me it was about this time of the programme that I started to get on top of the gremlins, didn't listen to them when they told me I needed to stop running, for me this increased self belief and positivity has been the biggest benefit to me, and I suspect will be for you to

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HotheelsGraduate in reply to Berksrover5 years ago

5 mins.....yes, I'm trying NOT to think of whether or not I'll just fall into a heap when I try that during my first run of Week 4...…..but, I trust the program, because if you had told me that I would be able to run 3 mins without stopping before I started C25k, I would've told you that you needed your head checked....lol!!!

I'm glad that i'll be starting Week 4 on a Saturday - I can actually mentally prepare a bit for it rather than try and fit a run into my crazy weekday schedule.

I've noted everything you've said - thank you for the pearls!!!

#watchthisspace!!!

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HotheelsGraduate in reply to Fabulous4505 years ago

You were definitely on my mind today - I did pass more people than normal today and began feeling a bit self-conscious....but then remembered how you dealt with the situation - so, I imagined all of them naked struggling to do the moonwalk/bionic impression - laughed in my head and carried on running.....!!!!

PS: That's was a tip I was given to get over my fear of public-speaking; imagine everyone naked and then you'll feel amused enough to realise they're all just normal people and talking to an audience then comes naturally......lol!!!

HotheelsGraduate in reply to Dexy55 years ago

Hehehehe!!!

Invested in brand new Asics after doing a gait analysis after my Week 1 stint Made all the difference to my subsequent runs!!!

However, they only had one colour in my size - Bright Neon Orange/Pink (at least that's the only way I can describe it!!!) Being one partial to neutral colours.....was definitely a shock-horror moment for me....but I took the plunge....and after the kind of support it provides my feet, they are actually growing on me....kind of!!! lol!!!!

Dexy5Graduate in reply to Hotheels5 years ago

I think a runner can get away with anything, the flashier (or clashier ) the better!

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HotheelsGraduate in reply to Dexy55 years ago

Yeah......I'm definitely heading that way!!! 😅 I'll be the one with with all shades of neon going on.....lol!!!

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BerksroverGraduate in reply to Hotheels5 years ago

It is traditional to post a photo of new shoes....... Heels or no heels 😉😁

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HotheelsGraduate in reply to Berksrover5 years ago

Now you tell me?????!!!!

In true traditional homage, photo added to this post......of my "not-so-very-new-but-very-comfy" bright orange/pink shoes👠🤗

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BerksroverGraduate in reply to Hotheels5 years ago

Dusky pink?

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HotheelsGraduate in reply to Berksrover5 years ago

It was the only colour they had in my size.....lol!!!

They are bright enough to hurt the eyes.....pic doesn't do them justice....lol!!!🤣🤣

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Jay66UKGraduate in reply to Hotheels5 years ago

I’ve not had blancmange since I was a kid!

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HotheelsGraduate in reply to Jell65 years ago

I'm learning quick!!!! I've been looking at running clothes to buy eventually - and everything comes in bright neon colours - so, I'm going to look like a carnival gone mad after a few weeks.....lol!!! But.....the key thing will be me RUNNING like a real runner!!!!.....so I'll just embrace the colours 😂😂😂

Jell6Graduate in reply to Hotheels5 years ago

Yep, you've got it🤗

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HotheelsGraduate in reply to Dee_N5 years ago

Lol....yeah I had a total "doh!!" moment there......as in, why didnt i think about doing the switch before????!!! 😅

Now that I don't have to dread the incline.....i can simply focus on finishing each lap......and not stress as much!!!

#littlewins!!! 😊

Dee_NGraduate in reply to Hotheels5 years ago

Very true! However, it might change again depending on how the timings for week 4 work 🙈x

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