Can’t believe I’ve got this far

[Beanjo]

Even though I’ve just started week 6, this is my first post because if I’m honest, I really didn’t expect to get beyond week 2! When I found it hard to run for 60 seconds in the first week, I doubted that this programme would work for me but unbelievably I’ve just completed W6R1. The real thrill was being able to run for 20 minutes in W5R3 (woohoo) as I honestly thought it was a mis-print when I first saw it. It seemed such a big increase from the previous run but having done it I went into my run this morning with so much more confidence that perhaps 5k at the end of nine weeks is actually possible. Surprisingly I found today’s run harder than expected as my calves really ached-which they don’t usually, but I managed it Honestly, if I can do this then ANYONE can. If you’re doubting yourself- fear not- it’s possible.

[F4TMAN]

Great post! Very similar experience to mine, got 6.1 tomorrow and my legs still ache a little from 5.3 on Saturday!

[Beanjo Graduate in reply to F4TMAN]

Well good luck for tomorrow- take it easy. Despite the difficulty there was still a high at the end of it so all worth it. Let us know how it goes

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

I could have written that post! The programme is very clever isn’t it? I did W6R1 yesterday and will do R2 tomorrow.

Can’t believe R3 is 25 minutes!

I’m loving running, having hated the thought of it for years. I can see it being a permanent part of my life now!

Isn’t it amazing that we can now call ourselves runners? 😀🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️😀

[Beanjo Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

It really is. The great thing is that a lot of my friends are now considering starting. Never thought I’d be a trend-setter 😂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Beanjo]

You’re not only a runner, you’re a Cool Runner! 😎 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️😀

[Beanjo Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Haha. Now you wouldn’t say that if you’d seen me at the end of my run. Very definitely not a cool look

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Beanjo]

🤣😅🤣

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Great post Beanjo! Well done you!! You’ve done brilliantly! It’s great when you get that feeling that it’s definetly possible and it certainly is! 😁❤️

[Beanjo Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Thank you

[Berksrover Graduate]

Great to have you posting, I think many of us recognise that euphoric feeling, and don't worry about 5k in 9 weeks, certainly not in 30 mins, most graduates don't achieve that, it is really about running for 30 minutes 3 times in a week

Nb edited to correct fat finger syndrome

[Beanjo Graduate in reply to Berksrover]

Can’t believe I’m saying that sounds very achievable. Thanks for encouragement

[Roadrunner65 Graduate]

Love this post Beanjo, inspiring. I've been putting off starting Couch 25k, after downloading the app several weeks ago, with best intentions. But then came the excuses, no, reasons, that I tell myself; I've had a long day, gotta go shopping instead, just finish this series on Netflix, oh it's the world cup. I don't feel I have any more 'reasons' left. Must start, will start...

[Beanjo Graduate in reply to Roadrunner65]

Do start it. I put it off for two years because I didn’t think I could ‘fit it in’ my week, but for 9 weeks try and look ahead each week and slot the runs in. It’s worked for me and I feel fantastic. Let us know when you start. I’ll be cheering you on 👍

[MoB_soon]

I agree - just done r1week6 too. And am amazed......

[Beanjo Graduate in reply to MoB_soon]

Good luck with r2!

[MoB_soon]

Thank you SO much (isn’t this web-link great? And encouraging? I’ve only recently discovered it!)

[Beanjo Graduate]

It’s really good isn’t it? Everyone’s so encouraging

[Robert_IS_a_Runner Graduate]

Me too!!!