W5R2 - My first 8min run....and I cracked it!!!!😁

[Hotheels]

I am sat here in total disbelief and amazement at having completed 2 laps of 8 min runs........

5 weeks ago....I cudnt run for even 1 min without being out of breath and in total agony......and whilst my speed is still at snail/tortoise🐌🐢 pace.....I cannot get my head around how my stamina has built up over the last 5 weeks....by simply sticking to the C25K programme!!!🏃‍♀️ Run, rest, run, rest.

So, for all those just starting out or having challenging runs.....if a complete non-runner like me (who has never ever enjoyed or willingly done any sport or exercise...EVER!!!) can get this far and is motivated to keep going.....then anyone can do it!!!!🤗

8 straight mins.....think I need to lie down for a bit, as I'm in shock....lol!!!!🙄🙄🙄

#feelingamazed #shocked #powerofdetermination #slowandsteady #motivated #8minutes

[Berksrover Graduate]

Well done Hotheels you are well on your way now, confidence building with every run, stamina improving too, you are rocking this!

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Berksrover]

Lol!!! Let's see how long my euphoria lasts!!!😂😂😂

Next run is the BIG 20min stint......😱🤞🙄

But I won't think about it until Tuesday!!!!

[Cazzajambo]

Yay well done! I remember being amazed that I could run 8 mins and nothing took the smile off my face all day. C25k amazes me. I struggled with the 1 min runs in April and managed to run for 28 mins on Fri. Have a great day happy running and keep smiling. X

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Cazzajambo]

Wowzer!!! 28mins is amazing!!! Well done you!!!👍👍👍

Let's see how I cope with my next first 20mins......lol!!!

Until then.....enjoying the happy endorphins for now!!!! 😊

[Cazzajambo in reply to Hotheels]

Thank you.

Just remember slow is the key to success. The 20min run defo helped me to find my comfortable pace and you will feel amazing once you've completed your 20mim. X

[cas2167]

Massive well done 🙌🏻🙌🏻

You’ve certainly inspired me to keep going 😊

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to cas2167]

Keep going!!!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

I'm proof that if you trust the programme and ignore all the pesky gremlins (self-doubt, low confidence etc).....no matter what anyone says, you will definitely get there!

I've always been more of a late night owl than an early bird...but now, I wake up early simply because I'm excited to get running....lol!!!!

Remember to go slow and steady......you've totally got this!!!💪👊👍😊

[Flyingred Graduate]

Well done. You'll feel a greater sense of achievement after you complete your next one!

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Flyingred]

Believe me....I'm waiting to try the next BIG one.....20 mins straight....eeks!!!😱😱

Mind over matter!!!! 😁

[Flaraflarkin Graduate]

Yay Hotheels 🙌 Go you! You're doing great, fantastic achievement 😬👊💪🏃‍♀️⭐️

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Thanks Flara Croft!!!! 😊

I'm so pleased.....as it does mean my fitness is improving.......Thank you for your on going support!!!! 😊👍🙌

[Flaraflarkin Graduate in reply to Hotheels]

You are well on your way! X

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Pace comes later if you want it... it’s all about hitting that time right now and if you can nail 8 minutes longer than the 1 you struggled with a month ago, you’re about 10 times fitter already.

Way to go

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you!!! I feel much more positive nowadays......as I know I'm doing something positive to get fitter instead of simply worrying about it constantly all the time.

#onerunatatime 😊

[Brod2]

Well done you have done amazingly,I will do week 5 run 1 today. Good luck for your 20mins run 🏃‍♀️

[Hotheels Graduate]

Thank you Brod2 !!!

You're going to smash Week 5.....week 4 prepares you for it without you even realising it!!!

Let us know how you get on!!😊

[Brod2 in reply to Hotheels]

Well actually managed my first run of week 5 found it difficult but completed it , I do it on the treadmill so I’m sure when I have the nerve to go out running I will find it really difficult

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Brod2]

Running outside is all in the head.....if you think about it, no one has the time to look at you because you're running.....you're there for an instant and gone in a flash!!!

I look like a hippo when I run.....but on the few occasions I've made eye contact with fellow-runners going the opposite direction, all they see is another runner.....and don't see anything else.

I still have to be brave enough to run in a shorts/vests combo......so we all have our own gremlins and demons to deal with......worth remembering they're all only IN our heads.

Well done on completing W5R1....you'll be just fine for W5R2!!!

Go Brod2 !!!!

💪💪💪👊👊👊👍👍👍😁😁

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

That's it! 👍😁 it's amazing what we can do with a bit of determination and perseverance!

You go girl!! 👍💪✊😁

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I honestly didn't know I had it in me.....tbh!!! C25K is definitely amazing!!

Thank you for egging me on!! xx

[Lalaisrunning]

Hi

I’ve got this run tomorrow so great to hear you’ve done it. I was started to worry looking at the W5 plan but maybe I should just get on with it!!

Well done to you 👍👍

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Lalaisrunning]

I try not to look at plans too much.....I forgot that today was two 8min runs....so when faced with it.....I just kept going.

When Laura first said I'm half way there, I was expecting her to tell me to slow down and start walking.... lol!!!

But my body was ready......so just kept at it and within no time, it was all done!!

You will be fine💪.....good luck🍀 - let us know how it goes!!!! 🏃‍♀️👍

[pfozzie7]

Well done you 👍👍 hopefully I'll be just as pumped when I hit Wk 5 😆😆

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to pfozzie7]

You'll be rocking it💪💪💪....and we'll all be here cheering you on!!! 😊

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Brilliant hot heels! You’re smashing it! Go you!! Well done! There’s more of that to come too! 😁😁❤️

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Thanks Fabulous450 !!!

[Hidden]

You sound like a natural runner.

Keep smiling. 👍😀

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Lol.....that has to be the joke of the century!!!🤣🤣🤣

I'm the exact opposite of a natural runner.....😂😂😂😂

Just really glad it's all progress in the right direction!!!

[Hidden in reply to Hotheels]

Your running, what more can I say. 👍😀

[Jay66UK Graduate]

👏👏👏

[Fernshome]

Very well done 👍 it would be amazing if we could bottle that feeling wouldn’t it? Keep going and you will feel it again....

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Fernshome]

Thank you!!

Agree....if we could bottle it up like Felix Felicis....half the battle would be won before even getting started!!!

PS: Can you tell that I'm a Harry Potter fan.......???!!!! 😉

[Fernshome]

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