W6R3: All done! I won't say it was easy but... - Couch to 5K

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All done! I won't say it was easy but admittedly, the time did feel as if it went fairly quickly.

I do prefer the "longer" uninterrupted runs rather than the interval running up to this point. Now, who'd have thought I'd be saying I prefer longer runs, and only after six weeks of this programme? Go, programme go :) :)

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

I’m the same I prefer just running, even accidentally, to the run walk. Don’t worry though, your next interval sessions will be run, run slower, run, run slower... they’re easier in my mind.

Great job and now just 9 to go. You’ve done all the work needed to take the upcoming increments and smash them. Great job.

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antonioaGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Thanks. It'll be interesting to see how 3 x "long runs" pan out. No more interval running; just long runs, lol. But then, that's why we're doing the programme!! And you're right! Slow, slow, quick, quick, slow :)

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to antonioa

We dancing? 😂

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antonioaGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Nah..no energy after the last run :(

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to antonioa

Thank god for that... I can walk and run left, right, left, right... I dance left, left, left...

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ShakywakeyGraduate

Brilliant. You are doing great 👍. I’m in week 7 now and like you, prefer the longer runs. It’s a good sign that you felt it went quickly. Great to hear the positive impact the programme is having 👏👏

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Shakywakey

Cheers. Let's hope I feel the same way at W7R3! I'm confident but will admit to feeling a little apprehensive. But, I know the programme has set me up for this :)

Me, too!

It's difficult to explain, and I never thought I would be a person that would prefer the longer runs. But what I discovered about myself is that the starting up is the hardest part. It's like once I have stopped running then get used to walking it's absolute torture to try to run again. Whether I had been running 30 minutes or running 5 minutes. My body does not want to switch back to running.

Some days I wonder what would happen if a dog charged at me during my cool down, haha. I tend to believe I would just lie on the ground and cry rather than attempt to run away.

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antonioaGraduate in reply to

I'd be the same. I'd let the dog lick me to death!!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

Well done! You’ll love the longer runs. 😀 You can relax into them, find your happy pace and bumble along (me) or run happily until the end. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Personally I’m on a high all day after my runs, and even when I’m cooling down after one I’m looking forward to the next one! Have fun - you’re doing brilliantly! 👏👏👍🏻👍🏻

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antonioaGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

Thanks. I definitely agree with the "high", and it's free ;)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

The runs are great aren't they ? It gives your new emerging running running legs, time to find their own happy pace:)

Pop in some extra strength and stamina exercise now, as the runs get longer:)

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thanks. Not sure I'm ready for anything else at the moment, but I'm sure I'll fit in some extra work at some point :)

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LadyBeerGraduate

Well done, I finished w6r3 this morning and feel so happy and proud. It’s amazing how well the plan works considering we’re only 6 weeks in. Loving it 😀🏃‍♀️

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antonioaGraduate

Well done and loving your attitude :)

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Jude1963Graduate

Doing so well. Proud of you buddy! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Jude1963

Thanks. I love the Americanism!! I hope you're having a good time :)

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Jude1963Graduate in reply to antonioa

Oh God I did, didn’t I!!!! How embarrassing!

I am thankyou. I’ve been whale watching. Just incredible.

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Jude1963

Sounds like too much of a good time for running :)

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Jude1963Graduate in reply to antonioa

I always seem to find a great excuse don’t I!! 😜

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Jude1963

Haha ;)

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