W5 has commenced!

[Ex-NonRunner19]

I’d usually start a new week at a weekend but due to lack of sleep, a taped up shoulder & stiff spine, I didn’t do W5R1 until this morning ... sleep caught up on but other 2 issues remain so I was full of doom and gloom as I dragged myself into C25K mode.

I was expecting W5R1 to be OK as it isn’t much of a step up from W4 but I found the first 5 mins to be so hard, mentally & physically. The next 2 x 5mins were better. I’m dripping with sweat like never before and will try to be in better mind & body shape for R2 ... I’m not thinking about the horror that is R3

[AJ77]

Well done on managing it despite your shoulder and spine issues. We took w5r1 slow this morning and i found it not too bad. I felt stronger than i have ever felt. Looking forward to r2 on weds and i think i might manage it but still excited yet very apprehensive about r3.

[Ex-NonRunner19 Graduate in reply to AJ77]

Here’s to R2 on Wednesday, good luck, you’re sounding strong and positive 👍🏻👊🏻💪🏻

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Good job. It was tough today but you did it. Wednesday you know you got it. Don’t fear run 3, you have what it takes.

[HillsEverywhere Graduate]

Well done ! You're brave to push through in spite of your issues, that's amazing ! I'm like you, I struggled this morning with W5R1 and will be doing W5R2 on Wednesday too...

[Ex-NonRunner19 Graduate in reply to HillsEverywhere]

We can do this!! If we can smash R3 then we’ll have broken the back of the entire programme. Good luck 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️