Wow, W5R2 breakthrough moment when I was expecting a breakdown! So happy 😃

[Ex-NonRunner19]

I’m never too confident before a session as running has never been my thing, I’ve found almost every session difficult verging on impossible.

I have a stiff, aching spine and a strapped up shoulder following a trip to the osteopath last week. Add feeling nauseous yesterday to the mix and my expectations for today’s run were in the floor, I was prepared for my first fail.

BUT I DID IT!!! Not only that, but I was jogging comfortably with no heavy leg feeling for the very first time and I extended the 2nd jog to 10mins.

I felt in control and at no point did I feel I was struggling. I’ve battled either physical or mental (or both) gremlins in all of my previous 13 sessions

I also think my body shape is changing ... a more defined waist & tighter bum!

I’m beginning to enjoy this and just cannot believe I’m jogging.

The horror story that is W5R3 isn’t scaring me anymore. 🤞🏼🏃🏻‍♀️👍🏻🤞🏼🏃🏻‍♀️

[SlowLoris]

You'll need to change your forum name now you're a runner.

[Ex-NonRunner19 Graduate in reply to SlowLoris]

Errrrrm, maybe after Friday’s 20 minute run! 🤣

[HillsEverywhere Graduate]

Hey, well done ! I had a similar experience too today. Isn't it the best when running at last feels enjoyable ?

We'll rock that w5r3 ! (I hope. I'm still a bit scared.)

[Ex-NonRunner19 Graduate in reply to HillsEverywhere]

It’s incredible, I’m so chuffed and well done you too. I’ve gone from 100% no way can I do 20mins to feeling fairly (but not totally) confident. Good luck 🍀🤞🏼

[AJ77]

Wow well done. My w5r2 is at 6pm tonight. I feel really excited and only a little nervous. Still not sure about r3.

[Ex-NonRunner19 Graduate in reply to AJ77]

You were on good form for W5R1 so you’ll do R2 no problem. All we can do for R3 is cross fingers and give it a go 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[AJ77 in reply to Ex-NonRunner19]

Well my friend messed up the week on the app and we ended up running 12 minutes (which was surprisingly ok) before we realised, then we had a 2 min walk then ran 8 minutes and i felt ok at the end. I am much more positive about friday's r3 now! I can't believe how well i am managing this week as all other weeks have been hard going. It's like a switch has come on.

[Ex-NonRunner19 Graduate in reply to AJ77]

Fantastic feeling isn’t it, when you feel it’s not a battle. You’ve pretty much done 20mins non stop already so R3 shouldn’t phase you. I think W5 is a turning point when it all comes together. 🤞🏼👍🏻🏃🏻‍♀️