W4R1 DONE!!!!: For a large guy, running posed a... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

133,247 members158,954 posts

W4R1 DONE!!!!

BenderRodriquez profile image
5 Replies

For a large guy, running posed a terrifying prospect. I’ve got through the first 3 weeks. Looking at the week 4 schedule. Those doubting gremlins crept back into my mind again.

I did it!!!!! It was hard. But I just ran for 16 MINUTES!!! I’m totally amazed that I’ve managed this...

And you know what? I feel good. Tired? Yes. Ready for the next one? Not quite yet... But I’ll be ready by Sunday and looking to move on.

This genuinely is the best thing I’ve ever done to help me get fit. I can feel the difference already, for example walking up hills etc. 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

Written by
BenderRodriquez profile image
BenderRodriquez
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
5 Replies
misswobble profile image
misswobbleGraduate

It’s amazing! You will get fitter, stronger and hopefully slimmer Overhaul your diet and you won’t recognise yourself soon

Have fun 😃👍🏃‍♂️

grumpyoldgirl profile image
grumpyoldgirlGraduate

Well done for battling the gremlins. This is such a clever program, it really is amazing what we can achieve, and our bodies thank us for it too! Keep on doing what you're doing, it's working 😃👍

Pandarina profile image
Pandarina

Huge congratulations :-) I've just completed the same run. I am completely amazed too - I think we are awesome doing. I was so thrilled when she said I'd run for 16 minutes, I never thought that as possible - and before work too, unheard of!

Latecomer profile image
Latecomer

I’ve just finished W4R1 too, and am amazed I did it! This programme, and this forum, are so good for me. It’s made even more of a mental than a physical difference to me as well. Thank you to everyone involved.

Mayanow profile image
Mayanow

Wow! The sense of elation right? You should be proud!!! It is an amazing programme transforming us totally i think! Good luck on the rest of your runs. Make sure you post and read about worries and doubts. This community is just as solid as the programme itself! And here to cheer you on. 😁

You may also like...

W4R1 done. God...that was hard!

I had all the prep done for week 4. New earphones. Bumping playlist. Programme done on...

W4R1 Done and Dusted!

but I managed it all. My legs are feeling it a bit now and I feel really tired but euphoric that...

W4R1 done 😀

worried about potential injuries in the harder weeks but feel far more informed in how to try to...

W4r1 done:)

minutes total- that’s a decent improvement from struggling to get to the 1 minute mark in week 1😂...

W4R1 Done!

an improvement, given how I was last week... Sorry about that guys ^-^\\"). Only a couple of...