My first positive post!

[NeverARunner]

Hey fellow runners! Yeah that’s right.... I feel like runner !! Week 5 run 3 under the belt of my leggings!

So yesterday I was like hmm.... no way can I run for 20 minutes ... I did the 8 and 8 and it was hard so I thought to myself, I’ll give it a go, see what I can do. I woke up knowing I was going out for the day and night and would be having a few drinks more than likely ! So I wanted to get the run in, or in my mind just try too then I still had the weekend to try it again if I couldn’t quite do it!

So I put my trainers on, got my water ready and stepped on the treadmill (this is how I have been building up my fitness and confidence!)

I put my music on and started the app, walked for 5 mins... then there was Jo Wiley telling me I was going to run for 20 minutes! I had a little chuckle and eye roll to myself, “yeah okay Jo, we will see”

Anyway - as the second song on my play list came to an end I had done my 8 minutes, I felt good, I was steady and strong, bit of a burn in the legs but a good burn!! I checked the time as I say, only had 12 to go, suddenly 12 minutes didn’t feel so long!! 20 minutes didn’t feel so bad. I thought in 2 more songs time I will have less than 5 minutes - MAYBE I could actually do this !!

Yeh trouble with the treadmill is there isn’t much to concentrate on, so I started really listening to the music, to the lyrics and beats and stuff...woohoo next time I checked it was 6 mins to go !! Then 3 - then I stepped it up for the last 60 seconds! The song that was playing was “benny Page - front left” if anyone wants some runninv music this song for some reason makes me feel good and helps my pace !

As I powered down my treadmill for the walk, I felt on top of the world ! Don’t get my wrong I was sweating from places I didn’t know I had sweat glands 😂 but I bloody did it, I smashed it !!

5 weeks ago I was shocked at running for 2 minutes, now I can almost comfortable run for 20 !!

I don’t know how it works but it really does ☺️ I am looking forward to starting week 6 and I can’t actually wait to run for half hour, then try and get a bit quicker!!

Thank you to this community who have always helped me when I have had a question or a doubt!

Massive love to you all🙌🏻❤️

[ELSW73 Graduate]

Me too this week - wasn’t quite near enough to home so ran the final 5 mins too as needed the loo!

Def on track for a 30 min 5k in a few weeks time so feeling extra motivated

For me it was canned heat - Jameroquai. Def felt like I had something extra in my feet 😊

[NeverARunner in reply to ELSW73]

Brilliant isn’t it !! Oh I might have to add that to my play list !! 😆

[Runrobin Graduate]

Well done! I've got my Week 5 Run 3 tomorrow & i'm nervous but you've given me a bit of confidence to get out there & give it a good go. Its such a good feeling getting each run ticked off isn't it! I can't quite believe I've reached week 5.

[NeverARunner in reply to Runrobin]

How did it go ? I bet you did amazing !!

I can’t believe I got past week one lol! Definitely a great feeling !!

[Runrobin Graduate in reply to NeverARunner]

Due to unforseen circumstances I didn't manage it until this evening but I did it!! When I got to the first 5 minutes I thought I'll never make it but I kept going and even managed a wee final burst for the last 2 minutes. Feeling pretty great about it.

[jen2708]

Fantastic - I’ve just finished week 3 and am a bit daunted by the 20 min run! Hearing your story is really encouraging!!

[NeverARunner in reply to jen2708]

Oh I am pleased !! Trust me I am the last person my friends and family would have ever thought would do this, and stick at it, and actually enjoy it !! I was so scared about it and I think that was making me doubt myself in every run to be honest, as I still though “yeah but I can’t do X” but I am starting to realise anything is actually possible !!

You will be great and you will surprise yourself ! X

[Simon127]

Well done all! I did the W5R3 yesterday too and had a similar buzz from the fact that suddenly I was able to do a session without the walk in the middle. Was a great start to the weekend. My tune is ‘Feel it still’ by Portugal ... but I’m definitely adding ‘canned heat’ to the playlist! Bring on week six!!!

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Well done, that run is quite a turning point- you are definitely a runner 👏👏

[NeverARunner in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you so much x

[kwell39 Graduate]

Congratulations! Way to smash it!! 👊

[NeverARunner in reply to kwell39]

Thank you so much !! X

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Fantastic run! Very well done. 👏👏👏 It’s such a clever programme isn’t it? 😀

Have ‘fun’ with W6. Don’t treat it lightly. You’ll be totally fine though - you have an amazing attitude. 👍 Just don’t rush R1 and R2. Unleash your snail and let it zip past you on those two runs! 🐌🐌🐌

Good luck! 😀

[NeverARunner in reply to cheekychipmunks]

😆 thank you so much !!

I have just done week 6 run 1, I know better than to be cocky ! Lol but I did up my speed a fraction on the last run it is very clever and I am so grateful for it !!

Thank you again ☺️☺️ X

[Leggy-Munchkin Graduate]

Well done! I'm just about to attempt W5R3 and you have motivated me to believe that it is possible! Cheers! 🙂

[NeverARunner in reply to Leggy-Munchkin]

How was it ? I bet it was not as bad as you thought?! X

[Leggy-Munchkin Graduate in reply to NeverARunner]

Dare I say, I actually really enjoyed it! 🙂

[Hidden]

Yay W5 ✅ Done!

Me too, just home still a little pink faced! 😛

High 5 to you 🖐🏼 I didn't dwell on it too much just went for it feeling- hey lets give it a go. Had to restart cos the dog stopped to poop! But got my pace and groove on with the essential tunes and over the fields I went. Huzzah shouts JW and it's done, I was NOT re-starting no matter what.

Lungs getting fitter , waistline shrinking and feeeeling good 👏🏼👍🏼

Let's smash W6

[NeverARunner in reply to Hidden]

Yay !! Aw well done to you too !!

Omg yes I’ve lost 2.5 inches off my waist since this - I’m not where I wana be but I will be ☺️ Bless your doggy lol I can’t take mine she doesn’t run in a straight line lol! Well done !! W6 here we come!!