W4R1 - wind is back in my sails!

[bluepanda]

I had a breakthrough! I can’t believe I ran for 5 minutes straight. But, even more cool - it’s a total of 16 minutes :o. Dare I say it, I am starting to trust the program. This run was by far my best and my favourite run so far. Definitely not the easiest of starts. I had been feeling quite down last few days (depression reared it’s ugly head suddenly) so the demons were at a all time high since starting the program. I wasn’t expecting it to go so well because of this. I was surprised to say the least. I didn’t get so out of breath and I didn’t want it to all to stop for the first time. My only challenge was to keep my legs moving through the tightness/aches. The wind was behind me the entire run propelling me forward which was a great feeling - it was on my side. I even had room for a kind of sprint in last minute which hasn’t happened since week 1. The gremlins are still trying discredit this achievement with all sorts of rubbish but I’m not listening!! 💪💪

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

That’s great... the breakthroughs are so exciting I find. 5 minutes is huge when you consider that 3 weeks ago 1 was so hard. Keep on those stretches for the stiffness, it will improve. The aches you earn, they’re the rebuilding, strengthening and a reminder of how awesome you are. The gremlins are always around, actively not listening is the key. Well done all round... I’m sure you will enjoy the next one.

[bluepanda Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you! Yes, will continue stretching Wow, It’s crazy it’s only been 3-4 weeks of running. It’s feels like ages 😂

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

Brilliant Bluepanda, bash those gremlins 😈🔨🔨🔨

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[bluepanda Graduate in reply to Jogunlikely]

Whac-A-Gremlin shall be my new favourite game

[Pattypoos Graduate]

Wow! That is encouraging. Just done W3R3 and the thought of running for 5 mins is daunting. Just reading everyone else's experiences is so motivating. Well done you for battling through - am full of administration!

[bluepanda Graduate in reply to Pattypoos]

It is daunting! But once you start, you realise it’s not bad and you wonder what was so scary. Starting is always the hard step. In week 3, you have already been running a total of 9 minutes (if I remember correctly). So you are totally ready for 5 minutes! The usual advice is key here — Start off slow. Its so easy to start off too eager but you will regret it later. You can always speed up (and slow down again) a bit during the run if you feel up to it. You can do it!!

[Wolvesmad Graduate]

Don't listen to them. I showed them who was in charge today also and managed a sprint finish. Haven't heard from them since but no doubt they'll be back on Sunday for the start of week 4

Well done

[bluepanda Graduate in reply to Wolvesmad]

The jumps between weeks always seem daunting. But, you can do it! Well done for smashing the gremlins. Good luck for week 4