Week 5 Run 3

[Puddindavis]

I have just completed the nemesis run that have I

been fearing the last 5 weeks.

I am 19 stone 11lb. I have lost a stone since week 1 Run 1 which I did in my back garden as I was too embarrassed to go out. Now with my playlist , trainers and big girl sports bra I have run for a whole 20 mins.

Anyone out there who think they can’t do it - just trust the program. It’s mind over matter.

If I can do it with a BMI of 47.7 (was 49.9)

ANYONE CAN.

I know I can finish the 30 mins now. I am not frightened of it anymore .

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Nemesis vanquished, gremlins slain and now fearless... good run too. Fantastic job. Weight is dropping at a good sustainable rate, well done on that score too.

You got this.

[Duddles Graduate]

That should inspire anyone. Well done.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you Puddindavis for running for a full 20 minutes on W5R3, that is a wonderful achievement for you. It's forward and upwards,👍for you now, I hope you can get your BMI down further to a healthy 23 with your running 🏃and other exercises😊

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate]

This is absolutely amazing! Congratulations 😁🎉

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Absoluately amazing, I feel inspired

[Bowlofsteam Graduate]

Brilliant!!😬

[EPMcM Graduate]

Fantastic - you are a real inspiration

[Amandana]

Woohoo Puddindavis! Thanks for sharing! On to week 6!

[Dragonflies Graduate]

How inspiring! Keep this feeling and result in the bag!

[Rainbowthistle Graduate]

This run was my terror too. Genuinely did not understand how it could be possible to go from 8minutes ( and struggled with it) to 20 minutes but I’ve just done it this afternoon. Granted the last 8 minutes felt like 100!!!! Well done!

[Lellysb Graduate]

Well done you! That’s brilliant. Just keep running!

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

Fabulous job 👏👏👏

I'm up to w5r2 so it's always good to hear others have slain the w5r3 gremlins 🤗

[Windypop]

Well done you, you’ve inspired me. I’ve just come back after repeating wk 3, all of the runs, a second time because I didn’t feel I could cope with wk4. It was a little easier, though not EASY! Next week I’m going for it 🏃🏽‍♀️ Thank you 😊

[Oldjigger]

Brilliant! All you have to do now is remember you did that one and keep putting one foot in front of the other. I look forward to seeing that 'Graduate' badge next to your name - but no rush, you'll get there. Just go steady.

[BGirl70 Graduate]

Fantastic! Well done 👍

[Running-nana Graduate]

That's brilliant, well done 😁

[Pickles1234]

This is what I needed to read. I am five stone overweight and just about to go out to do week3run2. After really struggling with the last 3 minute run on Wednesday, I was wondering if my weight would stop me goi g any further. Well done on your achievement and Thankyou 😊

[loobsb2]

Keep up your amazing work xxx

[BlueRolo Graduate]

Inspiring, well done 🏆

[AuntieKatie]

Well done! You give me hope at BMI 31. May I ask, did your shoulders hurt when you first started? Mine are giving me gyp

[Puddindavis Graduate in reply to AuntieKatie]

No not really. I used to get a sharp pain in my right shoulder related to breathing but now I really try to belly breathe and it’s fine

[Mellowyello Graduate]

Thanks for the post Puddindavis. It was very encouraging. I have the nemesis tomorrow morning - I don’t think I’ll sleep tonight! I’ll be so upset if I don’t manage the scary 20 minutes 😢😖

[Languid_Lil Graduate]

Oh well done Puddindavis! Really inspiring stuff. 👍👏💐👟🙂

Have you changed your diet at all? I haven't really, but I have slowly lost 3kg since starting C25K - BMI down from 35.6 to 34.2 but still firmly in the scary zone. My goal is to become overweight LOL.

I do love running!

[Puddindavis Graduate in reply to Languid_Lil]

I have been doing weight watchers since starting C25K. It’s funny- I rarely loose weight around the days I run and then when I am on 2 or 3 rest days my weight then drops. Something to do with retaining water for glycogen and muscle repair. Many people are disappointed with weight loss whilst running and last week I lost zero but this week suddenly 4lb off