HOLY MOTHER OF MARY THAT WAS SOOOO GOOD! #c25k #wk5run2

[chrisc25k]

HOLY MOTHER OF MARY THAT WAS SOOOO GOOD! and I’m not referring to doughnuts!! 🍩

The difference a day of rest makes (+stretches) and back running on the familiar pavements.

Please can the rest of the course be like this???

#couchto5k Week 5 Run 2. What a joy!!!

- 5min brisk walk warm up

- 8min Run

- 5min brisk walk

- 8min Run

- 5 min brisk walk warm down

Clearly the body is adjusting. Preferred the longer stints and not having to keep switching to walking.

Breathing much more regulated and have lovely endorphine glow now 😊

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[Lapsedyogi Graduate]

Also just did w5r2 and slightly buzzing, but now I am away until Sunday so will have to wait for run 3. Enjoy!

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Lapsedyogi]

Yes just saw run 3 and that's TWENTY MINS RUNNING

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Lapsedyogi]

Do I get extra points for running on holiday. Gotta fit Wk5R3 in. In Ireland rest of the week

[Hidden in reply to chrisc25k]

Definitely extra points! I used the hotel gym treadmill on w8. It felt good to keep with the plan 🙂

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Aww well done Faith

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

You can reward yourself with extra points for running on holiday, many people do report that they enjoy running on holiday, including running whatever week they are on C25K.

[Ibot]

Well done super star!! I really need to sort my breathing out. It doesn’t help that I’m a mouth breather so when I run I sound like a hyperventilating elephant 🐘🤷🏽‍♀️

You have a new Instagram follower 😉

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Ibot]

A Yes deep breathes oxygenate your body. It needs it. Thanks for the follow

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

I dunno if I read that right... but I’m getting a feeling that you might have had a little fun out there?!

Great run... and onwards to run 3, enjoy.

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Yes much enjoyment and the 8 mins seemed to go really quickly. Intrigued why Run 3 is a straight 20mins. Thats a big jump from 8min x2

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

It’s 20 because you’re ready.... and it’s not a big jump really. Trust, believe, relax, slow and steady!

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Slow and steady is the key for sure. Need to work out route as abroad now for rest of the week.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

There’s an app called footpath... great for plotting routes and gives elevation changes... I use it locally and on my travels.

[IgaT Graduate]

Well done! Clearly running gods were with you. Those runs are amazing, better than all known drugs. And they are giving you motivation to push through more difficult times, as you know how it can feel

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Realistically I think I can come off the drugs (prescription) if I continue on a roll like this

[IgaT Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

I am sure you can and maybe you will. The running highs can be amazing and I think are staying longer. Keep running, keep being happy!

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Thankful for the encouragement. Thank you

[Katnap Graduate]

I'm just behind you! W5R2 tomorrow night 😸

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Katnap]

You can do it. Be kind to yourself and really do some stretching now and tomorrow and before you set off and get a good brisk walk far warm those legs up. Especially your thighs. Watch your posture so you're not leaning over putting weight on your shims and feet. Just keep going if it's tough go down to a jog. Just keep going.

[Katnap Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

Cheers chrisc25k!

Actually, for many personal reasons I did parkrun for my W4R3

32 minutes continuous running but did it! 😸

These now feel like recovery runs.

I actually felt better AFTER W5R1 than I did before it!

Lots of stretching...

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Katnap]

Intrigued as to why you did a 5k on WK4R3

[Katnap Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

Wrong in the head?

Mrs Katnap was doing her 10th parkrun, it was 14th anniversary of parkrun.... So I thought why not....

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Katnap]

Your heads fine. Well glad you survived.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Someone sounds like a runner! 😀🏃

Well done indeed. You’re on a roll! 👏👏👏

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you Cheeky Chops x

[Hidden]

Those kind of runs are the best! 🙂

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yup sure are hun

[Mayanow]

Keep that buzz for w6r1-2! Then you're on your way to graduation 🙄

[Marcia-H Graduate]

Sounds like an epic run, well done!!

20 mins really isn’t that much of a jump. You ran for 2x8 mins today so all you need to do is bridge the gap with 4 mins-doesn’t seem that bad does it?!? I really enjoyed the second 8 mins so I did some breathing during the 4 mins and just relaxed into the last 8, before I knew it 20 mins was up! If your buzzing after today’s you will feel amazing after run 3!

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Marcia-H]

Yeah controlling the breathing and learning to relax into it.

[Marcia-H Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

The whole toxic 10 thing - I personally don’t feel good until after the first 8 minutes of any run anyway. Then I take a few moments to breathe. After that I enjoy the rest and breathing becomes natural again with the odd deep breath.