Another W5 R3

[Pubcarking]

I've struggled all week to get runs in and in week 5 as well. The first one was quite easy admittedly done on a treadmill, the second was a bit of a struggle in all honesty but it got done in the middle of a freezing downpour. So onto the infamous 3rd run which had been postponed due to work commitments and a night away. The first 5 minutes flew by i was getting into it. Then the next 5 were probably the worst a real struggle running into the wind and on uneven trails that have turned to well just bumpy mud really but I powered on. Then the halfway bell I'd done 10 a whole minutes and was buoyed by this for a short while until my legs started to burn but I slogged on, I swear there were tortoises going faster as I had to slow down but I kept on jogging. Suddenly a voice in my head it was an angel telling me 2 minutes left (bless you Jo Whiley) and there was a surge of adrenalin/relief/second wind and i was elated it was like running on air for the last bit of it absolutely buzzing as I was told to slow down but keep up a walk. I had this stupid massive smile all over my face honestly the poor dog walkers.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great job... some runs take mental strength and you had that by the truckload... be very proud.

Slow and steady into week 6 and you got this.

[Hidden]

Well done indeed! Sometimes tough runs are the most rewarding. Roll on week 6

[Mayanow]

How amazing! It is so GREAT to achieve and feel strong! And realize ANYthing is possible! 😁

Good luck and happy running!

[Bloodhound1]

Well done. I always find the first 5 minutes the worst it’s just so hard to get my legs working even after a very brisk 5 minute warm up walk. The one thing that helps me is the talking books I have taken to listening to. I am obviously easily bored with just running and find that a big mental. challenge . Perhaps as I get better I will be able to simply enjoy the run itself

[BeckySharp1]

too right you had the smile. what a feeling it is to do that run. good luck with the remaining weeks