I went into the run, misguidedly thought I would breeze through, alas I was sharply rebuked by a case of the toxic 20s.
We decided to go back to the secret park today, for old times sake, revisit the mini circuit around the skating ramps, then around the swings and play area, then the carpark. I'm not sure if it was the memory of my struggles that made me feel yak today or if I just wasn't feeling the run. My legs were complaining, my back was unhappy, at once point my feet started cramping which was a new one for me 2 months and 4 days from the start. I really, really did not want to be running.
Hit the half way mark and thought I can't do this, and started to run home....and then thought 'I've never been up that road before'...we did our little exploration and once again headed home...but then ooooh we've not been down here before either. it got easier...and easier...and then I hit the Joy Mode. OMG then with the exploring we inadvertently came across a hill - hills and I fundamentally disagree both the going up and coming down...I like a flat surface. But with Joy Mode activated, I actually ran up the hill *shock horror*, no worries, it didn't even rob me of breath. I still had more in the tank...oh my goodness Michael told me to stop running (Euphoric Mode activated)and I couldn't, I just couldn't it was like he was telling me to stop breathing. So I kept on running, we both did...I'm justifying it as a victory lap...it was only an extra 3-4 mins I didn't want to get silly - but honestly I think I could have gone on for longer...
I think the plan now is to consolidate for a couple of weeks then gradually build up to hour runs following the 10% rule. I think I distance running may be the way forward for me, to negate the toxic 20.
I just need to say thank you so much to you all for your support so far, advice, encouragement and inspiration all. You guys have really made this journey possible for me and that is no exaggeration. I've posted about the majority of my runs, the good, the bad, the snot dribblingly ugly and I've never been unanswered. Thank you so much for taking the time to encourage me all along the way.
For those starting out, please don't be afraid to post or to ask. there is always someone who is going through the same thing as you or has got through it and the accountability of posting really helps.
It's been one hell of a journey! I'M A RUNNER NOW...but you aren't getting rid of me that easily - you'll have to pry me out with heavy duty JCB type vehicles.
Thank you all again
Edit: with oversized graduation sized glasses of pink fizz! Happy duck, happy jiggles 😀🥂
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Thanks buttercup!! i'm going to figure out how to get my shiny badge now here to stay for sure. And you are doing so well!! how are you finding week 2? any more 90 second dashes?
Congratulations... well done on that run there, toxic 20 isn’t fun... I did a toxic 5k once 😂😂.... but look at the way you came back in the second half. Enjoy celebrating, consolidation and the next journey.
10% is good... but it’s also good to be on a plan... ju-ju- has an excellent 10k one, join Bridge to 5k on here.
Thanks UNM! I figured I would just do my own thing until the bridge to 10 rolled around again. Jeez a toxic 5k sounds grim! Well done for seeing it through!! Fizz has been chilling in the fridge since last week 😂😂😂
That’s great Hek! Week four is exciting. It’s surprising how you get used to running quickly and then start looking forward to it. Just keep on going 😀
Thanks Nita! So SO happy! hard run but the level of achievement is similar to week 5r3, you've got it all to look forward to. how is week 6 treating you?
Well I don't want to put a curse on it, but it's going well!👍 Because of a social life (I know get me huh 😎😁) I'm a bit behind, but it's the grand finale tomorrow morning .......Wk6R3!
My tunes are at the ready, and I'll give it my best shot 🤞🏃♀️
Social lives are so pesky!! You'll be grand tomorrow, it's a lovely long run again, just like week 5 run 3 you will smash it! you've got it 7 more runs till you're on the podium how exciting
Slow and steady all the way! It’s the only way to go. All this healthy work deserves a fizz reception 😀 keep going just as you are, you are doing a fantastic job 😀
Thanks Ready440 ! if memory serves you are not too far away from graduation yourself! come and join me on the pedestal...I'll even move duck along a bit to make room - just realised I hadn't replied to you but to the forum so added a tag - so rude!
Fabulous, congratulations - sooooo happy for you. Be proud, you've gone and done it. Happy consolidation runs...you might miss Michael, you could take him on a few outings for awhile, I did till I felt OK to let him go 🙂.
This running lark is definitely addictive. Enjoy muchly 🙂🌻
Thanks gran4z! I’m so chuffed! Michael and I have had ups and downs...poor sod I think he will be pleased to see the back of me😂🤣😂🤣😂 the only one who gets worse flack is my physio Pilates instructor...but I keep going g back *sighs*.
I am really looking forward to running just BECAUSE I CAN! And want to.
Look!! I have my badge!!! 🤩🤩🤩It is glorious and shiny! And looks exactly like the splendid grandure I saw the very first time I entered this forum thinking i’ll Never get one of those 😂😂😂 glad you enjoyed the post too😀
Well done Jiggles, nice smart graduation badge you've got there! Great graduation run and lesson to us all how a tough run can hit at any time but that the plan does prepare you for success in the end. Sometimes we forget that this is a real physical challenge and not just a walk in the park 😊😊. Congratulations!!
There's lots of advice and help on continuing with your running.
Biggest difference seems to be all the talk of core exercises.
Anyways... Happy running! 😸
Congratulations Jiggles! Great news! 👏🌟🔥
That sounded like a tough last run of C25K, but great you managed to find the joy and euphoric mode buttons... I’ve gotta get me some of those! All the best with your future runs 👍
Thanks thundersloth 😀😀😀 like the entire C25k, hard but worth it! You definitely need to get some happy running button modes, they make all the difference 😀
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how exciting 
- just realised I hadn't replied to you but to the forum so added a tag - so rude!
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