W6 r3 looming tomorrow

[Runningqueen]

Hi, Did w6r2 yesterday. Legs were aching after 1 minute but carried on and I did it., Worried about 3rd run of 25 minutes. Managed 20 minutes w5r3 so only 5 minutes more, I tell myself. Any tips or reassurance please?

[Buddy34 Graduate]

I think when you look at the next run sometimes we get ourselves in to a bit if a panic, but don't worry take your time go slow and tell yourself you can do this good luck . Come back and tell us how you got on 😊😊

[Runningqueen Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy. I'll let you know how I get on.

[Runningqueen Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Did it!! It seemed easier than the last run surprisingly.

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to Runningqueen]

Great I found that looking what the next run sometimes puts doubt in our mind then you go out and do it and you wonder what all the fuss was about happy running

[Amerynthe Graduate]

Keep it slow and steady, and you will achieve it. The programme is designed to help you succeed, so believe it in, and believe in yourself. One of my colleagues is an ex-marine and runs every day. He's been very encouraging and helpful to me. As I was starting the longer runs, he told me that successful running is mostly in your head. If you believe you can do it, you will do it. Your legs and your heart and your lungs are telling your brain, 'This hurts! Please let me stop!' Your brain has to be stronger and louder than your legs and heart and lungs and tell them, 'Sure, it hurts, but it won't kill you. Get into your stride, find your pace, and it won't hurt so much. Just keep going.'

I'm 58, and I'm carrying 5.5 extra stone and I graduated last week - it's a Christmas miracle! Believe in yourself, visualize yourself finishing the 25-minute run and you stand a great chance of completing the week on a real high! Good luck and let us know how you get on!

[Runningqueen Graduate in reply to Amerynthe]

Thanks for that, Amerynthe. I'm usually a very positive person but it just seems a big leap from 2 10 minute runs to 25 minutes. I am 60 years old, not really overweight but I just wanted to exercise in the open air. I hate the gym. I'll let you know how I get on.

[Runningqueen Graduate in reply to Amerynthe]

Did it!! It seemed easier than the last run surprisingly. I think the bright sunny day helped. Thanks for your encouragement.

[Amerynthe Graduate in reply to Runningqueen]

Fantastic! Well done! You are definitely running royalty - you'll cruise all the way to graduation!

[Beatricefast Graduate]

Just go for it .. steady & slow and try to remember to look up sometimes!

I am scheduled to do this run on Boxing Day !

[Runningqueen Graduate in reply to Beatricefast]

Good luck to you then.

[Runningqueen Graduate in reply to Beatricefast]

Did it. You can manage it on Boxing Day. It actually seemed easier than the last run and think of all the calories you are burning. Happy Christmas. Keep in touch as we are at the same point.

[Beatricefast Graduate in reply to Runningqueen]

Just done it —- such a rush as well - go us!!!! 😁

[Runningqueen Graduate]

Well done!!! I've just done the next 25 minute run, Used mapmyrun to see my distance and speed so I can try to improve over the next few runs.