Well, it's done, and I feel amazing! Despite really looking forward to it, I was actually quite worried that I wouldn't keep going. Woke up at 6am thinking about it.
In reality, it was no problem at all. I actually think that for me it's more of a mental challenge than a physical one.
Anyhow, for those who are approaching this run with trepidation - don't. 5 weeks ago I was a proper couch potato with zero background in any kind of sport since I was (unsuccessfully) forced in high school. If I can do it, anyone can.
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Please don't dread it. The programme has prepared you for it - it's just a matter of accepting that and then putting one foot in front of the other. All the very best for it.
Well done, it is a wonderful feeling and you should be very proud. I went out this am as I know you’d be running too so pushed myself out of bed and into parkrun!
Thank you - I so love parkrun... I really felt part of it today and so many people are saying hello and making positive comments. It really does drive me forward.
Yes, it's great support and in some way a good way to see how you are getting on with the programme whilst trying to keep at your pace and do what Laura says (although warning she does go quiet on w6r3 which put me off). I thought, well you get up each week and enjoy it so I'll give it a go too!
I do indeed. Some strange weirdo has inhabited my body as I actually cancelled a night out that was planned for yesterday because I didn't want to miss my parkrun! Who is this person???
Well done! 👏🏻 I did mine today too and was really worried about ‘failing’. Such a good feeling at the end. Onwards and upwards! P.s. nice trainer/sock combo!
I think that’s the main thing. I managed just under 45 minutes today and I hoping to decrease by a minute each time until I do it in 10 minutes. Too ambitious? Ok maybe 35ish then (I’ll take 40)
I really want to get to sub 30 minutes but I reckon that'll take a while. I'm at 41.30 at the moment (down from 47.30!) and would like to get below 40 minutes by the end of the programme.
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W5R3
Week 5 Run 3 - Done, BIG tick!!
W3R1, TICK! 
Parkrun: tick!
W5R3 completed! :)
