What is Your Week? May...Week 2.

[Oldfloss]

Hi everyone... sorry this is a day late again!!!!!!!

Time is flying by and here we are again...

I am getting back on track after a spell on the IC...it is really slow and steady but I am getting there The runs do wait and they do not mind how slow you are

The number of folk on the forum increases daily... and although it is tricky to keep up with everyone's progress... it is great to have a little fun post, so we can see who is on which week of the programme, and hopefully it will help everyone to feel more included on the forum.

We can support, encourage and generally help each other, in a positive and friendly way, with no thought of comparison.

Please remember it doesn't matter if you stay on the same week for a while, that is fine; it is a journey and it really doesn't matter how long it takes, it will be so worth it when you get to the final run.

If you have just Graduated, also, this will be a great place to keep you motivated,and there is always the Quest on the Bridge to 10k forum also, for Graduates., and the new Quest on here too...this month it is called..Spring Fever... and I hope we all catch it

One of the best things about this weekly chat is that you can talk to each other, support and encourage each other and find folk on the same week or run as you.

So, please do come and join the fun...slip off your running shoes and just let us know how it is going

Oldfloss x

[TigerBiscuit Graduate]

That was a nice update, Oldfloss. I'm off out on my W9R3 today. Will feel a bit strange not doing the program any more, but I'm looking forward to joining the bridge communities. I'd be sad if I had to continue running "on my own". This is such a supportive bunch of people And by the way, love the picture. The sea always makes me happy.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to TigerBiscuit]

Well done you.... Bridge is very friendly and loads of great support there...!

[Hk19 Graduate]

Completed W8R1 yesterday! I have a broken knee cap and thought my running days were over. Apparently not!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hk19]

Brilliant... go you!

[alisonr54 Graduate]

Just done week 5 run 1 and it was hard! I have to admit I am a bit apprehensive about what’s to come. Will just keep plodding on though! For that last 5 minutes today I am sure I was almost going backwards 😂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to alisonr54]

Very well done... just keep it slow and keep it steady!

[Sarigne Graduate]

Week 6 - just did run 1 this morning. Going well, although the spring has gone out of my step a little bit now that the runs are getting harder! Determined, though.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Sarigne]

Relax into the longer runs... start slow, stay slow and let the new running legs begin to find their happy pace

[Nataliecarr]

Week 1 run 2 , hated the first one but loved my 2nd this morning

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Nataliecarr]

Well done... slow and steady and enjoy

[Hidden]

Hi Oldfloss. I'm taking my time on Week 7, putting extra strengthening, stretch and rest sessions in-between runs after struggling with post-run muscle tightness. Hopefully running W7R2 tomorrow. It's my first run since Tuesday and I am feeling a bit apprehensive, but I've done Pilates and biked 10K in-between, so hopefully I'll be on form. Wish me luck.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Well done you.. you are going to be fine...all that extra work will pay off... just relax... land lightly, let the legs carry you..

I am heading out, also, tomorrow... for my longest run since being on the IC...it will only be about 3K and it will be steady and slow...we will run together... and we will do it:)x

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you x. Check in with you tomorrow to share how we both get on ☺️ x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Will do x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

We did it???? Hope you liked ABBA !!!

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes!! I did it!! 😃 Completed W7R2 and I felt comfortable. More than I hoped for, so really pleased. The strengthening exercises, cross training and extra rest days seem to be helping.

Thank you for your encouragement yesterday. Hope your 3K went well?

What’s with ABBA?! I do like them, yes, but think I’ve missed something 🤔. Is it a cryptic clue?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Well you ran with me and I had ABBA helping us along

Huge well done... i am glad it all went well... :)x

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

Oh lovely!!! I had Bryan Adams 😊. Love a bit of ABBA though! Definitely on my playlist for next run! 🤗

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

ABBA has gt me through so many runs.... I simply have to hear a particular track and the legs just do it on their own...you had a great run today

[_wayneLad Graduate]

Hi to Oldfloss and anyone else reading this. I've just finished week 8 and can't believe I'm going into my last week ! Although it's been hard work I have really enjoyed this program and the many supportive people on this forum. Week 9 bring it on ! 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to _wayneLad]

Huge well done you... we and the badge are waiting. slow and steady to that podium!

[Lisam1977]

Week 4 run 1, practice run today , I’ve downloaded the pod cast to use for the real W4D1 outing

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Lisam1977]

Well done.. practice makes perfect!

[JaoJao]

Hey OldFloss! Started W6 this morning and am focused and on track to complete C25K in June when I turn 40! Come On! 😁😁 So so determined now 👍👍

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to JaoJao]

Very well done you steady and slow and on you go...

[Livepins Graduate]

I’ve just returned from completing W5R3 and am so proud of myself, not only completing my first 20 minutes but for enjoying it too...looking forward to moving to W6 and keeping the mantras I have created through the support of this group going in my head 😁

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Livepins]

Massive well done you!

[Twinkle2 Graduate]

Hi Oldfloss. I’m on 2nd week of consolidation. After a weekend of a lot of cleaning and sorting had a slight ache in my arthritic knee. Still wanted/needed to run this morning so ran very slowly. It was fabulous. Ended up carrying on and ran a very slow (50mins) 5k. For one second I thought 50 mins for 5k that’s awful.... but then...realised, not only had I ran 5k but I had run for 50 mins. I would never have believed that possible 2 months ago 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Twinkle2]

Huge well done... now... rest up...please xxx

[Twinkle2 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Will do. No running now until Thurs 😇xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Twinkle2]

x

[shesawstars Graduate]

Hello I’ve just finished W3 R3 so feeling very pleased with myself this evening. I live on the coast so the beautiful sunset over the sea was such a treat and enough to spur me on to keep going.

Planning on starting W4 on a Wednesday - slightly apprehensive about 2x 3 minutes and 2x 5 minutes!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to shesawstars]

No worries... slow and steady.. relax and enjoy!

The coast...you are so lucky... perfect...I am just back home from the coast... back again in ten days... lovely running...onward and upward with those glorious sunsets as backdrops

Well done you!

[PoolBunny1 in reply to shesawstars]

I am only 3 miles from the sea, so perhaps I'll do my W3r3 at the coast to have a change

[missanticrowd Graduate in reply to shesawstars]

I also live near at the coast, and running up to the seafront and back. It really does feel like a treat.

[backintime Graduate]

Will do week 8 Run 2 tomorrow morning - so glad to have found this forum, a problem shared is indeed a problem halved

I added 2 extra minutes on W8 run 1 very slowly, as things were looking good, so hoping R2 feels relaxed as I know mentally that I can do it

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to backintime]

Slow..steady..stick to the run times and head to that podium .

[Mistyk4 Graduate]

Completed wk8r3 this morning, on w9r1 on Friday eeekkk! I never thought I would get to 28 minutes of running without stopping but here I am 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Mistyk4]

Huge well done...slow and steady

[Mistyk4 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thankyou! Thats definitely me lol

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Mistyk4]

And many of us...perfect😉

[Evol Graduate]

I have just finished week 6, starting week 7 on Friday evening and looking forward to it.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Evol]

Huge well done relax into those long runs now..x

[PlodLife Graduate]

Just finished week 8. Week 9 tomorrow! I had an ACL reconstruction a year ago and have never run in my life (used to bunk off cross country in school 😉) son to now be running for 28 mins, albeit slowly, is astounding. The plan is just amazing and really works. Everyone is just so friendly and supportive here as well. I'll be getting my head badge very soon!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to PlodLife]

Just wonderful..so close now..😊

[PoolBunny1]

Just done W3r2, changed to a slightly flatter route. Is this cheating? Felt that the steepish bit of previous run was a bit daunting. At 65, I'm really enjoying finding my running mojo!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to PoolBunny1]

Not cheating at all..plenty of time for hills..well done you!

[Minionmarvel]

I have just completed w1r1 so a beginner. Bit apprehensive about keeping going but definitely want to.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Minionmarvel]

Huge well done..try thinking, anticipation not apprehension.

Each run is different, each week moves us on... taken slowly and steadily, all are possible and enjoyable. Keep posting and keep running... the support here is incredible.

Have you checked this post for Newbies out?

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Week 3 of What is your Week,is now posted too

[Rotti57 Graduate]

W5R1 really loving this. At the moment I look forward to my runs, although I am only half way through so I know it's going to get harder. Great to hear how others are doing

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Rotti57]

Very well done....just relax and you will be fine

Week 3 of What is your Week,is now posted

[missanticrowd Graduate]

Yesterday was W3R1, was difficult as wasn’t feeling great beforehand, but completed and happy to be getting there again.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to missanticrowd]

Well done you... I have just popped the, What is your Week Week 3 post up...( late again)

So i you want to pop this post of yours on there, that would be great!

Just carry on with the runs, slow and steady and enjoy them