6am start

[Janey72]

Loving getting up and out really setting me up for the day ahead.

Completed week 4 run three. The positive for me today was the fact that as the run ended I was excited for the challenge of switching the running to walking ratio in week 5.

Definitely feel myself getting stronger, feeling fitter & mentally more positive

Have a great bank holiday weekend couch to 5k family 🏃‍♀️

[Julia187 Graduate]

I was just behind you this morning at 6.30, it's a lovely time of the day to run, really sets you up well for the rest of the day. Enjoy week 5

[Janey72 in reply to Julia187]

Thank you, are you a c25k graduate or in progress 🏃‍♀️

[Julia187 Graduate in reply to Janey72]

I'm a graduate, I finished the program at Easter

[Stephen_UK Graduate]

It’s good to start early, isn’t it? Sets you up for the day. Not sure how this will work on the dark winter mornings though...

[Janey72 in reply to Stephen_UK]

Agreed. I’m hoping it’s about forming habits, so when I get to winter it’s just feels like part of my routine #positivethinking

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to Janey72]

Thanks. Problem is that my route will be muddy/icy/dangerous.

[Julia187 Graduate in reply to Stephen_UK]

Works exactly the same but darker

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to Julia187]

Hope so...

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to Stephen_UK]

Same, but dark.

Get a head torch and some hi vis.

Getting ready takes a bit longer, more layers and faffing.

I definitely prefer it🤩, cold and crisp!

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to Jell6]

I like it cold, too. But invisible slippery ice is no fun.

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to Stephen_UK]

I don't know where you are located, but I didn't have to cancel any runs due to ice, this winter or last winter.

I even managed a run on fresh snow.

Of course it's sensible to do a quick risk assessment on the day ❄

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to Jell6]

The path I use gets icy, so I guess I need to find a better path!

[JaniceG68 Graduate]

Hello and well done. I was out at 6.30 this morning and love the freshness of the air. The sun is low so need sunglasses which steam up as I get warm! It does set you up for the day. I preferred it when the walking intervals stopped. You will love week 5 Run 3. That was my favourite up to then. I’ve just started week 8 and loving it. Well done and keep going!

[Janey72 in reply to JaniceG68]

Thank you. I’m looking forward to next week. Bring on Sunday 😊

[NewRunner4 Graduate]

Yup, I was in the early morning gang around 6.30 this morning too for w4R2. I just love this time of day and the way I feel for the rest of the day afterwards.

Go early mornings!!!🏃‍♀️

[Janey72 in reply to NewRunner4]

Couldn’t agree more. Bring on Sunday w5r1

[MuddledGardener Graduate]

I did mine this afternoon! I’m excited about week 5, too! 😃