Week 5 run 3

[46newstart]

Currently sat down with a lovely hot cup of celebratory tea, feeling pretty proud of myself because I just completed the 20 min run. When I say run I mean pretty ploddy jog but I didn't stop or slow down to a walk at all, it fekf like a jump but I trusted the programme and just turned my music up loud. I am doing the programme on my treadmill in the privacy of my own little bubble. I am 3+ stone over weight so not ready for the outside world yet, but I can share my victory dance with you on here.

[Debston Graduate]

Yay, well done you! It's a brilliant feeling, isn't it? Enjoy your tea and your victory dance - you have earned them!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great job... you can’t beat that post long run cuppa in my opinion!

You’ll soon be ready to show the world your abilities... there’s many runners out there carrying a couple or more stones that they don’t need... I have one myself!

Slow and steady into week 6 and then you got this.

[backintime Graduate]

Of course you can share it with us. Well done ! I felt great after w5r3. On to week 6 !

[Lindsey-joy Graduate]

Congratulations! Best feeling ever and best cup of celebratory tea! I am still dining out on the Smug Feeling a week and a bit on so revel in it and enjoy!

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

Love a victory dance 💃💃💃

Well done you 👏👏👏 and don't be concerned about going outside, if you are a morning person (I'm not!) then I am assured by friends that there is no one about and to be honest nobody sees runners, even if you shuffle along like me 🐌 Good luck with the rest of the program 😊 and congratulations on smashing wk 5 👍👍

[46newstart in reply to Jogunlikely]

Thanks I felt fab finishing it, but having to take a few days off before doing wk 6 race 2, because I am in agony with my sciatic nerve at the minute. My chiropractor has told me it is not from the jogging but to take a break while the pain is so acute, hopefully have trainers back on on Saturday.

[Jogunlikely Graduate in reply to 46newstart]

Oh that's pants sciatica is just horrible. Are you ok walking? If so can you go for a 30 min walk to keep you in the routine? You may be fine but I need it to keep me on track

I hope feel better very soon 👍

[46newstart in reply to Jogunlikely]

Walking is still a bit painful but it usually eases by about day 3 which is tomorrow, so going to try a 30 min walk on Wednesday. I need it to keep me on track because I'm afraid of I don't keep setting the time aside I will quickly become less motivated and use my back as an excuse, when in reality this programme and further runs after week 9 will only strengthen my back in the long run. Thanks for the encouragement I'm new to all this forun stuff still getting used to it.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey

[Zeggy]

Congratulations on doing the 20 minuter without stopping. I did it this morning in the wind determined not to let Michael down. Great course for making us believe in ourselves.

[46newstart in reply to Zeggy]

Thanks I felt fab finishing it, but having to take a few days off before doing wk 6 race 2, because I am in agony with my sciatic nerve at the minute. My chiropractor has told me it is not from the jogging but to take a break while the pain is so acute, hopefully have trainers back on on Saturday.

[MuddledGardener Graduate]

Great achievement! Onwards and upwards! 🎉🎉🎉

[46newstart in reply to MuddledGardener]

Thanks I felt fab finishing it, but having to take a few days off before doing wk 6 race 2, because I am in agony with my sciatic nerve at the minute. My chiropractor has told me it is not from the jogging but to take a break while the pain is so acute, hopefully have trainers back on on Saturday.

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to 46newstart]

Oh, sciatica is horrible. I know it intimately. Enjoy your rest days, and I hope you manage to get some relief.