W5r3 Best run yet!!! 😃

[MuddledGardener]

All week, I have been focusing on remembering that this run is just another run; nothing to worry about. I was excited to start it.

I set my choons up (Earth, Wind and Fire), and off I went. The first five minutes flew by, and I thought Jo must have miscounted. Then it was ten minutes! What was going on? Before I knew it, it was fifteen minutes! Something is going to go wrong, I just knew it. My knee, or ankle, or something, but then she said that I just had a couple of minutes left!!!

Thirty seconds from the end, I lengthened my stride, and went up a gear. I flew, and was most put out when Jo said I had finished! I couldn’t believe it! I had run for twenty minutes non-stop!

Five weeks ago, I thought I was dying after running for just sixty seconds!!! This programme is witchcraft! It’s not natural! 😂 I am a RUNNER 🏃‍♀️!!! Onwards and upwards! Bring it on!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Congratulations on that milestone run.

Stay slow for W6R1.....it catches many out.

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you! 😊

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great great run. Those gremlins always like to peck at our head saying we can’t do it right to the point of having us convinced something will go wrong at the point that we know we’ve got it. Nice finish too... some left in that tank for a fast finish is a very good sign. Enjoy week 6... slow and steady into those intervals.

Hope the cider and peanuts tasted more amazing than usual!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Ta! They were absolutely divine! 😁

[Hidden]

What a lovely post! I'm so glad this run went well for you, but there was no reason it should have gone otherwise as you have been doing so well. Keep it up! 😊

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! 😊

[Hidden]

Well done! It really shows how much you can do and now, it’s amazing how far you’ve come when you look back to week one isn’t it. You got this!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! It looks like we’re running together! 😀

[Debston Graduate]

Brilliant, well done! It's a real milestone that one.

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Debston]

Thank you! 😀

[backintime Graduate]

Well done ! Did you make it to the pub ?

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to backintime]

Oh yes! Hubby said I looked in a good condition, considering what I’d just done! 😁

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Well done ,its that first continuous run really shows that the plan works 😊

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you! 😃

[Sillybilly1 Graduate]

Well done (remember this run when you’re struggling on another)

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Sillybilly1]

Thank you! I will! 😊

[TeeBedders Graduate]

This is such a lovely post to read! Absolutely chuffed for you 😁great great great work! You are incredible. Keep going! X

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to TeeBedders]

Thank you so much! It’s the folks on here that have achieved it, actually. If I were on my own, I wouldn’t have been so successful. 😊

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Brilliant! That was my fave run. 💪👍😁

Enjoy that buzz! Be proud, you're doing great 😉

That's your milestone run done and you're on your way now to the longer runs 👍

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Can’t wait! 😃

[NewRunner4 Graduate]

Fantastic. You must be so proud of yourself. Great to hear the success stories on here and definitely keeps us all going.

I’m doing W5R3 on Monday and am looking forward to it. I’m taking your approach - it’s only another run!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to NewRunner4]

Exactly! Slow and steady wins the race! 😀

[Lindsey-joy Graduate]

Well done Muddled! I never doubted you for a minute. You have been doing so well! It's such a great feeling and i am over the moon for you!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Lindsey-joy]

Thank you so much! I rely on people like you to inspire me! 😊

[Lindsey-joy Graduate in reply to MuddledGardener]

Oh bless you, that is lovely of you to say although after yesterday's run I feel very uninspiring! 🙄

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Lindsey-joy]

Just read your post, and you are right to blame your hubby, the dog, the weather, etc.! 😂 Have a good rest today, and try again tomorrow. Tell hubby to naff off if he interferes again! 🤣

[Dihaywill]

Well done you! I felt the same and think that long run works because it is such a huge psychological step. Felt I could really do this and hope you can too.

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Dihaywill]

Thank you! 😊

[purplemoose2]

Thanks for this post. It’s my next run in Monday and I’ll be honest I have plenty of doubt so this is really encouraging 😁

Well done 👍🏼

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to purplemoose2]

Thank you! Just go for it. The programme will have prepared you for it. It really IS amazing! 😃

[Jerichomile Graduate in reply to purplemoose2]

Good luck for Monday. Keep it nice and steady, take your time. You can do it. Cheering you on 👏.....let us know how you get on

[Mause Graduate]

Well done and thanks for this great post! Going at it tomorrow.. genuinly looking forward to it haha!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Mause]

Thank you! You can do it! If I can, anyone can! 😁

[Mause Graduate in reply to MuddledGardener]

Done that actually felt sooo good, almost dreaded it being over haha

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Mause]

Yay! I felt the same! 😃

[Hidden]

Thats brilliant to hear MuddleGardener .Keep up the positive vibes and enjoy ✌

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you GMAN! 😃

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Hi runner!

No witchcraft ...just you...and your running.

Slow and steady as you go😊

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

😁

[Serenity0365 Graduate]

LOL 😁

[kimbia]

You’re such an inspiration. Well done. I just can’t imagine being able to do that ... yet! 😊

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to kimbia]

Aw thank you! Nobody’s ever called me an inspiration before! That’s so sweet of you! You will be inspiring others, too, you’ll see! 😍

[Lilywood]

I so enjoy reading these posts but this one really hits home! I’ve just finished week 4 and can see that 20 min run looming. I can only hope my experience is the same as yours when I get there. Well done you!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Lilywood]

Thank you, Lilywood. Just don’t make a big deal about it. The programme really does prepare you for it. Let us know how you got on. 😊

[JamesPoppy3]

That’s so inspiring I’m still at huffing and puffing at 60 seconds. Well done 👍

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to JamesPoppy3]

You should have seen me at week 1! 🤣 I thought I was going to die!

[Jerichomile Graduate in reply to JamesPoppy3]

Cheering you on JamesPoppy3.....👏 trust the programme, it works. 13 weeks ago I couldn’t run for toffee and now I love it and can run for 30 minutes. It’s like magic, you’ll see 😁. I know you can do it. Take your time.

[Richyrunslow Graduate]

Massive Congrats!!...Eart Wind and Fire....I salute you.

I remember that euphoria when i completed my first 20min run. I am still at it now with Parkrun and also my new found friends at my brand new running club. You are a runner...i told myself the exact same. Some days just work like witchcraftery. It's magic spell lives on.

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Richyrunslow]

Thank you! One day I’ll join my local park run, but probably when I’ve finished C25K.

[Richyrunslow Graduate in reply to MuddledGardener]

I did just that. Two weeks after i graduated I picked up the courage to attempt Parkrun as I was still not completing a full 5k in 30 mins. I thoroughly recommend it for your next step after C25K. 17 Parkruns later and I am still plodding along but thankful for being more active and faster than i was a year ago.

Good luck!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Richyrunslow]

Good to know!

[5dogs Graduate]

Congratulations - my next run is W5R3 so good to read a positive experience.

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to 5dogs]

Thanks! Good luck to you! 😊

[Evol Graduate]

Fantastic!!!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Evol]

Thank you!

[Jerichomile Graduate]

Yeah ! 👍🎉👏 you absolutely ARE a runner!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Jerichomile]

Well, in slow motion! 🐌🤣🤣🤣

[Hidden]

Lovely positive post. Well done and all the best for the rest of the programme.

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! 😃