Pinching myself!

[Nicky_F]

Did I just run for 20 minutes?? Me, who did anything to avoid PE at school, got out of breath climbing the stairs and who thought running was something crazy people did.... I just completed W5R3!!!!

I’m beyond happy, never thought I’d get here as my C25k journey has been anything but smooth so far (I started in January, you get the idea 😂) And on the hottest day of the year so far too 😓...

I’m not saying it was easy and I can’t feel my legs but I’ve done it, so onwards and upwards.

And to anyone who is still working up to Week 5, if I can do it, you can. It’s been said so many times before but take it slowly, try and relax and above all, trust the programme, it really bloody works!!

[Tazzy_wazzy Graduate]

Well done 👍 I’m only on week 2 and I’m dreading that week 5 run. I’m glad you did it, you must feel amazing 😉

[Nicky_F Graduate in reply to Tazzy_wazzy]

I can’t lie, it’s a great feeling! I know it’s easy for me to say because I’ve done it now, but please don’t dread it. Admittedly, I spent all morning trying to talk myself out of going, but I’m so glad I did. Keep going, the programme will build you up gradually over the next few weeks so you’re physically ready for W5. Good luck!

[LeeU Graduate]

Well done, you broke the mental barrier, first time I did C25K I used the following mantra:

If I can run for 20 minutes, then I can run for 25,

If I can run for 25 minutes, then I can run for 28,

If I can run for 28 minutes, then I can run for 30.

It served me very well and got me through, believe in yourself and the program; slow and steady every time.

[Nicky_F Graduate in reply to LeeU]

Thank you, that’s a great mantra to follow 😊

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Completing wk5r3 is and amazing achievement and let's you see what you can do with a great plan and brilliant effort . Well done 😊😊

[Nicky_F Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you ☺️

[60fit Graduate]

Well done! 👏 True words. 😀

[backintime Graduate]

Well done! Great stuff, really.

That's you over half way now - onwards and upwards