W6R1 - Hard going

[Wenderwoo]

Hi everyone,

I wasn’t feeling it this morning, but knew I had to do it so off I went. I thought the first 5 min run would never end. Anyway, got through it and now feeling good, if a bit achy. Stretching done, and I have one of those massage sticks being delivered later - a new toy! Have a good day folks 👍😁

[pete1212 Graduate]

Well done wenderwoo 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️getting closer to week 9 be there before you know it and more presents 🎁 😂

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to pete1212]

I’m only doing it for the presents 😂😜

[Debston Graduate]

Well done Wenderwoo, you'll soon be leaving those walking intervals behind!

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Debston]

Don’t remind me 😆 Joking aside, I’m quite looking forward to that (famous last words......)

[Debston Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

It astonished me that Run 3 was the easiest run of Week 6 - I found it much better than expected and was glad to see the back of the intervals! Not something I would ever have believed at the start of the programme... 😂

[Jacca Graduate]

Well done Wenderwoo, you are doing brill. 🏃‍♀️

[2Tired2Run Graduate]

Well done and I admire you for getting on and getting out there 👍plus a great pace and distance too. I've done the complete opposite today and rescheduled for tomorrow.... weather foul and too many things to get done today (I know, excuses excuses 😉). Looks like it will be a first treadmill joffle tomorrow as the weather looks even worse!!!🌧☔🌧

[Womangolfer Graduate]

Good on you for going when you didn’t feel it.

[pete1212 Graduate]

I am not looking forward to week six when there’s no so many walking breaks in between the runs gets harder end of week six 😱

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to pete1212]

I’m trying not to think about it! But also looking forward to it in a weird way 😆

[pete1212 Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

The strange thing is I am think about week 6 still only in week 4 but want to a park run 🏃‍♂️🤔😂😱

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to pete1212]

I do too, and I’ve seen people post about doing them even though they haven’t finished the plan yet. I think all levels of ability do them and part walk and part run. Go for it! 🏃🏽‍♂️

[JeffingSG Graduate in reply to pete1212]

I did my first park run last Saturday and incorporated W4R3 then jeffre the rest. I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to doing another. It doesn't matter if you walk, run or a mixture of the two. Everyone there is really encouraging and supportive of everyone. It's about getting out on the fresh air and keeping as fit as possible. Go for it. X

[pete1212 Graduate in reply to JeffingSG]

Week 4 r2 tomorrow depending on how I feel and weather conditions 😂 want to a park run but it might be dark time I finish 😂my 🏃‍♂️

[JeffingSG Graduate in reply to pete1212]

You might surprise yourself. Just ignore those finishing it in 17 minutes cos it doesn't matter. Remember "your race your pace"

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Well done and ooooo a new toy too 😊

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great running Wenderwoo , even when you didn't feel like it then you get that great after run feeling. Well done you 😊😊

[Enxo Graduate]

Well done! Superb effort!

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Well dine and that’s another run ticked off

New toys are great

[Portlandprincess Graduate]

What massage gadget...love gadgets! Well done you.

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Portlandprincess]

It’s called a roller massage stick - a bit like a foam roller but on a smaller scale. It has handles at each end, and whirly wheel type thingys inbetween, and you run it up and down muscles, like your hamstrings, to help stretch them out. Can be very painful if you press too hard 😫

[pete1212 Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Let us know if those massage sticks work wenderwoo

[Portlandprincess Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Yes to pete...let me know if it works please

[Sook2 Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

I’ve got one of those and it is great! Embrace the pain!

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Well done and enjoy relaxing with your new toy. Happy running

[JustChillin68 Graduate]

Well done ! I'm one run behind you and your posts help motivate me

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to JustChillin68]

Good to know, though I wasn't feeling very motivated this morning!

[Candy46]

Well done on getting out there.....especially if you weren’t feeling it ❤️❤️ How are you getting on with your new trainers Wenderwoo? I still need to get some.....Cx

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Candy46]

They’re good, though I haven’t worn them for the last 2 runs. Where I run tends to flood so Friday I decided to wear my old shoes, and I’m glad I did as was running through some very deep puddles! I ended up squelching home, and it wasn’t much better today 💦😁

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Well done, it will get easier... honest! 🙈🤣

Enjoy the stick, about to start my nightly routine with mine! 👍🏻

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

What do you do?

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Every night, calves, shins, hamstrings, IT band (that one is tricky and requires some contortions) even if I only do a couple of minutes its pretty much every day and longer on days with harder workouts 👍🏻

[JeffingSG Graduate]

Well done on pushing through it.

[Yogibear012]

Your doing great! Go you!!

[Yogibear012]

Your doing great! Go you!!

[BlackCat21 Graduate]

Well done you! We’re right behind you!

[RunawayBetty Graduate]

Well done on going out there when you didn't feel motivated! 👍 Enjoy your new toy!

[Narutorun]

Whoop well done

[Shepsbird Graduate]

Good work!!!!!! 👍

[Annieapple Graduate]

You are inching closer to the goal now!! Exciting! Keep it slow 🐌 until you get towards the end of the run & you will enjoy it more.

[Thisoneistrying Graduate]

Well done x