Chuffed! W5R3 done ✅

[Misspiggy89]

Betcha didn’t know I could run for 20 mins!

I bloomin didn’t!

But I can!! 👏🏼

This was such a mental challenge for me. A few times I thought I might not be able to do it and I did look at the clock twice! And my breathing wasn’t perfect. And I went slow and I got tired.

But I did it! I went out there with the knowledge that I might not do as well as I would like. But I went anyway! That’s not what I do!

Running has already taught me so much and I keep discovering things about myself, my mindset, my running environment - every run I do!

I’m so grateful for this app, this day and my awesome body 💪🏼💜

I’m off for lunch because I’m ravenous 😊

Thanks for reading x

[Speedy60 Graduate]

I did actually. As soon as I saw you were following couch to 5k, I knew you would be able to run for 20 minutes. 👍Just like I know that in a few weeks time, you'll be able to run for 30 minutes. 😉

[Misspiggy89 in reply to Speedy60]

Speedy60, you just got yourself a follower!

Thank you!

Means a lot 🥰

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Misspiggy89]

Thank you. Encouragement from folk here got me through. If I can do the same for someone else, I've done something useful 😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you Misspiggy89 (love your username) on completing run 3 of week 5, you should be very proud of yourself, that is a milestone run with C25K.

Onwards and upwards to week 6 run 1 but be careful about that run as it catches out some people with the interval walks and runs after the non stop 20 minutes of W5R3 which you have just ran 🏃🏾

[Misspiggy89 in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you!

I’m muppet crazy 😜

Really? How does it catch you out? That’s so interesting!

Thanks for the tip 👍🏼

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Misspiggy89]

Going back to interval walks and runs is the reason, your muscles in your legs got used to the non stop 20 minutes run, but if you take the two runs of week 6 especially slowly you will be OK 🏃🏾👍

[Jerichomile Graduate in reply to Misspiggy89]

Got a copy of that immortal classic book “Miss Piggy’s Guide to Life”? Sweet, funny and makes me smile every time I see it 😁

[Misspiggy89 in reply to Jerichomile]

It’s on the Christmas list! It sounds a bit of me 😄

[Misspiggy89 in reply to Jerichomile]

Got that book for a late Christmas pressie! I absolutely love it and agree with most of her logic 😉 thanks for the recommendation 😉

[Jerichomile Graduate in reply to Misspiggy89]

😁she will always be an icon

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Misspiggy89]

I love Miss Piggy. What a gal! 😃. She reminds me of - and I wonder if indeed she was modelled on - Hot Lips Houlihan from M.A.S.H. 😁

[Misspiggy89 in reply to misswobble]

Same here! She’s fantastic isn’t she?

Helps that her name pretty much sums me up 😊

[Misspiggy89 in reply to Misspiggy89]

I mean miss piggy- not hot lips 😂

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Misspiggy89]

Ha ha 😁

[misswobble Graduate]

It’s amazing! Who knew 🤷‍♀️😁

If your breathing is ragged then slow it down 🙂

Keep going slowly and carefully and take each session as it comes. You’ll be amazed what you can achieve You have to go carefully though

Have fun 😃👍🏃‍♀️

[Misspiggy89 in reply to misswobble]

Thanks misswobble 😊

I’m trying to focus on my breathing but it’s not something I’m good at.

Great feedback 😊

[Buddy34 Graduate]

We new you could Misspiggy. 20 minutes non stop running is an amazing achievement. You'll be smiling the rest of the day. Well done you 🤗🤗

[Misspiggy89 in reply to Buddy34]

Still smiling Buddy34 😁😁

[Annieapple Graduate]

Excellent!! The best feeling ever completing that run!! Yes the gift 🎁 of running is amazing! It keeps on giving!!

Well done👍👏

[Misspiggy89 in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you 😊 it does you’re so right! 😎

[Hidden]

Brilliant, well done, it's amazing when we conquer the things we thought we could never do.

[Misspiggy89 in reply to Hidden]

I know!

And I honestly didn’t think I’d get this far!

Absolutely buzzing!

[Hidden in reply to Misspiggy89]

You will keep surprising yourself if you keep running. 😊

[Jerichomile Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Well said. Getting stronger in one area sort of creates a knock on effect. After I did C25K, I was handling stuff at work that would’ve had me hiding in a cupboard before 😂....now I’m heading for my second Parkrun this Saturday and feel like I could lift mountains !! C25K is basically a miracle in my book

[Misspiggy89 in reply to Jerichomile]

Oh wow!! 2nd park run?!

Awesome! Maybe I’ll see ya out there one time 😁

It’s an amazing app. So glad I finally got my butt in gear and started.

Good luck for your run in Saturday. Keep us all posted 💪🏼 x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

I knew you could...I knew you would... and you did! Yeayayayay! Slow and steady as you move on!

[Misspiggy89 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you oldfloss 🙂

The support on here is astounding xx

[Jerichomile Graduate in reply to Misspiggy89]

Yeah it’s an unbelievable forum , level of support outstanding 👍😁

[Seaside22 Graduate]

Really well done - and it should all be smooth sailing from now on!

[Misspiggy89 in reply to Seaside22]

🤞🏼 you’re right haha 😆

Thank you for supporting me x

[Mummytummy13]

Congratulations and a huge well done. Im hoping il be able to manage when I get to it 👍 xx

[Misspiggy89 in reply to Mummytummy13]

Bet you will!

How far are you so far? 😀

[Jerichomile Graduate]

Go Misspiggy89 👏......great to hear you learnt more about your own strength, that’s profound. Enjoy your runs and keep posting 👏

[Misspiggy89 in reply to Jerichomile]

Thank you 🙏

It actually is quite profound! That’s a perfect word for it 😃 thank you for reading and replying 👍🏼

[Justexistin]

Excellent news!

You must be feeling euphoric! I’m under the impression it’s will rather than skill, everyone can do it but doubt themselves in the process. I have my wk5 run 3 today. 👍🏻

Enjoy the high, long may it continue!

[Misspiggy89 in reply to Justexistin]

That’s exactly what it is!

I’m sure you’re gonna smash it today! Let me know how you get on 👍🏼

[Justexistin in reply to Misspiggy89]

Done, and feel great! 👍🏻 snack time!

[Misspiggy89 in reply to Justexistin]

Congrats! 🎊

How did you find it?

[Justexistin in reply to Misspiggy89]

Good! Wobbly legs came in after 15 mins, but still sped up. Looking forward to a couple of days rest.

[Alast]

I hope you enjoyed your lunch? Your earned it! It's great to read posts like yours, the enthusiasm and sense of achievement is so obvious and therefore, so encouraging. Kepp on keeping on and definitely please keep on letting us know how you're doing.

[Misspiggy89 in reply to Alast]

Thank you so much! I was on cloud 9 honestly, keep reminding myself that I did it because I get a kick out of it haha

I’ll be sure to! Thanks for taking the time to encourage me 👍🏼

[Smelliepoo Graduate]

Well done! When you follow the plan it really works!! If you are struggling with breathing then read this, and look up Japanese slow running, I had to do that the other day because of a dodgy shoulder and the difference in my breathing was incredible! It really helps you concentrate on deep breathing and getting your diaphragm working.

google.com/amp/s/www.runner...

[Misspiggy89 in reply to Smelliepoo]

This is wonderful advice! Thank you so much ☺️ you’re fantastic! Xx

[Smelliepoo Graduate in reply to Misspiggy89]

As are you miss piggy!! Love your work with kermit!!

[Bloomsbury22 Graduate]

Congratulations! Well done! Really enjoy this. I just completed mine the end of last week, then W6R1 yesterday. Really trying to channel the victory of W5R3 through to getting me through W6 and hopefully W6R3. Like you said, now that we have built up some strength and stamina, it is 90% in the head, well at least in my head. So keeping myself massively distracted is the best way. Ahead of my big run last week I actually sat down and spent over an hour properly sorting out my running playlist, dumping anything even marginally that dragged me down, invested in a few new albums and extra songs that really rev me up or that I can maniacally sing along to. It was those few songs that bounced me along when my brain was trying to talk me in to stopping. Well done you!