Well after a horrible start on Monday, then missing Wednesday due to sick kids I managed to do run 2 yesterday. Found it easier than run 1 actually. Woke up this morning feeling really anxious (lots going on in my life with a controlling and bitter ex) anyway I know I’ve broken the rules and I won’t do it again 🙈 but I did run 3 this morning and ran for 20 mins! I just can’t describe the feeling.... I walked out of the gym, got into the car and just burst into tears! Hot, wet, happy tears!!! Like I said, I’ve a lot going on in my head and this challenge is helping me both physically and mentally. On the way home there was a rainbow peaking through the clouds and it just felt so meaningful to me. Anyway sorry, I know it’s a bit of a soppy post but I’m just so blooming proud and it’s given me some much needed confidence about myself. Thanks for all the support on here too cos u really r a lovely bunch of people ☺️ x
Week 5 completed!!! : Well after a horrible... - Couch to 5K
Week 5 completed!!!
Well done CJMumma on your run but be careful you don’t injure yourself but it’s a wonderful feeling running for twenty minutes 🏃♀️😃👏well done
Running is a wonderful gift! As you say it builds up confidence & fitness & is the ultimate stress buster. You have come through some hard times & that strength you have shown will help you with your running too. Well done!!
As the longer runs come up your rest day is essential & not optional. Every time we run there are micro tears in the muscle that heal & strengthen as we rest. If you don’t give them that time you risk injury & not being able to run at all. However you can get out and walk or do some other low impact activity. 👍 Well done! You are doing great 🎈
Well done! It’s a big mental challenge doing the C25K so superb getting to week 6! I’m on w6d2.
Just thinking over your posts there. Wonder if you should try next run outdoors? Something about being outside clears the head. I’m saying that after only one week of not being embarrassed that anyone saw me puffing and panting and the wobbly bits!!
Also, might eventually save you some cash on the gym fees!!
Yeah I think for me I like the fact I don’t have to try and control my pace cos the treadmill does it for me. In all honesty I’m a little scared to run outside, not cos of people seeing me but more cos I have other factors that may take my focus away (like, pace, potholes, ice, dog poo lol) So for now at least, I’ll stick with the treadmill until I’m ‘a proper runner’ then I’ll try a parkrun. 😊
That’s a huge achievement and if you can run for 20 minutes you can do anything
Congratulations on completing week 5! It's completely okay to become emotional (have a look at my week 5 day 3 post if you want 😂) because it's such an incredible feeling! It's such an incredible milestone and you should feel so proud!!
Watch that you don't run consecutive days as you move through the rest of the program! You want to give your body the rest it needs so that you don't injured yourself 😊
Well done CJMumma. So glad you enjoyed the 20 mins run - obviously really cathartic, mentally as well as physically. It's funny how so often the most joyous things are sometimes really hard or painful.
I'm afraid my age is showing and after a very busy weekend I'm repeating week 5, though it was fine. Just not ready to move on, so I wait with interest to see how you smash Week 6, whilst I go back and forth! HAVE FUN.
My antidote when it all goes wrong, 'Time takes care of everything'
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