Week 5 run 3 🏃🏽‍♀️

[Sar9]

😱 jeeeeeez that was a tough one.

Not even sure I could call that running, as I’m sure I can walk faster; but super proud that I managed to complete this one!

I have had butterflies over completing this run - seemed such a big jump going from running 8 mins to 20 mins. The mental power it took to keep going is insane!

So chuffed it’s unreal.

On reflection so far, I have surprised myself, genuinely wasn’t sure I was going to actually stick with this programme as I’m a bit of a giver upper. Over half way and still loving the challenge and sense of achievement.

On another note... after using my new trainers for weeks no problems, they are suddenly too small... fitted great when I bought them, now my toes are touching the ends 🙄 do feet grow at 29 lol, or do trainers shrink!?

[Rigpig Graduate]

Well done that’s a real milestone run that we all remember doing 😆 It prepares you for the next bit and when you get there the longer runs will be just as doable. Slow is good, just keep moving and you will be great and improve over time.

[Sar9 Graduate in reply to Rigpig]

Haha thanks! still need pinching! Can’t believe I just “ran” for 20 mins!

Yes I figure being super slow is better than trying to run a decent pace and not be able to complete it, I guess over time and once completing C25K, I can then work on building a better pace!

Happy running 😊

[Rigpig Graduate in reply to Sar9]

You’re right, speed and pace are not as important as stamina and that’s what you are building right now. I’ve been consolidating for 2 weeks and my 30 minute runs are getting a little bit easier every time. I honestly thought I would never be able to run for 30 minutes but I can and do and that feels just amazing every single time. It’s an amazing program 😀

[Sar9 Graduate in reply to Rigpig]

That’s good to know 😃 There’s one thing I love about this page, is that you can see and speak with people at all different stages of the program and see the progress.

It is hard to believe, when at the beginning of the programme, 60seconds seemed so tough! It’s amazing what you can achieve when you put your mind to it. 💪🏼

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Being able to run slower than your fastest walking speed is a great asset to have if you were correct. Either way... great job.. 20 minutes of just running.. just over half way through the plan, but 2/3 of the way to 30 minutes... very well done.

[Sar9 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you ☺️

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Not sure about feet growing at 29, it's more likely that your trainers shrank, I would suggest that you go for a gait analysis before your next run, after the gait analysis you will be advised by a expert to buy proper running shoes which are usually a size larger than your normal shoes or trainers.

Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 5, that is a milestone run with C25K, onwards and upwards to week 6, perhaps with your new running shoes, 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 🏃🏾 😊

[Sar9 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

I did have a gait analysis etc, and size bigger, so feel rather disappointed! Dunno what happened, only had them a few weeks and worn a handful of times! They did fit fine to start with!

Thank you! I’m looking forwards to the intervals after today’s run

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Well done! W5R3 is a benchmark, and you should be super proud of yourself. A word of warning though, W6R1 can catch some people out so make sure you take it slowly 👍😁

Re shoes, I’m pretty sure feet don’t grow once your an adult.....check the brand or stores return policy - Brooks for example offer a 90 day return and refund even if you’ve worn them.

[Sar9 Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Thank you Wenderwoo! I had a peek at week 6 and looking forwards to the intervals again after today 🤣

I will have a look at return policy, that would be great, unfortunately not Brooks!

[BestLife19 Graduate]

Well done you - that'll be me tomorrow (w5r3)

[Sar9 Graduate in reply to BestLife19]

How have I ended up a day before!?

Good luck tomorrow, you’ll feel great once complete 🥳

[BestLife19 Graduate]

Let's hope so, I'm looking forward to it 😁I took 2 rest days at the weekend because I can't run on Thursday and weirdly an extra rest day mid week didn't feel right. It was also murky and horrible here on Sunday so I think it was the right choice.