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Week Five. Run Two

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LittleIrelandGraduate
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The Foo Fighters and Long Road to Ruin was the first track up on Week Five, Run Two. I was hoping the song wasn't an omen. It wasn't.

The C25K plan is now becoming a mental + physical battle for me as the weeks mount up. But, I'm winning the fight - and it's quite pleasing.

When I first looked at the plan and analysed the training sessions, run three of this week did strike some fear into me. I think it does that with most. Today, I ran 16 minutes, albeit with a break in the middle - I know physically I can do the 20 minute milestone on Friday. The challenge is my mind - and to be honest, I do think I've overcome those demons that keep telling me to stop.

It was quite breezy out this morning, but dry which is the main thing. I headed along my local bridleway and then onto the High Street. Everyone seemed quite cheery today, saying hello. Perhaps the daffodils on show have given hope that winter has gone and sunnier days are on the horizon? Once Friday has passed, the Daffy will hopefully be a reminder of how far I've come in future years.

I don't intend to give this up.

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WenderwooGraduate

It’s a lovely day for a run, well done. Take it slowly on Friday and you’ll kick those mind gremlins into touch 👍😁

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LittleIrelandGraduate in reply to Wenderwoo

I've got two speeds. Slow and slower. Lol. My confidence has grown over the past couple of weeks. I'm sure I can do it 🏃

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Simon_RM

Nice one! Love the positivity.

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LittleIrelandGraduate in reply to Simon_RM

I do try. Well, I think that's what my wife means when she says I'm trying 😂

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Well done.

This breakdown of W5 may help healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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Comfortnotspeed

What a great idea visualising your future markers. Love the thought of the daffodils 🌼 being a reminder.

R3 will be fine. Go steady and you’ll be at the last minute before you know it 😊

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dijepGraduate

Good luck for tomorrow sure you won't need it though

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MartinKHGraduate

You’re doing great 👍

As other have said, just take it steady and you will be totally fine.

I’m sure that this run will boost your confidence in the programme and yourself even further. Let us all know how you get on, and enjoy it 👍💪🏃‍♂️

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