Week 9, Run 3 is over...more with a whimper!...

[Lesaspie]

...than a bang. How do I feel? I did it!! I started in January, and followed the programme very closely, and to the letter and I have no doubt that this enabled me to do it. Today I didn't feel fit really and despite an unheard of 6 degrees outside, there was an 8m/s cold wind in my face for the first half, and it was a slog again, which I was disappointed about - I guess I had this vision of triumphantly sprinting home to a cheering imaginary crowd! The best I can say is that I did do it, probably not a full 5k but certainly a full 30 minutes, my pace wasn't great and I am going to rest in the warm for a few days now, then try again to keep up the 30 minutes...... but sorry Laura, I might try it without you. The child has to leave the nest, even for a little while...

Yeah, I need to seek advice on my asthma and breathing. Amazingly, my legs have been fine and thanks to the shoes, no injuries at all. It's just so bloody cold all the time, I am so fed up with cold... But I am getting fussy maybe. Ten weeks ago I was amazed to accomplish these one minute bursts. It is amazing and I want to continue - I will continue! The aim for me now is not to go for longer but certainly to try and go a bit faster and smoother, and sort out the breathing. I am certain I don't have the C word, otherwise even this would not be possible. So I will be back here writing still, and Thank You everyone for support and advice and making me feel I am not really alone and actually it is ok to find this hard and daunting!

[Aximiser Graduate]

Welcome to the club. I only completed the program last weekend. It really works doesn't it. 👍

Well done

[Lesaspie Graduate in reply to Aximiser]

Yes it does! It is very well thought out and provides a good discipline. Well done to you too.

[Nilsam Graduate]

Congratulations - very well done.

[Lesaspie Graduate in reply to Nilsam]

Thank you for bearing with me and my rambling on here

[Nilsam Graduate in reply to Lesaspie]

You are great to follow. Interesting posts. Don't stop now. Happy running. 😎👍

[Lesaspie Graduate in reply to Nilsam]

Bless you! I wont!

[Whitto1539]

Not many of us will get a cheering crowd at the end but you certainly have my respect.

Well done 👏👏

[Lesaspie Graduate in reply to Whitto1539]

The biggest cheers maybe come from inside us Thank you! Now the thing is to keep going, and tomorrow I will go again, more relaxed this time.

[Hidden]

🎖Well done - you get a medal from me! Congratulations too This really is a great achievement!

[Lesaspie Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank youuuu! Actually it IS amazing, isnt it. Hopefully I can do it again tomorrow and learn how to relax into it a bit more.

[Hidden]

👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Here’s your cheering crowd.....👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

🥳🍾🥂🏆🥁🎉🎈congratulations Les, and you’re not alone finding this hard and daunting 🤗

[Lesaspie Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thsnk youuuu! I'm still happy and not really believing it. Hopefully I can go and do it again tomorrow!

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Yay, congratulations 🏆👍😁🍾🥂🎉

You may not have had a cheering crowd there, but you have a virtual cheering crowd on here! Go get your shiny graduate badge 🏅

[Lesaspie Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Thank youuuu! Hopefully I will be feeling ok tomorrow, and can go and do it again!

[Roxdog Graduate]

I saw you asking for your badge yesterday, well done! Just keep it slow and steady for the next few runs to help your breathing- you've achieved something amazing! Keep posting!

[Lesaspie Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

Thank youuuu! The more I think about it, the more amazing it is. Yes I feel as if the pressure - self imposed of course - is off a bit now and I can run more or less as I want, the main thing is not to stop!

[mattymoo33]

Hiya. I've just read your post. I need inspiration as prevarication is my hobby!!

It's great to hear from people who aren't finding it easy 😊!! Good luck with your continuing running success. 🌞

[Lesaspie Graduate in reply to mattymoo33]

It's not easy for me, at least this week 30 minutes is my absolute limit... (or is that a psychological limit because I know that's what I have had to do) but the feeling afterwards is really an inspiration, and that's what has made me do this. It's better than any medication , and believe me I have been on all of them!

Thank youuuu for your kind words

[Comfortnotspeed]

Well done! Congratulations 🥳 I am devastated that I missed your graduation day. I know your journey has not been straightforward. I am full of admiration 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[Lesaspie Graduate in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

Thank you! I was actually quite sick without knowing it, which is why it was so hard. I've been on antibiotics this week, and attempted to run again yesterday but only managed 15 minutes, which is so frustrating. I am not out of the woods yet but will do what can.

It's the cold dry air I think, not the dreaded C word. So it's push ups and stuff at home for a while, and if I have to start all over, then I will!

[Comfortnotspeed in reply to Lesaspie]

You are very dedicated and even if it ever came to starting again. Well, it’s even better second time round.

I’m sure it won’t come to that. I very much hope that you feel better very soon.

Take care 😊

[Lesaspie Graduate in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

Thank you so much! I am gutted, but other people have it so much worse. I haven't made a post because there isn't much to say but I appreciate your kind words