Week Nine. Run One

[LittleIreland]

I'm in my final week of the Couch to 5K plan and have just completed my first 30 minute run. I felt as though I had loads of energy left in the tank and did want to continue running. Wow.

I'm. A. Runner. Wow. Just. Wow!

Its been a wet morning, with a brisk breeze - but not miserable (it's a happy day). Everything felt just right today. My pace, my breathing. And, my legs didn't feel like lead when pounding the road, and responded when I wanted to speed things up!

Did I say Wow? 🤣

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With the weather being poor, there wasn't really any photo opportunities... So the horse pic is from a walk in yesterday's sunshine - it was having a good old scratch on a post.

[lehcar70 Graduate]

Brilliant. Just 2 more runs to go now. You've got this ✋️👍🏃

[LittleIreland Graduate in reply to lehcar70]

I'm really looking forward to the final two runs, and then consolidation ☺

[Hidden]

Morning. Sounds to me you are in a very good place for completing your final week and graduating in style 😃! Enjoy the last couple of runs 😊.

[LittleIreland Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I'm aiming for that 3mi marker on the last run, so I'll probably be a couple of minutes over the 30mins. After the work put in its only right to finish on a high 😁

[Hidden in reply to LittleIreland]

Absolutely! You go for it!! I’m all in favour of a big finish 😃

[Outdoorsy19 Graduate in reply to LittleIreland]

I finished my c25K on Saturday and ran the additional 75 secs over the 30 mins to get that 5k under my belt. Starting consolidation tomorrow... first target to keep increasing speed little by little until I can complete that 5k in 30 mins. Seems really achievable now as my speed has increased with every run since I started this. You’ve got this too! That finish line is in sight... go for it!!

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Yes, WOW indeed, I remember the feeling going into W9. Well done, and enjoy your final 2 runs of the plan 👍😁

[LittleIreland Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

I'll try my best, God willing. I think the only hurdle in my way is the Government saying no more exercise - that's how lucky I am 😂

[Workingathome Graduate]

Wow you must be sooo happy! I hope I feel that good when I get to week 9 🤞

[LittleIreland Graduate in reply to Workingathome]

I think most people look at the plan and think it's impossible, but they need to trust in it. I struggled in Week one, with the 60 second runs, and yet here I am now running for 30 minutes in two months. I'm sure you'll complete the plan just as I aim to.

I started with a smile and hope to finish with laughter lol.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

As you say LI - wow! Well done you, enjoy the next 2 - you’re nearly there!

[getfit2345 Graduate]

Wohoo!! I did my first run of week 9 too, but I found it hard going, felt I was really plodding and when I checked strava my pace was faster than before 😀

[Fionamags Graduate]

How fantastic! That sounded brilliant. Only 2 to go now....