W4R1 did it!

[Bloomsbury22]

Almost looked like it wouldn't happen, between freezing rain and hail here in London, but suddenly the clouds cleared and I went for it. Having had two rest days I knew if waited another day that I would lose momentum, and I really wanted to give this a go today. I can't believe I did it! I had a really stiff right calf at one point, but kept going and did it. Suddenly, with the 3 minute runs being the shorter run, it didn't seem such a big deal and went by much quicker, and while struggled with the first five minute run, I did it, so when it came to the second five minute run, which I knew was the last run, I just kept going. I can't believe I ran 16 minutes! I'm going to try and remember how good this feels. And hope it really helps someone else out there. I really, really struggled with the first two weeks. I came from a bad injury a few years back (broken ankle and three surgeries) so was very unfit and very wary about hurting myself, when set out. The first two weeks were really difficult for me, but it does get easier. Please do reach out if you need a little support. This forum has really, really helped me. x

[Gememms Graduate]

Well done you. Yes- remember that feeling and repeat it.

[Bloomsbury22 Graduate in reply to Gememms]

Thank you!