Week 7 R2 - when the going gets tough.....😆

[IslandSlogger]

I was elated at my first 25 mins run at the end of week 6, but this week it has felt more of a slog.

Today it was cool and breezy, in my face going uphill to start (I live right by the sea so every route starts by going uphill) . The first about 8 mins is not easy, then I settle about half way through and it gets better ( and downhill).

Doing a 5k on Saturday for charity - a virtual event this year - usually our biggest participation sport event on the island (500+ women) - and my route including the walk at the start and end is just shy of that, so I will push it on Saturday. Wish me luck!

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Well done for getting this far, I definitely couldn’t if I had to go uphill that much!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing run 2 of week 7, onwards and upwards BUT as you have not graduated yet from C25K with the 3/30 minute runs of week 9 I would advise not to "push it" for your 5K virtual charity run on Saturday as that could cause a injury, good luck for that run but don't push it just yet.

[IslandSlogger Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Fair enough. It maybe I walk for 10 mins at the end to complete the 5 k - I will just walk to finish it, good advice!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to IslandSlogger]

👍 I would not like to see you injured

[Woodkin Graduate]

Have just finished W7 - must admit I deliberately avoid hills so well done!

[JCEM]

I’m a flat runner! Only run on the treadmill in the house! Well done for getting this far!

[MMP175 Graduate]

I’m another one who avoids hills! It’s all about time, not speed or distance isn’t it!!

[Lizcanrun Graduate]

Good luck! I don't know which island you're on but it looks beautiful.

[IslandSlogger Graduate in reply to Lizcanrun]

Isle of Lewis - lovely but a bit Baltic this week 🤣

[Workingathome Graduate]

Well done! And that’sa beautiful photo you’re lucky to live in such s beautiful place!

[Rasmus]

I'm at exactly the same stage and am finding WK7 challenging but strangely easier than WK6 🤔. Started, like many others, as a lockdown challenge and I guess didn't think I'd get this far as didn't expect lockdown to last this long!! Now determined to see the program to the end but still not convinced I'll continue running!

Good luck on Sat.. you'll smash it 👍

[Run46 Graduate]

Good luck today 👍...mind you it's 12 o'clock now so you may well have finished, in which case I hope it went well 😀🎉

[IslandSlogger Graduate in reply to Run46]

Thanks, yep, set out just before 10am - it was hard work again (breeze direction straight in my face) but ended better. Walked extra to get the 5k in. Cheers!

[Run46 Graduate in reply to IslandSlogger]

Lol, it often is hard work, but we slog it out regardless...weirdly once you know you can do it, that becomes half the fun 😉

Well done, won't be long until you're running the whole 5K 👏