W5 R3 finally did it!!

[Joisrunningnow]

After 4 attempts at run 3 of week 5, I am pleased to say I have finally completed it this morning! I am not going to lie, it wasn't easy, and felt like stopping around 12 minutes in, but pushed on through and managed it until the end.

Your advice on slowing down from the start and really pacing myself really helped.

I am so pleased I can move on as I was worried I will be stuck on this run for ever!!

It really is a battle with your own head, positive thoughts and great music all the way!

[ChampGran Graduate]

That's a wonderful post! Congratulations on your brilliant determination and achievement. I'm at the same stage as you are: starting Week 6 today.

Looking out at a very still day. The birds are singing away. Feeling good. I'm away 😊

[Joisrunningnow Graduate in reply to ChampGran]

Yes! Well done and good luck on next runs x

[Elfe5 Graduate]

That’s wonderful- very well done! 😄 That determination & perseverance will see you through.

I know that “I’m stuck here forever” feeling- but eventually I have moved on. 😄

[Joisrunningnow Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

Thank you! It sure feels good now!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Determination wins in the end, congratulations on completing run 3 of week 5, that is a milestone run with C25K, onwards and upwards to week 6 run 1 but be careful about that run as it catches out some people with the interval walks and runs 🏃🏾 👍

[Joisrunningnow Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you, I actually look forward to the next run, hopefully it will not be as bad as some say!

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

Well done for not giving up 😊

[Joisrunningnow Graduate in reply to Dtay1978]

Thank you!

[IvyMB Graduate]

Great perseverance! Well done on such a brilliant achievement! 💪💪💪

[AliceInThePalace Graduate]

Congrats!! The fact that you persevered and kept trying until you got it is a testament to you, and incredibly impressive as this is a big step up run 👏👊 now you know you can do 20 mins, which is amazing 😄