4 X 25 min runs in a row

[Elfrun]

Today I completed week 7, I'm amazed, a friend is on her 3 minute runs this week, it doesn't seem that long since that's was where I was at and out of breath to boot.

Run 1 went ok following week 6 run 3 when my ankles and calves hurt, I was worried about my legs (slightly paranoid) but I ran slowly (don't I always) and had no issues so for run two I decided to pick up the pace a tad which was interesting as I managed to run an extra half km compared to the two previous runs but I was well out of my comfort zone breathing very heavily and only just managed it, today I went back to my comfort zone and thoroughly enjoyed it while still modestly improving my distance over the first two 25 minute runs. Now I'm on timed runs with no breaks the tracking app stats are beginning to make sense

Looking forward to week 8 and to seeing friends next week, stay safe and good running🖖😎

[ChampGran Graduate]

Wow, well done. I've just done week 7 run 1 and found it tough for the first 16/17 minutes and then started to believe. Then started to enjoy. Finished over the moon. What a journey!!!

[Elfrun in reply to ChampGran]

Well done you, every run is about believing you can do it and having a moment of doubt to overcome, lets keep it up

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 7, that as you say is the last of four 25 minute runs, onwards and upwards to week 8, although those three runs are only 3 minutes longer, its amazing what a 3 minute difference is over a 25 minute run, if you keep to your comfort zone you will manage those 3/28 minute runs of week 8 just fine, good luck. 👍 🏃🏾

[Elfrun in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you I'm up for the challenge

[liz163]

I’m week 7 too and I sound like I’ve done exactly the same as you as did run 2 yesterday faster but out of my comfort zone.. I’m going slower next time like you. Well done to you 👏 happy running 😊

[Elfrun in reply to liz163]

Thank you well done us enjoy sun 3 see you in week 8 😎

[Sky-Runner Graduate]

Wow! you are a runner now!

[Elfrun in reply to Sky-Runner]

Yi ha

[Glassmuffin Graduate]

So much of what you describe resonates with me! The pain in the first few weeks, not knowing whether to increase the pace, finding my enjoyment zone and building confidence. I'm about to do the last run of week 5 and your post is hugely encouraging. Thank you!

[Elfrun in reply to Glassmuffin]

Thank you and we'll done you, so many of our c25k experiences are similar, this is a great program and a great forum