Week 5 Run 3 - Done!

[StumblingPixie]

I've been plodding away with couch to 5k (plodding definitely being the operative word with my speed 😂) knowing this 20 minute run was nearing ever closer. I've not been looking forward to it, and felt it was too soon for me to try. In fact I was initially going to throw in another interval run or two first before trying it, especially as run 2 of the week was HARD - I actually thought I was going to vomit after the second 8 minute run 😆 However I then thought, why write myself off before I've even attempted the run? Give it a go and then if it doesn't work out do some more interval runs.

So I gave it a go - and I did it! And it actually went pretty well 😁 The fact it's a bit cooler today definitely helped, and I had music on to give me something else to focus on. I also had my running mantra all ready for the especially tough parts but I didn't need it (I try and save it for the moments when I'm really struggling).

The moral of my story? As everyone else has said in the past - trust in the programme. And if you're not sure you can make the next step up, why not give it a go anyway and see how you get on? You may surprise yourself! I certainly did 😁😁😁

[BonniesRest Graduate]

Well done!! It’s about having a go isn’t it? And experiencing yourself doing it and succeeding. Lovely 😊

[StumblingPixie Graduate in reply to BonniesRest]

Thank you and yes it absolutely is! I really do believe it's such a big mental challenge to overcome at times as well so when you achieve the next goal it's such a great feeling 😊

[Schoolie]

Well done! I shall try and be just as positive when I get there next week.

[Runningscared42 Graduate]

Big congrats! I've got mine in 3 days, hoping I can be as positive about it

[Gannet1 Graduate]

Wow, nearly vomited on your second 8 min run 🤣 and didn’t even need your mantra! Fantastic! Well done, it’s such a milestone and boost to your confidence isn’t it? 👍Such a joy to read people’s posts of self discovery here! Congratulations! 🤩🏃‍♀️💥

[SandraY1 Graduate]

Well done 👍

Watch out for W6 as you are back to intervals. This W6 catches many runners out after the long run of W5 R3. But after completing W6 you will officially classified as a RUNNER. Onwards and Upwards.

[CaptFrey Graduate]

You can do anything now well not anything but running to infinity and beyond. I remember the fear well at the 20 minute run but have done 25 so you can. I am also a plodder its ok.

[Angelpoppy Graduate]

It's amazing isn't it! I'm still amazed thinking back to that run and I'm about to start week 8! Well done, no stopping you now 😃