Week 7 Run 2

[ClaireLou10]

Just home from my second run of week 7. Can't believe I'm this close to completing the 7th week 🤣

My third full 25 minutes run done and I'm genuinely so chuffed 😁.

Tracking my runs and managed to do 2.03 miles in my 25 minutes. Most ground I've covered yet but still a bit off the 3 miles needed for 5k. The fact I'm getting closer every run though is definitely good motivation.

Roll on friday for the 3rd run of this week and then I know I'll be ready to tackle week 8 🏃‍♀️

Confidence is slowly building!

Well done to everybody taking part in this 🥳

[Thismumcan_run Graduate]

Well done! 😀 I did the same run this morning.

Amazing to look back and see the difference isn’t it.

Good luck on your next run

[ClaireLou10 Graduate in reply to Thismumcan_run]

It is, its mad 🤣 never thought I would get this far! Well done for your progress aswell 🥳

[Dolphin-Girl in reply to ClaireLou10]

I love being at the same place as others

[ClaireLou10 Graduate in reply to Dolphin-Girl]

Good to know we are all in it together lol

[Thismumcan_run Graduate in reply to ClaireLou10]

Looks like there are quite a few of us at the same stage. Team effort 🏁

[Cheeky450 Graduate]

I’m at the same stage, got run 2 tomorrow, I’m looking forward to week 8 too 🏃‍♂️

[ClaireLou10 Graduate in reply to Cheeky450]

Good luck! We can do this 💪

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great running... I ran 3 miles on my first 5k attempt, when you get to that stage, don’t forget the extra 0.1 like I did 🤣

Enjoy closing the week out and then it’s just 2 tiny steps up to the podium.

[ClaireLou10 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Yeah I know, I wont. I think it will be a while before I'm getting to a 5k in the time though 🤣 well done you!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to ClaireLou10]

I didn’t do it in 30 minutes for a little while... didn’t much care either! Forgetting the 0.1 was incredibly annoying... I forgot to celebrate running the 3 🤣

[ClaireLou10 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I can imagine. The first run of this week I got to 1.99 miles and I was so disappointed I never made 2 mile 🤣 I know it doesnt even matter but I was kicking myself that I didn't keep going that tiny bit long so it must have been worse for you 🤣

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to ClaireLou10]

I was ok... done my stretches, laid flat with my legs up a tree... then I saw my achievements and was wondering why I hadn’t been credited a 5k PB. Not good at all! Still, relatively recently neither of us had a mile run in us... I always tend to look back these days... I’m much better at this than that guy!

[ClaireLou10 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

That's a tough one to swallow 😫 but still, it's a hell of a good distance either way lol!

That's exactly it, it's good to compare to where you started and where you are now. It's a rather impressive achievement

[Beetroot20 Graduate]

Well done! I’m at the same point. Not finding it getting any easier but I’m persevering. How do you track your distance?

[Bonnybanks in reply to Beetroot20]

Hi, I’m at the same stage, but after watching the Japanese slow jogging video on this site (somewhere) I tried that and it made the run much more enjoyable and I covered the same ground as I had in my previous random running style! I just use the health app on my iPhone but need to get a smarter watch or something. Suddenly I am keen for more stats! Good luck.

[ClaireLou10 Graduate in reply to Beetroot20]

Don't get me wrong, I struggle with every run. It's not exactly easier but I can definitely see I am progressing. I use an app called track my run. As soon as the 25 minutes starts I start the app then stop it as soon as the 25 minutes is up. This let's me see my pace and distance so I can see whether I am improving that way or not 😊

[Jormarun]

Me too I’m due to run my 2nd week today . I’ve had a touch of vertigo so a bit hesitant but don’t want to be a quitter. 💪💪

[ClaireLou10 Graduate in reply to Jormarun]

Just take it easy and remember to listen to your body. At the end of the day that's more important than completing a run.

Good luck 💪

[AnneT27091954]

Hi

I’ve just completed W7R3 and in the rain which believe it or not was quite refreshing & I recorded it on Strava as moderate effort. Looking forward to Wk8 as I’m really starting to enjoy my running 🏃‍♂️

[ClaireLou10 Graduate in reply to AnneT27091954]

Oh you're a run ahead of me! That's good, you can let me know how week 8 goes 🤣

I missed the rain when I went out but there was a good cold wind so that definitely helped keep me cool!

Good luck with your next run 🥳

[Bonnybanks]

I am at the same stage and am delighted that I now enjoy running much more than I thought I would. The bit I like the most... that feel good factor afterwards. There is nothing like it. I enjoy a wee cycle too but I think the runners high is unique! Good luck to you!

[ClaireLou10 Graduate in reply to Bonnybanks]

Such a sense of achievement isnt it! Never thought I'd see the day I wasn't worried about going out to run for 25 minutes 🤣

Never ran before this just got to keep reminding myself how far I've come, and even a bad run is better than no run at all

Well done so far 🥳

[freespirit71]

Go girl 👧 chuft 4 you🙌🥳

[ClaireLou10 Graduate in reply to freespirit71]

Thank you 😁😁

[AnneT27091954]

I’ve just completed Week 7 and feel exactly like you exhilarated that I’ve achieved this would have never thought this possible but I’m just about thinking I maybe a runner 🏃‍♂️💪

[ClaireLou10 Graduate in reply to AnneT27091954]

Oh we definitely are! May be the slowest runners out there right now but still runners. And with every run we can only improve!

Well done for finishing week 7 and good luck going into the 8th. Let me know how you get on 🥳

[AnneT27091954 in reply to ClaireLou10]

Could do with a running buddy pity I’m not near the coast have to do with a virtual buddy 😍

[Dolphin-Girl]

I doubt I'll do a 5k in 30 minutes but that's okay. Because once you can run 30 minutes easily can get faster. It's not really the pace but the muscles... I'm aiming to get to 45 minutes...

[ClaireLou10 Graduate in reply to Dolphin-Girl]

No, theres no way I'll get to it either. Not straight away. But every run is progress so we will get there eventually. Slow and steady wins the race 🤣

[Nadpri]

Completed my week 7, run 2 today too, in the rain and the wind. Changed my route slightly. Hard work to begin with but seemed to get easier. Felt very satisfied when I'd finished. I have running friend too who gives me hints and tips and follows me on strava.

Well done Claire, keep going.

[ClaireLou10 Graduate in reply to Nadpri]

Well done! Can you believe you've made it this far? I can't 🤣

Aw that's good to have a buddy, good for motivation.

Keep it up and good luck for the next run 🥳

[Nadpri in reply to ClaireLou10]

You too 🙂👍

[Piper5k Graduate]

Completed w7 R3 today

All at the similar stages

Well done running 🏃‍♀️

[ClaireLou10 Graduate in reply to Piper5k]

Not doing too bad are we 🤣 well done!

[Piper5k Graduate]

You are a lot faster than me 🐌

[ClaireLou10 Graduate in reply to Piper5k]

It doesnt even matter. The fact we are running fully for 25 minutes is all that counts right now 😊

[Piper5k Graduate]

Yeah considering I struggled with w1 60secs 🤣

[ClaireLou10 Graduate in reply to Piper5k]

So did I, badly 🤣🤣

We've got this 💪