Week 3 Run 1

[SMD13]

Just thought I would check in again, I just competed W3 R1 this morning and I felt great, progress has definitely been made. How did everyone else feel at this stage?

[Instructor57 Graduate]

I did week 3 run 2 yesterday, and definitely feel an improvement in this week , looking forward to the longer runs now !

[SMD13 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Definitely a improvement every run so far, I am looking forward to the challenge of the longer runs!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Glad you enjoyed your run today, week 3 is the shortest workout of C25K, the runs start to get a little longer but you will manage the longer runs without any problems whatsoever, onwards and upwards to run 2 of week 3

[SMD13 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you got the positive message, I have total respect everybody who has taken up the challenge. Looking forward to the next run on Monday

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to SMD13]

👍

[Fifitrixiebell73 Graduate]

I finished week 3 yesterday and definitely noticed improvements

[SMD13 Graduate in reply to Fifitrixiebell73]

That great news, I feel the same improving after every run!

[AJayTee]

Hi,

Well done. I’m on run 3 week 2. Did you get leg pain at any point in week 2? if so did you run if it was slight and just a bit achy?

[SMD13 Graduate in reply to AJayTee]

Well done you, not leg pain really more aching which you would expect if you haven’t run much before. Keep me posted on how you are getting on😀

[Krazycatlady Graduate]

I am just about to go out and so R1W8

This programme is totally addictive!!

I never in my live thought I would 1. Love running and 2. Be able to run 25 minutes non stop

Keep going the rewards of self pride are so worth it !

[Krazycatlady Graduate]

I am just about to go out and so R1W8

This programme is totally addictive!!

I never in my live thought I would 1. Love running and 2. Be able to run 25 minutes non stop

Keep going the rewards of self pride are so worth it !

[SMD13 Graduate in reply to Krazycatlady]

It is very addictive, I have run in all weathers so far and I look forward to the next one.

Not long to go for you now, which week did you find the hardest?

[Krazycatlady Graduate in reply to SMD13]

This one ! W8R1

And also W5 R3 as you just seems to have to run for 20 minutes

[SMD13 Graduate in reply to Krazycatlady]

I can’t wait to get to the big runs now but one step at a time, I don’t want to get carried away with it 😀

[SamiaT Graduate]

I'm glad your post was positive as I'm sweating over W2 R3 tomorrow and made the mistake of looking ahead to the session after tomorrow! I really don't know if I can do 3min straight run. I really struggle towards the end of my runs when I'm praying for the voice of Joe Whiley to tell me its all over!

Any tips on how you did it would be much appreciated.

[SMD13 Graduate in reply to SamiaT]

Firstly thank you for replying, I have just finished W5 R2 and that’s running for 8mins x2 which if you had asked me 5 weeks ago I would of said no chance! But I am here feeling great my fitness level an recovery levels have improved massively, I use Jo Whiley and she inspires me probably but I have had a secret crush on her for years😀

My advice is go at your own pace and always try to finish each run just as Jo says, be positive and try to get your breathing rhythm going and on your walks lots of deep breaths.