Week 5 Run 1

[BeaglesEnd]

Ok. That went surprisingly well. The first two 5 minute runs were, to say the least, enjoyable. The daunting two 8 minute runs on run 2 now look very achievable. Still had to push for the final couple of minutes of the third 5 minute run but there was still some left in the tank. Roll on Friday!

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Yes! Well done. All sounds positive, I’ll be following in your footsteps on Sunday, hopefully. Encouraged to hear it went well! I have W4 R3 to do tomorrow, but I’ve done it twice before so should be fine. If we push on and trust the program, we will be ok!

[BeaglesEnd Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Week 3 was my toughest. By Week 4 I’d nailed my technique and speed. I enjoyed Week 4 and, thankfully, it’s continued in to this Week. I know you’ll nail the run tomorrow!

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to BeaglesEnd]

Thanks! Week 1 was my toughest. I lack the ability to analyse technique and speed. I have no idea about either, other than I try to run slowly and not bob about too much. I’ve started to record stats on my Fitbit Alta, and am going to start just logging when I run. Although the watch and app are probably not ideal, they give me an idea and it’s neat to see a little map of my runs! (it’s the little things in life 😀)

[Tipee Graduate]

I did run 2 this morning dont worry about the 8 mins I found them surprisingly good 😀

[BeaglesEnd Graduate in reply to Tipee]

That’s great to hear. After each of the 5 minute runs today I knew I had more in my legs, so I am confident. Just hope it is not over confidence!

[Tipee Graduate in reply to BeaglesEnd]

It's not you got this 😀

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Tipee]

Well done! I misread your post at first. I thought you had written you ran at 2 .a.m. this morning! I thought ‘no way.....!’ 😂

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

You will nail the 8 minutes... they seriously aren’t bad at all - well done Mister!👏👏

I’m one ahead ... the dreaded mountain that is W5R3 and I’ve read all the positive comments on here and the ‘week 5 myths busted’ and it all makes sense...

20 mins constant running is achievable!..

eeek! Will let you know 👍

[BeaglesEnd Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Good luck. Can’t wait to read your 20 minute run update!