Week 5 COMPLETED !

[Instructor57]

Wow, i just run for 20 minutes !!!

how did that happen ???

Thank you Laura, you said i could do it 👍

im 63 and never run before in my life 😁

what a buzz, i have been home again now for 35 minutes and still can't believe it.

still a bit warm out there , but that was amazing, first 10 minutes went fairly quickly , concentrating on my pace and breathing , the last 10 minutes consisted of 2 uphills and one down hill.

the last uphill being the last 3 minutes of the run but there was NO WAY i was going to stop, i slowed the pace ever so slightly to keep my breathing comfortable .

i find the best way for me to control my pace is to use my breathing as a guide , just keep it comfortable and adjust the pace accordingly .

so many people say this but you need to have faith in this program, IT WORKS.

if Laura (or whoever else your running partner is) says you can do it , then you can .

it's amazing how recovery time comes down as well as fitness improves !

so looking forward now to week 6.

oh, looks like i timed that perfectly, the rain is just starting 😆

think i'm going to be on a high all day now ! 😁🏃‍♂️

[SweatyHettie Graduate]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼great feeling that milestone run 🏃‍♂️ yep you’re right the programme works it’s magic all we have to do is trust it!

Watch out for the pesky intervals W6 but for now soak up that feeling!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to SweatyHettie]

thank you !

yes, everyone talks about these pesky intervals.

i will not let them put me off ! 😆

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Oh, I’m so happy for you! Very well done. I knew you would do it, of course 😀. Yes, you will be on a high all day. It’s an amazing achievement, especially when you compare it to where we were 5 weeks ago.

👏👏👏🍾

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

thank you ! 😃

i can't stop smiling , haha 😁

[linzi7478 Graduate]

Very well done, amazing feeling! Onwards and upwards to week 6👍

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to linzi7478]

Thank you !

what a feeling !! 😁

[Runner_P Graduate]

Well done, that’s brilliant 👍🏻

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Runner_P]

Thank you !

i see your on the same week !

go get it , the feeling is great 😀

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate]

Good morning and well done, what a great way to start the day.

Wow, from nothing 5 weeks ago to 20 minutes, fantastic achievement.

Enjoy your day with your big smile. You’ll be running circles around your brother in no time 😊👏🏻

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

haha, thank you !

i don't think i will catch my brother his 5k PB is 27:58 😳

not bad for a 68 yr old !

[Needtoescapepo20 Graduate]

👏👏👏 woohoo , massive well done to you ! I’m still sat here in disbelief at my achievement at w5r3 this am too. What a great feeling 😁😁

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Haha, you just done it too 😃👍👏👏👏

Well done !

its a bit of a milestone isn't it !

lets enjoy the well deserved feeling 😁

[Islandmacmum Graduate]

Brilliant!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Islandmacmum]

Thank you !

bit of a milestone that one !

[Islandmacmum Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

I can imagine - I’m only at Week 4 but reading about others’ successes keeps me motivated.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Islandmacmum]

week 4 is a challenge !

actually, i think each week , is a challenge wherever you are in the program .

you just need to trust it because it works .

but your right ! everyone's enthusiasm and support on here really does help !

im 63 and never run before in my life!

an ex smoker ! but i gave them up 23 years ago .

i'm already looking forward to my first 5k and registered for Parkrun when it returns .

good luck with the program, trust it and enjoy it ! 😊👍

[Fifitrixiebell73 Graduate]

Well done!

It's a good feeling isn't it 😁

I got rained on today too!

Week 6, we're coming for you!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Fifitrixiebell73]

haha, i just missed the rain here , my phone app said rain at 8am so i went at 7 .

Yes, lets get at week 6!!