W9 R2 boom! Ran 5k

[Issywhizz]

I have just ran 5k in just over 30 minutes!!! 💪🏻 It took me 30 minutes and 13 seconds! I’m well chuffed with that. Cos of the heat,I’ve had a few more rest days than normal and admittedly I haven’t had the ‘want’ to go running at all, the motivation has really gone but I got out there and did it. It’s really nice running conditions as there’s a breeze, so that may it a little easier. Breathing is still difficult, legs felt heavy but I did it!! 🌈💪🏻 one more run left to do. I need to find that motivation again though!!! Can’t believe I could t run 60 seconds three months ago and now I’ve just done this. I’ve never exercised a day in my life pre couch to 5k, so if I can do it, anyone can do it 😊💪🏻🌈🏃‍♀️

[Dyfodol Graduate]

Wow! Congratulations, that is amazing. Looks like you will be one of those few who actually manage 5k in 30 minutes by the end of the programme. Incredible achievement and an inspiration to me back here at the end of week 7. Keep it up for that last run!😊

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to Dyfodol]

Thank you! Honestly I do find it hard but I think with running, it’s a lot about the mental power as well as physical, pushing yourself through. I struggle with my breathing, although with each longer run it slightly improves. Well done to you for getting to week 7, that’s amazing!! Not long left for you, I shall look forward to reading your graduation post 💪🏻😊

[Dyfodol Graduate in reply to Issywhizz]

Thank you! Yes, I’m getting excited for graduation now as I can see the end in sight. You’re right about the mental power required. That’s what is so good about this programme, It keeps you focused and positive. Good luck with your. graduation run! 🤗

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate]

All I can say is WOW. Good luck for your graduation run.

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 hopefully I can get 5k within 30 minutes but it really doesn’t matter. I just feel it’s so amazing to actually be running for 30 minutes to be honest 😊🌈

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Fantastic achievement ! 👏👏👏🎉

Well done !

You have now set your own bar for your graduation run 😁

Good luck ! 😬

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks so much!! Ha yeh I never thought about that, setting the bar for the graduation run. If I do it again I do it, if I don’t, I won’t stress about it. Just onwards and upwards to continually improving over time 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Issywhizz]

Haha!

Yes of course , you can just do it and whatever 😁

[HappyNoodle Graduate]

😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 fantastic

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to HappyNoodle]

Thank you!

[Mojojojo71 Graduate]

Wonderful!! Well done - amazing job 👍👍👏👏

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to Mojojojo71]

Thank you!! 😊🌈

[HelsyM Graduate]

That is so great- well done! Doing 5K too!

I'm a couple of runs behind you but also lacking motivation and have lost the "want" to run too. The heat has been a big factor for me. Just want to get through to the end and be able to do an occasional parkrun.

Good luck and keep it up!

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to HelsyM]

Thank you! I’m finding having the motivation a bit of a struggle too, I’m really not sure how we combat that. I’m wondering when that addiction to running comes? Hopefully soon. What run are you on now? 🌈☀️

[HelsyM Graduate in reply to Issywhizz]

I just did 8:3 today so 9:1 coming up next week. X

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to HelsyM]

Amazing. Well done for getting this far!! One week left, can almost touch that finish line 😊 good luck with the final week 🏃‍♀️💪🏻

[HelsyM Graduate]

Thanks! Just need to give myself a harsh talking to about my attitude!

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to HelsyM]

Haha! Me too! It’s just so contradictory isn’t it, as I do love the running. It makes me feel so much better and on rest days I’m itching to get out there but when run day arrives, I’m like oh just one more rest day... 😂

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

Excellent! Well done 😊

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to Dtay1978]

Thanks so much! 😊

[Brunsamarathon Graduate]

Fantastic, well done. Sounds like you had a great run 🏃‍♂️👍

My legs go through phases on the run. They start heavy, almost seem to accept their fate and feel pretty good then towards the end they start chuntering again lol!

1 run left to do, such an achievement isn't it? It's an amazing programme but your will power has to be pretty amazing too 👏🎉🏃‍♂️😊

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to Brunsamarathon]

Thank you!! The breeze and Lionel’s dancing on the ceiling helped 😂

When I’m out there I don’t feel like it’s great, I think I could go faster and I could almost cave at ten minutes 😂 but I know the speed will improve as time goes on. My legs do the same, it feels like you’re running through quicksand sometimes doesn’t it hehe

1 run left, I can’t believe it. It’s an amazing achievement, it really is, even more so as I’ve never been one to be bothered with fitness but the benefits are numerous aren’t they. I just need to still find that bit of motivation, I’m not sure how that can be created 🙈😊 I think having the goal of completing the programme has been my ultimate motivation and now I’ve got to find new goals. Firstly, improving my speed slightly 💪🏻

[Brunsamarathon Graduate in reply to Issywhizz]

Yep, the hills are definitely made of quicksand lol!

I think you have more motivation than you think. Just to get out there even when you feel like you don't want to shows some motivation, don't you think? 🤔

There are so many benefits. I think they are more apparent as you get older lol...for me anyway 😂

That's what I'm working on. A bit more speed and my running technique if that makes sense. I want to run rather than shuffle 🏃‍♂️😂

Good luck with the last run. You'll smash it 👊😁

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to Brunsamarathon]

That is so true, just getting out there even when you feel you don’t want to, that sure is showing motivation. I shall hold onto that you know, as it’s a good little thought to push us through.

Sooo many benefits, makes you feel so much better about yourself doesn’t it. And I’ve never drunk so much water 😂

Yeh that sounds good to me, working on the running technique and speed. I see some runners and it’s so effortless, there I am puffing away, red faced, about to collapse 😂 we will get to that effortless looking stage, I’m sure 😊

Thank you! 💪🏻🏃‍♀️💥

[Brunsamarathon Graduate in reply to Issywhizz]

Hahaha omg I would love to be that runner. There is a lady I see most times I'm out running and she looks effortless and always smiling, not a beetroot glow in sight! That is so going to be me 😎

The water thing.... absolutely yes! I am sure I am own shares in sparkling water now 🤣 ....the real shocker is that I actually turn down a glass of wine the night before my run because I don't want to ruin it.. who am I? Lol

🤔🤣🎉🏃‍♂️

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to Brunsamarathon]

Haha! When a glass of wine is being turned down you know you’ve changed 😂 but then you can have one post run, to celebrate 😉

[Brunsamarathon Graduate in reply to Issywhizz]

That's very true! 7am a little early though?? 🤔🤣

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to Brunsamarathon]

I would say never too early, but 7am.... 😳😊 Save it for evening 🏃‍♀️

[Brunsamarathon Graduate in reply to Issywhizz]

Hahaha definitely...might class as alcoholism 🤣

[Gannet1 Graduate]

Just posted my response to this in my post, so all that’s left to say is ... Go Issy, go Issy, go Issy! 🙌👍🤸‍♂️😊

[SJ60]

Many many congratulations! I’m just on week 6 but can’t wait to get to being able to run for 30 mins. Well done again!

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to SJ60]

Thank you! I’ve got one run left to do. You’re doing so well, week 6, not long now! It’s such an achievement being able to run the 30 minutes, don’t get me wrong, it’s really hard! But with time the runs will improve. One more week and then you start the longer runs, that’s the best bit, running for 25 minutes non stop, showing yourself you can do it. Keep on pushing yourself 😊💪🏻🌈💥

[Dolphin-Girl]

You're really cracking it... and you'll keep on getting better, finding it less of a drag on the legs and less of a strain.

Just one more run! Then keeping up with it.

Yay you!

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to Dolphin-Girl]

Thank you!! One more run 🏃🏻‍♀️ Have you done your run 2 yet?