After the euphoria of W5R3 and heeding the warnings about W6, I went out this morning full of apprehension and trying very hard to ignore a knee niggle that seems to have developed.
I’m thrilled to say W6R1 is safely tucked under my belt and yes, I did find it tough and went even slower than Friday (hard to believe possible).
And the knee niggle? What knee niggle?
While eating my post”run” forest fruits and Greek yoghurt (no grapes) I actually said out loud “I wish I could run every day, it makes feel good”. Oh my goodness, I think I may be in the very early stages of becoming a runner 🤭
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You are becoming a runner, in fact, in 2 runs your couch should be officially declaring you a runner!
Much like everyone else, I love the feeling after a run, I love the feeling of being care-free as I'm running, it's a release, a break from reality if you like, it's me time.
Enjoy the rest of the program, I hope your knee holds up and allows you to reach your goals.
Ohhh - I look forward to hearing from Sanjeev about it being “official”!
Pretty certain I don’t actually look like a runner but no one else knows that I feel like one ! Just wore a knee brace for my outing today and it didn’t give any trouble in the half hour so fingers crossed that doesn’t knock me off course while I’m still keen. Thanks for your encouragement
I love it when people say that they don't look like a runner, what does a runner look like?
I've done a ParkRun, I have 5k times (from last year before I injured my ankle) of 42:06, I have run for 6-7k and can plod on for over an hour, does that make me a runner?
If your answer to that is yes, then I'm 6' and was 21.5 stone when I did those, is that the picture of a runner you had in mind?
Irrespective of waiting until the end of the week, you are a runner, you get up and go out for a run, that to me makes you a runner.
Hi I’ve just read your post and I’m feeling your enthusiasm! I’m ecstatic this morning as I run the 2x 8mins on week 5 day 2..... feeling quite scared for the next one, 20 mins non stop, I think...... any advice.... I’m quite big 16stone ( lost 3&1/2 on slimming world up to now) and getting anxious about this big run 😩😭😩.... well done for completing it xx
ShetlandWendy please don't be worried about the next run, if you have completed all the runs so far you should be fine.
I say should because the biggest issue you will face is yourself, your head mainly. You, like everyone else that looks at the run sees one thing 20 in big bold numbers.
Make sure you stay hydrated on both run and non run days.
Just go out, take it nice and steady, control your breathing and just plod on, ignore the time, count trees, do maths in your head, plan the weekend, or just focus on controlling your breathing.
I think the first time I did W5R3 I was around 23 stone.
Slow and steady, believe in yourself and relax. YOU CAN DO IT!
I’ve been SW too but it stalled a bit at start of April and only just getting back on track now. I hardly feel qualified to give advice but what worked for me was going through related posts on this forum and following tips ie. hydrate well the day before, relax you shoulders and neck and take it slowly. what worked for me personally was a really good playlist just for the occasion ... six 5 min songs so I could sing along and know where I was time wise on the outing.
Thank you for your reply, my playlist is what has got me this far (old school house music from the 90’s!) I think I will go slower than slow I think xx
As I said in my post for that run - people could walk faster but I didn’t care. I’m seriously overweight ... and over 60. You’ve got this far so you can definitely do it - just take it slowly and I’m sure you will be fine
Also 16st and just completed W5R3 yesterday - the biggest issue I had was the voice in my head saying “why are you doing this? This isn’t you. You should stop now!” - well a good dose of telling the voices where to go in good old fashioned Anglo-Saxon and other than that, you can just keep on plodding. You absolutely can do this and the feeling of euphoria afterwards is amazing! Keep in touch - let us know how you get on
Apprehensive of course- I typically run Mon + Wed + Fri but decided to get it over and done with.
You’re already an incredible inspiration with what you’ve achieved so far, this is just adding to it: this is 20 mins of your life you’re never going forget! You should be so proud of yourself
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I really didn't want to, but I only went and did it!!😊
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