W5 R2

[Chocoholic77]

Well this went a lot better than I expected. Was slightly nervous about the prospect of running for 8 minutes. I started off a little too fast then after a minute or two realised I would not be able to keep up the pace for that long so slowed it right down and it quite enjoyed it!

This was actually the first time I have run to music and I think it really helped to make the run not feel as long as it was. So will definitely do this for the next one.

I tried to keep it to a brisk walk and then the second run felt really comfortable. I could have kept going for a bit longer.

The infamous R3 here I come!

[LeanneRob]

Whooooop!!! Well done 🎉🏃🎉

[Chocoholic77 in reply to LeanneRob]

Thank you, how are you getting on? Hope the knees are better?

[Plattszo Graduate]

Excellent!! A real positive post! Sound like you might be finding your pace.... 🤗🤗

[BowlingT Graduate]

That’s fantastic well done! I don’t think I could run without music 🎶 to keep me going

[Weddingrunner]

Hooray!!!! 🥳 well done you!!! Roll on run 3!!

[Chocoholic77 in reply to Weddingrunner]

Thank you. Have you done run 3 yet?

[Weddingrunner in reply to Chocoholic77]

Well I went out yesterday but by my better judgement I shouldn’t have gone. I had a headache before I set off and got to the 9 minutes mark and had to stop as my head was pounding.. I feel fine this morning though so going to have another crack at it!! 😬 💪🏻

[Chocoholic77 in reply to Weddingrunner]

Aww poor you. Glad you are feeling better today. Best of luck 😀

[Weddingrunner in reply to Chocoholic77]

Thanks!!! Feeling a little anxious about it today as I was expecting to have had it done and dusted yesterday. Just going to take it really slowly and I’m currently hydrating in readiness. Fingers and toes crossed!! Il be thrilled when I manage it.

[Chocoholic77 in reply to Weddingrunner]

I think that’s all you can do really. Like others have said, trust the program and yourself 🤞🏽

[Mitchm77]

Well done! Glad you found the second 8 minutes easier than me. Might’ve been cos it was lunchtime and quite warm. My throat was as dry as anything!

P.S. you put W2, not W5 oops

[Chocoholic77 in reply to Mitchm77]

So I did, thanks! Always harder to run in the heat.

[Chocoholic77]

Thanks everyone!

[Mum2N Graduate]

🎉🎉 well done. Excellent job.

R3 is doable and I'm sure music will help distract you from the time. Slow and steady worked wonders for me.

You can do this - good luck 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

fantastic! sounds like you’ve cracked it, good luck with the next run

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Well done! Sounds like you are more than ready for R3. Don’t overthink it and trust the program! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

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[DMLL62 Graduate]

Well done I totally agree running with music makes a huge difference. I have a playlist that lifts my running every time.

[Nilsam Graduate]

Well done for realising. It is only by trying these things we learn about our body. Happy running, chocoholic. 🍫🙋🏻‍♀️

[Rayros21 Graduate]

Good luck, you can do it!! I always run with music and find it a great help too.