W4R1

[Feltip]

Apprehensive is the best wat to describe how I felt going out this morning. 5 minute runs seemed impossible to me when I struggled in week 1, but the positive forum has helped me through to this week, wasnt sure if positive thoughts would get me through a minute run.

First 3 mins ok, felt fresh, the field was near empty, weather cool. Onto the first 5 mins, ok ish, by the end my knees were hurting, glad of the walk coming up. 3 mins, again ok, mentally I know I've done 3 mins enough now to know I'm capable. The final 5, it was hard, knees definitely hurting mid way, absolutely determined not to stop, a dog walker even 'hello-ed' me, and said how well I was doing 😁

Well I didnt stop, I actually ran (ploded) it through to the end. I kept thinking how I would feel at the end if I stopped, all the positive words I've had here on this forum to get me this far, trust the program. I'm so proud of myself. 💪😁

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Yes, ! 👏👏👏

Well done .

Just need to believe the program 😬👍

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

I know!!! I'm so pleased

[nowster Graduate]

I did W4R1 yesterday morning. I got a thumbs-up from another runner as they overtook me on the second three minute run.

If your knees are hurting, perhaps do the recommended knee exercises tomorrow?

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/k...

[Feltip Graduate in reply to nowster]

I've not had anyone acknowledge me while out before, I normally try to avoid all eye contact 🤣

Thanks for the link, I'll give that a read. Good luck for your run 2

[nowster Graduate in reply to Feltip]

Thanks! It looks like I'm going to get rained on tomorrow morning. Is that going to stop me? Not a chance!

[Islandmacmum Graduate]

I’m proud of you too! Brilliant! 👏🏻👍🏻🥰

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Omg I almost cried reading this!

Can sense how much it meant to you in your post!!!!

👏👏👏👏

WELL DONE!

Have you noticed you’re quietly ticking off the runs, working your way thru the weeks!

I’m super chuffed for you- love reading your posts!

Good girl! When you are there doing it and it’s getting tough you think of us all here!... your virtual running family, cheering you on!

I told you the support is amazing and will carry you through!

Week 4 - look out... cos she’s coming to get you!!!

Amazing! - what a great start to your weekend! 😀

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Oh thank you. As I went out to start my warm up walk I kept saying to myself 'what would they say to me on the forum' 🤣

Pre forum I absolutley know I would have stopped

[Scout37 Graduate]

Fantastic! Now rest those knees, ice, kinesio tape, compression sleeves ...throw whatever you've got at it!

I'm currently having a few enforced days off due to painful knees, think probably that 20 minute run set mine off too.

I did do R1 of W6 but since then too sore to risk it.

Heigh ho.

Take rest days until you're better.

[Feltip Graduate]

I've been sent a link re knees and stretches, hopefully that will help.

I really want to go out tomorrow for run 2 but I know I shouldn't

[Hberryh]

Great work - week four is killing me!

[JAKL]

Well done you! Amazing!

I am at a similar stage to you, when I did the second run last night I really thought there was no way I would finish it but I did and was so proud of myself.

I would say Ice for knees and any recommend stretches

[Feltip Graduate]

Psychologically week 4 is hard I think, 5 minutes for some reason sounds massive to 3 minutes, I'm trying not to think too far ahead otherwise I might scare myself 🤣