My first 30 minutes!

[Whydothis]

I have been out this morning and run for 30 minutes (W9R1). I am excited to have got this far - I know it's what we all say - but I didn't expect to get past about week 3.

This was my hardest run since week 2 - I normally run first thing, and it is normally about 14 to 16deg, and today it was already just going over 20. I managed 3.5k in my 30 minutes, so no chance of getting even over 4 before I graduate, but who cares?!

I have some of the imposter syndrome - other people are runners, not me! - but I am proud of myself. I haven't posted often, but reading everybody's posts and replies is really helpful, and I am not sure I would still be going - so thank you all

[Mamma_Mayhem Graduate]

Well done. I did my W9R1 this morning too. The heat is horrendous! My breathing was all over the place for most of it but I was determined not to stop until the full 30 mins was up.

[Whydothis Graduate in reply to Mamma_Mayhem]

I'm glad it's not just me - running and breathing was hard work, and it needed more determination that usual. The increase of 2 minutes seemed much harder than last week's 3 minute increase. Hopefully it is the weather, and we will do the next one more easily!

[Mamma_Mayhem Graduate in reply to Whydothis]

I’ve checked the weather for next week and it’s looking really warm for my final 2 runs, but hey, if we can graduate in this heat imagine how much better we’ll be in the cooler weather 💪🏅🏃‍♂️😉

[Whydothis Graduate in reply to Mamma_Mayhem]

I have just looked and you are right - it is going to be HOT. As you say, we need to be positive and see it as a good sign for how we will do later!😀

[Mamma_Mayhem Graduate in reply to Whydothis]

I’m planning on doing my next run on Monday. When are you doing your next run?

[Whydothis Graduate in reply to Mamma_Mayhem]

Probably Monday, but I often walk with a group of friends on a Monday morning, so if they are going put I might leave it until Tuesday.

[Mamma_Mayhem Graduate in reply to Whydothis]

I’ll keep a look out for you on here. Let me know how it goes? ☀️🏃🏼‍♀️👍💪🌟

[Whydothis Graduate in reply to Mamma_Mayhem]

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[Hidden]

Brilliant job. I definitely have imposter syndrome (actually in many areas of my life LOL)

Running in this heat can be a challenge and I am looking forward to Autumn (how things change), as this is my favourite running season. I can see the graduation podium from here

[Whydothis Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! You have given me a reason to look forward to autumn!

[JetsNanna Graduate]

Bravo! You’re no imposter if you can run for 30 minutes. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Whydothis Graduate in reply to JetsNanna]

It still feels like it though! I have that sudden feeling where you think "they (the occasional dog walker) don't know that I'm not really a runner"!

[JetsNanna Graduate in reply to Whydothis]

😂😂😂