Week 5 Run 2

[VPOLLIE67]

This programme is astonishing! I just ran for 8mins - twice!!!! And I actually felt amazing at the end of both. The 5mins walk felt like an interruption rather than a recovery and when I started running again, I felt like my legs had seized up. I had watched the video on the Japanese slow running and tried that to get me going again and it worked like magic. The pain in my knee eased and on I went.

I feel so delighted with myself every time I achieve another run. The advice, support and encouragement from you amazing people is just incredible. I feel a bit euphoric - I just ran 8mins 😂😂😂😂.

[Yellowteacher34 Graduate]

Congratulation! I know how you feel about the walk interrupting your stride but trust the program. It’s great when you get those longer runs under your belt too - good luck with the next run, I think you’ll enjoy it! 👍🏻

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to Yellowteacher34]

Thank you so much. The support and advice from others further through the programme is just brilliant. It sounds like you are just flying now!!! Well done on week 6!!!

[Yellowteacher34 Graduate in reply to VPOLLIE67]

Thank you! Look forward to hearing how you get on with your next run

[MontyMooDog Graduate]

That's good running. Slow and steady wins the race here. Pace will come later if you want to beyond graduation👍😀

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to MontyMooDog]

Thank you. It felt really slow but I was grinning like a very red faced Cheshire Cat by the end. Could I actually be loving running? 😱

[MontyMooDog Graduate in reply to VPOLLIE67]

Yes it can get quite addictive lol😂🏃

[CazzaW Graduate]

Fantastic, sounds as though you’re progressing really well 😃 It’s great to hear you and others sound so excited, it’s very motivational for those of us a bit behind 😊

Good luck with R3 👍

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to CazzaW]

Thank you! You are doing amazingly well too!!!! I love hearing how everyone’s doing. I enjoyed week 3 but found week 4 tough - it was a bit of a grind but you can totally get through it. This weeks feeling much better

Enjoy all of it 👏🏻👏🏻

[CazzaW Graduate in reply to VPOLLIE67]

Thank you 😊

[Dodgylungs Graduate]

Correction, you ran for 16 minutes. Awesome effort. Well done!

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to Dodgylungs]

Good point 😂😂😂. Thank you

[JulesL69 Graduate]

Well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 roll on r3 😀

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to JulesL69]

Thank you 😊

[carolinestanford Graduate]

Amazing! It is quite astonishing how this programme can make such a difference in such a short time x well done you 🤗

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to carolinestanford]

Thank you Caroline. Your post earlier encouraged me to go.

[acountrycabbage Graduate]

Yayyy!! So happy for you! It feels good to get a rhythm going doesn’t it? Hopefully we can settle into it the same way in R3 🙂

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to acountrycabbage]

Oh I certainly hope so CC. It is a fabulous experience working through this programme. I feel like I have a load of new friends here. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[acountrycabbage Graduate in reply to VPOLLIE67]

It is such a comfort 💛

Is Ollie still as equally enthusiastic?! 🐾

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to acountrycabbage]

Ollie is loving the extra walks! He is still my best trainer 🐾🐾

[acountrycabbage Graduate in reply to VPOLLIE67]

I bet..! Such a good motivator, puppy eyes and a waggy tail!

I love when you see people running with their dog. I always think they have life sorted - you’re fit and healthy, and you trained your dog enough to run beside you. Life goals 👍🏼🥰

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to acountrycabbage]

🐾🐾🐶💕

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

It’s very strange how that slow gets a little quicker over time, you don’t even notice it

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you.

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Well done 👍

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to LottieMW]

Thank you

[mezziejay Graduate]

OMG I’m so proud of you ! #week5gang

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to mezziejay]

#week5gang hahahaha. You are doing amazingly well too!!!! We can do this 🥊🥊🥊

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Well done VP, I'm so glad I read these posts before I hit the tarmac. Such an inspiration and reminds me that everything is possible! So thank you!!!

Good luck for R3 now 😁💪🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[MattZ]

Congratulations- it amazed me when I found it possible to do that. Keep it up!

[KimberlyAubree]

Wow well done you that’s amazing keep up the good work and remember to reward yourself xx

[Bel21 Graduate]

Well done ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[ChipsAndChocolate Graduate]

Great work!! 😁😁😁

[Fluffyfox28]

Well done 👍🏻 that’s amazing to hear. I’ve not heard of Japanese slow walking but will check it out. I’m now on Wk 5. Completed Run 1 this morning. It is a fab programme! 😁

[ACC64]

I did the same run yesterday - know exactly how you feel.

[Alanbb]

Well done I'm coming up to wk5 run2....and looking forward to it

[Ruby69 Graduate]

Japanese slow running is amazing - it’s getting me through for sure. Well done VP!!!!

[Lainey1 Graduate]

Well done. That’s a huge achievement. Xx

[Love2run1969 Graduate]

That's amazing!!!

[Mishkasmum]

Wow. Well done! I can only imagine running for eight minutes. I did week one twice and have completed wk2. Feeling apprehensive!

[nowster Graduate in reply to Mishkasmum]

Don't be. Although these long runs seem impossible from where you are at the moment, the programme prepares you for them. Don't look too far ahead. You'll be fine.

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to Mishkasmum]

I was just like you but this programme is amazing. Just follow the guidance and gather as much information, advice and support from all these wonderful people on this message board. You will be incredible!!!! I can’t wait to hear how you get on

[Mishkasmum]

Thanks. I have just started a new job that entails lots of walking. Not sure my knees are up to everything! I should have run today ☹️.

I do feel hopeful that I will one day run 3 miles!

[Feltip Graduate]

You are doing amazingly well. I remember loving week 5, run 3, I felt euphoric.

And you're right about the support on here, fabulous isnt it 🥰

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to Feltip]

It really is. I’m actually excited about run3. Dreading it and excited 😂😂😂

[acountrycabbage Graduate in reply to VPOLLIE67]

Me toooo. Such a weird emotion! 😝

[Feltip Graduate in reply to VPOLLIE67]

Enjoy it I'm sure you'll love it 😊