8 minutes twice to one run of 20 minutes. Really?

[Grannie49]

Is this possible?

[Mittie Graduate]

it's easier than you think....don't let it scare you. Just have a go, you'll be surprised and so pleased when its done. Keep with it

[Grannie49 in reply to Mittie]

Thanks. I look forward to being amazed 🤩

[Grannie49 in reply to Mittie]

I did it! Thanks for your words.

[Mittie Graduate in reply to Grannie49]

Well done. See not so bad is it? and the gradual steps up from here aren't too bad either.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

It most certainly is and this post hopefully explains it all to you healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Relax and enjoy it.

[Grannie49 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I do trust the plan. My 71 year old muscles are just objecting at times, I will definitely face it positively. Thanks

[Grannie49 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I did it! Thanks for your words.

[nowster Graduate]

Not only is it possible, but you will amaze yourself by doing it. 👍

[Grannie49 in reply to nowster]

I did it! Thanks for your words.

[SazzleH Graduate]

That was exactly my reaction when I set off yesterday morning and Michael told me that’s what I’d be doing..... but I was out the door so no turning back!

It IS possible, I did it!!!! 😀

I hasten to add that I am very much still shuffling along and there’s very little difference between my walking and running pace.... I’m hoping the pace will pick up as my stamina continues to improve.

Go for it, just pace yourself, you can do it! xx

[Grannie49 in reply to SazzleH]

Thanks Sazzle. I will be out if the door and doing my elderly plodding!

I’ll have start start changing my nick name of ‘71 and never run’ to ‘71 and started to run’!!

[Kauyak Graduate]

Just completed week 5 - and yes it's absolutely doable. I've never run before, am 66 and have followed the programme to the letter. So far so good. Roll on week 6 😁

[Grannie49 in reply to Kauyak]

I did it! Thanks for your words.

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

No.

No-one on this planet has ever made it past W5R2. Think along the lines of The Hunger Games. We are waiting with bated breath for someone, ANYONE to make it... we need to be shown it's possible. Without hope, what are we? What will become of us? Can YOU be our Luke Skywalker? Our Wonder Woman?

Week 9 (3x 30 minutes) has now attained the status of planet Earth in Battlestar Galactica.

Us mere mortals can only dream. I've been 'running' for 5 years and I'm still stuck at 2x 8 mins. Today will be my 782nd attempt. I'm with you in mind and spirit.

Can YOU show us the way?

[Grannie49 in reply to John_W]

🤣🤣🌟👍

[Grannie49 in reply to John_W]

It is possible! I did it! Thanks for your words.

[Kauyak Graduate in reply to Grannie49]

YAY 🙃

[BradC Graduate]

I think most of us have thought the same. But in the event, it wasn’t a problem. For me, it’s the first 5 to 10 minutes that are hardest. So give it a go! Believe me, I did it and graduated in August. And I’m two years older than you. 😊🏃🏼‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[Grannie49 in reply to BradC]

How brilliant. Thanks. People are so great here. I will carry all of the community in my head as I toil away.

[BradC Graduate in reply to Grannie49]

The secret is to keep your steps short. Sssh, don’t tell anyone 😉

[mezziejay Graduate]

71 !! You are amazing ! That jump is the best one it makes you feel like a proper runner ! You can do it x

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Yes, of course you can do it , if you look at the timings it's actually 1 minute less of a training session than week five run 2 😁

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Totally possible 😁 and you'll feel like a warrior when you do it! 💪🏃‍♀️

[spongecat Graduate]

I thought exactly the same....no way can I do that!!!!

But I did it and like so many others was overjoyed and buzzing for hours after.

Remember there is no thing as too slow running, pick a nice route and just keep putting one foot in front of the other and fix on a point ahead of you and repeat.

You can do it! Amaze yourself and celebrate yourself! 🍀

[Grannie49]

Yes it is. I did it. Thanks everyone for you great words.