Week 4 run 🏃‍♀️ 2

[Ali_boo]

I found the last 5 minutes of running a struggle tonight but always feel a sense of achievement once I’ve finished. I had a hip replacement in March last year which was a total shock and wasn’t sure if I could run but I have proved I can! I am quite proud of myself for getting this far and will continue to take it one step at a time - onwards and upwards 😊

[Little_lizzie]

Hey Alison! Well done chick! You did it!! So proud!! I found the last 2 minutes of the last 5 minute hard.. but pushed on through and very very happy that I did!!

Really really well done!!

Lizzie xx

[Ali_boo in reply to Little_lizzie]

Thank you Lizzie and very well done to you - we are in this together and will help each other to get to that 5 k mark and beyond xx

[Little_lizzie in reply to Ali_boo]

We certainly are! We've got this!! #strongertogether

Next run on Saturday that gives me a 2 day rest before starting week 5 xx

Lizzie x

[Ali_boo in reply to Little_lizzie]

I will be doing Sunday then on to week 5 eeekkkkk #wecandothis 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️xx

[Little_lizzie in reply to Ali_boo]

Cool!!

Week 5 doesn't look too bad really... what's your thoughts on it??

Lizzie xx

[Ali_boo in reply to Little_lizzie]

How do you check what the next run is going to look like xx

[Little_lizzie in reply to Ali_boo]

Just click on it.. you can look at all the runs...

[Little_lizzie in reply to Ali_boo]

Sorry that sounded really short...

If you click on the following weeks you can check out what's in store.. I only ever look at the following week... no further..

Lizzie xx

[Ali_boo in reply to Little_lizzie]

Thanks Lizzie had a blonde 👱‍♀️ moment lol 😝 I’ve just looked at the all eeekkkkk!! x

[Ladydubai in reply to Little_lizzie]

I’ve just finished wk 5. The 3rd run is 20 mins oooft

[Little_lizzie in reply to Ladydubai]

It's a toughy I'm guessing... but we can do it!! 💪💪

[Keeprunningrunning Graduate]

Thanks for this post. I did my w4 R2 today and really struggled with the last 5 mins. It's good to know it wasn't just me who felt like this.

Good luck for your next run!

[Ali_boo in reply to Keeprunningrunning]

Glad I wasn’t the only one struggling! It’s good to hear other people’s experiences and encouragements. Let me know how you get on with run 🏃‍♀️ 3 x

[Little_lizzie in reply to Keeprunningrunning]

Ooh no, not on your own at all! That's what I love about this forum... we can support each other and give encouragement on the way!

We've got this!

#strongertogether

Lizzie xx

[WarriorEve]

Hi Alison, well done on your week 4 running!! I am embarking on week 4 on Sunday and having looked ahead at the runs am dreading that 5 mins! 3 mins is hard enough! But seeing you writing here that you are doing it gives me encouragement to just keep going with it. Thank you for that! I hope that week 5 goes ok...! Eve

[Ali_boo in reply to WarriorEve]

Thank you Eve for your reply - we are all here to encourage each other - good luck for Sunday xx

[Rising60 Graduate]

Well done! I haven't had to cope with any major op, but have totally hit a wall in week 4, so am very impressed with your achievements.

[Ruthwuth]

That’s great! I’m repeating week 4 as although I get to the end of the five minutes I am barely jogging by then. Feel it should be easier. Maybe I have to move to week 5 to build up stamina...

[Ali_boo in reply to Ruthwuth]

Keep going you can do it Ruthwuth x

[Raisemeup Graduate]

Well done Alison and all runners, always seems extra special when anyone is running with additional issues, physical or otherwise. I just completed w4 yesterday and am so pleased, I'm late 60s and have arthritic lower back, but it's fine. I start w5 Saturday and my plan is to jog as slow as poss, but keep going. My head says speed up as an ex sprinter from school days! but I know I wouldn't last so hold back. As you say, onwards and upwards.

Good luck with every run!

[Ali_boo in reply to Raisemeup]

Great to hear everyone’s comments and encouragement. I go at a slow pace when I run but do a really brisk walk - so I think slow and steady is the key! Good luck 😉

[Keeprunningrunning Graduate]

How did your run go? I did mine yesterday and was a game changer as I listened to everyone's advice about slowing down a little. Hope yours went well! X

[Ali_boo in reply to Keeprunningrunning]

It went well thanks 😊 need to plan a better route as with the clocks ⏰ going back soon will have to start running 🏃‍♀️ where it’s lit up - I need to track how far I run 🏃‍♀️ any recommendations x