After running for 8 mins on run 2, i was unsure that i would be able to make the jump to 20 mins, so i toyed with the idea of running 16/17 mins today without the app. A friend of mine convinced me to just give run 3 a go, if i fail, no big deal, just repeat. Weather looked decent in belfast today, sunny autumn afternoon. After banana and 3 coffees back to back, i decided ‘just do it’. Drove to my spot and as soon as i started the warm up walk - squally wind and rain started - a bad omen i thought, i’ll get knocked down or attacked by a cow with rabies. Thankfully a few minutes after i started the run sun was out again and stayed out. I honestly felt good for most of the run, i actually think running with no interval helped me find and keep the rhythm. I just took it very slowly at the start and was able to speed up slightly in the middle. Michael Johnson announced 2 minutes to go - and they seemed to last forever. Started to struggle but just kept going. Definitely mental struggle more than physical. Proud of myself for getting this far, a few weeks ago i thought 90 seconds was tough.
Any one on here that is fearing this run, dont! It is definitely not as bad as you fear it will be!
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Well done! That run for me is the biggest step, it's a massive acheivnemt when you complete it and makes you realise very quickly that running for 30 minutes non stop probably is doable despite barely being able to run for 1 minute just a month or so previously!
Good luck with week 6, its a strange one 🤣 but stick with the programme.
Well done!! And Thank you for that! Just what I needed...
It looks such a big jump... but after reading what you've written, I feel more ready. I start week 5 on Tuesday and was a little apprehensive.. but you've put my mind at ease! Much appreciated!!
You can do it! I actually found run 2 tougher than this one. Just don’t take no for an answer if your mind starts to say you cant do it - especially the last few minutes. You’ll feel great when you finish...good luck, you’ve got this 💪🏻xx
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