5/3- did that just happen?!

[Vogueskater]

Not only did i go out in the pitch black after a full day of work (to avoid the storm which arrives at 3am), I took a completely different route (to keep to the best lit/built up streets). I think the main thing was mental attitude, I didn't overthink it, just thought, 'start as slow as possible, and just keep plodding along for as long as you can, doesn't matter if you make the whole time...'

Suddenly Jo was saying I was 15mins in and I actually had to run round the whole block again to make the distance long enough. And I felt I still had some more in the tank!

Flabbergasted. I can actually run. feeling quite emotional about it!

[Rennur Graduate]

Inspiring . It's my turn on Thursday.

Hope I do as well as you.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 5, that is a milestone run with C25K, onwards and upwards to week 6 run 1 but be careful about that run as it catches out some people with the interval walks and runs after the non stop 20 minutes of W5R3 which you have just ran 🏃🏾 😊

[Needtogetmoving in reply to AlMorr]

It caught me out, I found it hard which really surprised me after finding I enjoyed the 20 minute run of W5R3

[B1GK9 Graduate]

Well done, I am just 2 runs ahead of you so I can so relate to how you are feeling.

It is a real self belief building moment, to be remembered not only for running. One small step at a time can yield great results.

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Well done Vogueskater 👏🏻👏🏻 mental attitude is definitely the key and getting your breathing into a good steady rhythm. I bought a chest torch recently as I run early in the morning and it’s dark now, might be a good investment for you too if you haven’t got one mines a Karrimor, easy to clip on and rechargeable 👍

[Vogueskater in reply to Couchphoenix]

I actually found some light up arm bands that I have attached to the back of my bike, but are meant for running, yes it's good to be seen!

[Belushi Graduate]

Well done, you are a runner! You are inspiring to those who have this run to come demonstrating that this program prepares you well

[Jericho2332 Graduate]

Brilliant! Well done! That's the hardest part done, keep going and you will be running for 30 mins before you know it 💪🏻

[Buddhagal Graduate]

Fantastic, well done. Great feeling..I ran this on Monday...and felt exactly the same 😁😁. Agree, it's all about mental attitude.....and yes slowly, slowly. 👍👍👍👍🙋