W2R2 ... yes! ... i did it! ... sans music :-o

[changing-woman]

only just made it, was very sluggish on this run and went so slow i feared i might stop altogether in motion... but i did it! yes! mark that one up with a big tick and go for the next one which technically i know i can do, as i have done monday and wednesday but humans are not just about technique are they? (one nightmare though....haha... right at the start my music stopped, no idea why... so maybe that's why it was so hard...no music at all just the sound of my paces on a cold surface...) i can't believe i did it again...i ran for 9 minutes today i think, albeit with walking breaks... it so amazes me that i begin to believe all sorts of other foreign to me things like one day i might enjoy it... lol

[nowster Graduate]

Begin to believe. 👍

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to nowster]

oh if i didn't believe in myself i wouldn't have got this far, trust me, as i say, i believe in my mind as it is very strong but can my body hold out for three whole minutes? i am the type that would kill themselves (not literally) trying cos the mind is so powerful... lol

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to nowster]

i love that 'begin to believe' like a deep voice from out of nowhere or one of those motivational film clips... fab!

[nowster Graduate in reply to changing-woman]

"In a world where there was a film about a beginner running..."

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to nowster]

quite... lol.... what's that from?

[nowster Graduate in reply to changing-woman]

It's just the sort of trailer that Don LaFontaine would do.

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to nowster]

lol

[changing-woman Graduate]

i would so so love to enjoy this, even just a bit of it, but being exhausted and dying for it to end and being in discomfort (albeit mild) is just not enjoyable to me. if it were i would be having a whale of a time! woop woop! afterwards i am relieved and thrilled it's over but that's not the same as enjoying the running is it?

[Oliverunner in reply to changing-woman]

Well done - enjoyment or not, it excellent progreSs. I did the same run myself today xx

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to Oliverunner]

well done you. how did you find it?

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to Oliverunner]

do you enjoy it?

[Oliverunner in reply to changing-woman]

Well, the interesting thing is that that the second time around I’m really enjoying it. The first time was sheet torture and willpower. It makes me wonder if for

Some people a slower pace would be better x

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to Oliverunner]

oh that's me, snail extraordinaire...but still no enjoyment x well done you for doing it a second time round, i call that BRAVE oliver

[a_in_gsr Graduate in reply to changing-woman]

If it means anything I think most people find the first weeks the least enjoyable - but as you progress it does become far more enjoyable. I remember my first couple of weeks and for sure the pain cancelled out any good feelings I had eek, but for sure there came a time (probably second half of C25k) where I began to enjoy it... skip to 4 months post C25k and I love running!! literally I’m always so happy on a run

For now just getting through the weeks and workouts is the goal!!

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to a_in_gsr]

great post thank you x 'literally I’m always so happy on a run' what better advert? and what a better concept for someone like me to grab hold of.

[David_G]

Well done, you did it! It doesn’t matter how well you think you did, you did it and that’s all that counts👍

You’re probably surprising yourself every time you get out there. That’s the way this program is designed and your confidence will increase as you progress.🙂

Just believe in yourself and the program, and the support you’ll get on here of course!😊

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to David_G]

thanks dear david, onwards! i am not giving up till i fall over, even then i would probably get up and carry on....

[David_G]

Well done DTC. That’s the attitude that will get you through the program! Don’t worry about anything else, just believe in yourself. You can do this!🙂👍

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to David_G]

thanks to you once more. i really value your posts x

[David_G in reply to changing-woman]

I’ve been there myself DTC so I know how it feels. Running is amazing and it’s changed my life.

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to David_G]

that's what i want... i am dying to change...

[changing-woman Graduate]

ps. one of my 90secs runs seemed to go on for about 17 minutes, i'm sure it did lol

[David_G in reply to changing-woman]

Yes, I recognise that feeling too!🤣

When it restarts, you might want to think about Parkrun🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ You’ll find it on Google or wherever. You can walk, run or a combination of both. No-one will judge you and everyone will support you and cheer you on👏👏. You just need to register once and it’s all free. I love it! 😊

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to David_G]

sounds interesting...

[changing-woman Graduate]

OMG in week 3 you are literally doubling your running time! eek. from 90secs to 3 minutes.

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to changing-woman]

how does anyone ever achieve that unless they are really fit?

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to changing-woman]

which i am not, but- she says with enormous pride- i am fitter than i was two weeks ago. oh yeah BABY! soak THAT up!

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to changing-woman]

Just trust in the program - it works!🙂

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

i'll really try! x

[David_G in reply to changing-woman]

Don’t worry about it, just trust the program. It’s worked for so many of us🙂👍

Make sure you hydrate💦 though, even in this cold weather. It’ll help your muscles to cope with the extra exertion you’re asking them to go through😊💪👍

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to David_G]

ok. yes it's very hard for me to trust something that isn't me. so i must work on that. thanks for the reminder.

[David_G in reply to changing-woman]

You’re welcome. I have to remind myself all the time too, so I thought I’d pass it on😀

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to David_G]

ah bless you. what a blessing this forum is. full of people like you x

[changing-woman Graduate]

i am 'a snail with trust issues' hahahahahahahhaa

[Hidden]

That inner runner is emerging 🥳 we knew you could do it 🌈💪

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to Hidden]

you're all just lovely on here... thanks!

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Brilliant! Well done - and without music as well! 👍 I hate it when I have a technical hitch and have to run without my music. 😩 You're right - taking on something like this programme can feel very empowering too! 💪

Good luck with Run 3!🙂

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

it is! x

[Roxdog Graduate]

You are doing so well! You are also starting to believe you can do it! That's great!

Sometimes, running without music can give you space to concentrate on your breathing or how you're feeling and so can be good. My headphones ran out of battery game at through a very long run I did last week, but actually the second half of the run felt better! That said, I used music all the way through cto5k

Congratulations!

[Roxdog Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

Sorry, autocorrect problems. Hope that made sense!

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

it did!x

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

'... and now i'm a believer' ! lol (love that song)

[Bambi2020 Graduate]

You’re doing great- well done !

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to Bambi2020]

hehe thanks, i feel really amazed and really ....yes...proud. there. i said it. its not a thing i allow myself to feel much but i do feel it about this x

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to Bambi2020]

goodness KNOWS how the 3 minute run will be managed. i cannot imagine myself running longer than today ever. on the first run i was knackered. truly. i just pushed and pushed and pushed. either i can't be as unfit as i thought i was, which would be great, or i have really improved on this programme, which is great. it's a win-win!

[Bambi2020 Graduate]

You should feel proud x

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to Bambi2020]

ok then!x