Week 4 completed, after a small delay... - Couch to 5K

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Week 4 completed, after a small delay...

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Helm108Graduate
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I attempted W4R1 according to schedule, around two and a half weeks ago. On that run, I managed to inhale a fly, which scuppered the first 3 minute run. I then got the worst cramp ever in the first 5 minute run causing me to stop and walk again, and managed to misjudge a puddle and immerse my foot up to the ankle, soaking my shoe and sock for the rest of the session.

Needless to say, I felt very disheartened, and life got in the way of the next sessions, so to keep going (and to tot up the KMs for a virtual challenge I was doing at the same time) I did random run-walk segments over the next couple of weeks.

Fast-forward to this week! I had a clear week, and clear weather, to give Week 4 another shot. All three sessions were done during my lunch time, and this time I ticked them all off. Job done!

I am enjoying this so much; taking some time for myself out of the working day at home and feeling the crisp autumn air in my lungs - you can't beat it. Bring on Week 5!

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Job done, after all those mishaps, congratulations on completing week 4, onwards and upwards to week 5🏃🏾😊

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Well done, but please tell me that you didn't do three C25K workouts in one lunch break.

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Imagine! No, I've simply found that a lunch break run appears to work in my favour. :)

Well done you. We need the bad days to enjoy the good. But you did take that to the extreme lol. X

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CouchphoenixGraduate

Well done Helm108, it sounds like the odds were stacked against you, but you came back in style to complete Week 4. I agree with you, breathing that crisp Autumn air is great 👍 not sure I could run during my lunch break, I prefer to go out at 6am and run before work.....Good luck for week 5 🏃‍♀️

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