Week 3 Run 1!

[HexGirl]

I did week 3 run 1 yesterday! 😁 I was really nervous about it given that I’d be running for twice as long as the previous week in a single bout of running, but it wasn’t bad at all!

When Sarah first said I was going to be running for 3 minutes I accepted the fact that I would probably really want to stop before the 3 minutes was up - but when it came to it I surprised myself! It was a push for sure, but I didn’t ever find myself feeling like I couldn’t continue. My legs were certainly feeling it and starting to get tired, but I didn’t feel too tired myself which is good! I feel like I paced myself well and I managed to stay in control of my breathing so I’m pleased 😊

Looking back to week 1 when I could barely finish running for a minute, after comfortably running for 3 minutes this week I feel really optimistic that I can do this! I know it’s going to get harder and harder, but I’ve already exceeded my own expectations 😊

Thanks everyone! 😁

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

I know that you can do it HexGirl, you are doing the correct thing by waiting for your coach to tell you what your run will be and not looking ahead at future weeks or runs, well done 😀, trust the program, onwards and upwards to run 2 of week 3.

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

I know I’d freak myself out if I looked ahead 😂 I have faith! 😂 thank you! 😁

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to HexGirl]

👍 🏃🏾

[Rennur Graduate]

Well done. You're right on track.

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Rennur]

Thank you! 😁

[Hidden]

You're making great progress HexGirl, you've got the hang of your pacing and breathing already, brilliant 👍👍

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much! 😁

[Hawtrey Graduate]

Well done HexGirl. I completed week 3 today and felt the same as you at the start of the week and actually it's been fine. Onwards and upwards, we can do it. x

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Hawtrey]

Thanks! Nice one! Well done you! 😁 I did run 2 today, one left and then it’s week 4 😬 we got this! X

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Well done HexGirl, you’re doing really well. Great to hear your controlling your breathing still. Keep focused on how great you feel when you complete each run. When I did it, I cleared my mind of all thoughts when running, didn’t allow any thoughts at all. If a thought came into my mind I’d visualise an eraser rubbing it out and blowing it away. Sounds crazy but it worked for me👍💪🏻🏃‍♀️

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

The feeling at the end of the run is the main thing that keeps me going! That sounds like really good advice! I’ll have to try it! Thank you!

[CI578 Graduate]

Your smashing this well done 👏👏👏👏

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to CI578]

Thank you! You seem to be crushing it yourself! 😁

[CI578 Graduate in reply to HexGirl]

Hopefully I will do my last run of w2 tomorrow 🤞

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to CI578]

Good luck! You got this!

[Mightymags Graduate]

Well done it’s a great feeling when you complete something you dreaded .every wk is a harder challenge but you push yourself surprise yourself and be proud of yourself

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Mightymags]

Thank you! I’ve already surprised myself so I’m looking forward to the challenges ahead 😊

[Imoca]

Well done. I can remember this run, I think the words that came out of my mouth were 'you are bleeping kidding me', I was expecting 2 mins 🤣 but I did it, and carried on doing it. So yes, you've got this.

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Imoca]

Hahaha! It does seem like a big jump doesn’t it? 😂 well done to you! and thanks for the support 😁