definite decision

[changing-woman]

now you all know by now i am a woman of my word...( and by the way, i am still totally excited about graduating....i am still feeling all warm inside... and didn't take my medal off for 48 hours!... ) i decided a few days ago the best thing for me is deffo to do the whole programme again paying attention to plodding less and jogging/running more... and for me its not about speed, though i am going a bit faster, its about stamina. and anyhow, before i bore you all to death, i did w1r1 yesterday and it was a blast. for the first time ever i enjoyed it! and i was proper jogging/running, i felt like a runner! i am so, so happy about this. i am glad i made this decision. its deffo the right thing for me. and in 9 weeks i can start my consolidation runs. 9 weeks takes us into spring which heralds the call for me to have bought a whole lot more gear and get outside. i know this is right for me and i really want your support cos you all helped so much the first time around. i am also going to invest in a watch. and i made another life changing decision too... running is now for life. you made a runner out of me! thank you

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A well though out plan changing-woman 👍

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to Hidden]

thank you so much. yes. i know its right for me xx

[changing-woman Graduate]

i have been told by someone important on here that there is no right or wrong way to do this, just the way that works for you , and that is whats going on here.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Whatever works for you, but it is probably not maximising your stamina training, which continued 30 minute runs for the next 9 weeks would do considerably more effectively.

Many have started as you suggest, but I have never heard of anyone completing the course in this manner...........What happens when you reach W5R3?

Let us know how you get on.

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

oh i am back to the drawing board then. lol

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to changing-woman]

Just do what works for you and have some fun.

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

i had fun yesterday! first time ever! brilliant news! x

[David_G]

Well done changing-woman that sounds like a great plan to me! You know you can do it this time so take the time to enjoy it🏃‍♀️🙂👍

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to David_G]

yes i know i can do this x

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

You’ll always get my continued support, changing-woman, you’re what this programme is all about. 👍🏃‍♀️

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

i love that

[changing-woman Graduate]

i know i can do this...

[Jools2020 Graduate]

If that’s what you want to do, then go for it! You will enjoy it more because you know you’ll be able to do it. 👍

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

exactly jools x

[changing-woman Graduate]

i cant believe i actually finally enjoyed a run!

[nowster Graduate in reply to changing-woman]

Great to hear! 👍👍

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to nowster]

tee hee x

[changing-woman Graduate]

i was actually smiling during the run... honest!

[LottieMW Graduate]

Fabulous post! I’m loving the plan...you defo do you!

👊💪🐌🐢🏃🏻‍♀️🌟

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to LottieMW]

bless you, my friend x

[LottieMW Graduate in reply to changing-woman]

🥰

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to LottieMW]

Actually looking forward to my run tomorrow... who is this woman xx

[LottieMW Graduate in reply to changing-woman]

😂...you wait until you hit the big outdoors...unbeatable 👍🌞

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to LottieMW]

I bet xx

[Rennur Graduate]

Ok maybe do the plan again if you want but how about adding in 5 minute jogs at the beginning and the end, at least for the first few weeks. I am supportive. Still think you're barmy, though.

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to Rennur]

Thanks lol!

[Rennur Graduate in reply to changing-woman]

Maybe just one or two runs of the first few weeks rather than all 3. Then you will get closer to 30 minutes again much faster....

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to Rennur]

Yes maybe x

[Newbie59 Graduate]

I agree with Rennur. I've seen advice on here, that when going back over the programme, just do one run for each week until you get to week 5, then when you are running for 20 minutes carry on from there doing the 3 runs each week.

Happy Running, whatever you decide, the thing is, you are doing it

[changing-woman Graduate in reply to Newbie59]

Thank you