First 20 minute run complete

[Nohare]

I did it, Wk5 run 3 and so pleased with myself 😁 It was tough but I couldn't finish 60 seconds on week 1, so worth every minute.

[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

[LastBlaster Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

100% agree here. Bask in your glory in the meantime!

[Scrumpybumble Graduate]

Well done!! Fantastic isn’t it! X

[Nohare in reply to Scrumpybumble]

Thanks, yes it really is, such a good feeling x

[ele123 Graduate]

Well done 👏👏👏👏

[Nohare in reply to ele123]

Thank you so much 😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Look how far you’ve come! 😀

[Nohare in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you, I'm truly amazed 😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Nohare]

We couldn’t believe we would ever run for that long when we first started, it’s an amazing programme, I bet you keep grinning

[Nohare in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes totally, it's great how week 5 really steps it up and you start think that you could complete it. Such a great feeling 😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Nohare]

Just remember to take the next run slow, going back to intervals can feel harder than you expect, but week 6 is a great week

[Nohare in reply to SueAppleRun]

I will thank you, mainly because I still run so slowly I'm sure I could walk faster 😂 but I'm not going to worry, just the time running is enough for me for now.

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Nohare]

Slow is the best, and one day you will realise your slow is a bit faster without even realising it

[Nohare in reply to SueAppleRun]

Looking forward to that 😊

[Skyblueandblack Graduate]

Wll done now Enjoy the moment.

[Nohare in reply to Skyblueandblack]

Sorry for the late reply, long work day. I still am thrilled with it thank you, wk 6 run 1 Sunday, there's a bit of nervousness about that but as everyone keeps saying onwards and upwards 😁

[Skyblueandblack Graduate in reply to Nohare]

Good luck...the first two runs of W6 have caught many of us out in the past. They're easlily do-able. But at bit of a struggle after the great run of W5R3.

[Nohare in reply to Skyblueandblack]

Thank you, it's on for tomorrow 🤞

[Dannybhoy625 Graduate]

Well Done👏👏👏when I first done C25K I actually checked Google thinking my app was wonky 😂😂20 minutes must surely be wrong! I must admit though, being able to run that dreaded 20 minutes filled me with confidence, if I could do that and survive, I could do 30.

[Nohare in reply to Dannybhoy625]

Yes, totally agree. I prefer not to know in advance what my next run is ( I knew 20 minutes was coming up but not when) then Jo Whiley told me as I was heading out the door, no time to stress 😁 I believe it's possible now, although I'm sure not easy.

[Aye-aye]

Well done, Nohare

I had an online session with a health trainer yesterday.

I had options of Bronze: 90 minutes of exercise in a week

Silver: 150 minutes

Gold: 300 minutes

I did about 70 minutes of walking yesterday, some of which was brisk (I think)

[Nohare in reply to Aye-aye]

Thank you Aye-aye, isn't it great to a achieve 👍

[Mittymoo Graduate]

Wonderful!

[Nohare in reply to Mittymoo]

Thank you so much, this forum is great, the support means a lot.

[Riverseo Graduate]

Congrats! You can do anything now!

[Nohare in reply to Riverseo]

I'm amazed, I'll take that mantra into week 6 thank you.

[Runninggirl59 Graduate]

Absolutely well done 👏

[Nohare in reply to Runninggirl59]

Thanks Runninggirl it means a lot 😁

[Fatheadcymru73 Graduate]

Well done great effort 👏🏻👏🏻

[Nohare in reply to Fatheadcymru73]

Thank you so much, the support on here is just what you need, I really appreciate it.

[BuilderBoysMum Graduate]

Well done. It's a great achievement. Onwards and upwards...

[Nohare in reply to BuilderBoysMum]

Most certainly, I'm both excited and nervous, thank you.

[Kingfishers Graduate]

Great feeling - isn’t it. Well done. I smiled all day when I did it! Have a great day . 😊

[Nohare in reply to Kingfishers]

Thanks Kingfisher's I'm enjoying the feeling, till Sunday, wk 6 run 1😂

[heatybob Graduate]

Well done, as said a milestone run and now no more walking !, you will be amazed at the progress you will make from here in,but just stick to the programme, if you have to slow down,dont forget to stretch before and after and proper warm up's/down's get into that habit and "Bob's your aunties husband".

[Nohare in reply to heatybob]

😂😂😂 I think Bob is, thanks for the advice, I will keep slow I promise.

[Ninja-shark]

Well done! I'm due to do w5r2 tomorrow and a bit nervous about what's coming up!

[Nohare in reply to Ninja-shark]

Good luck for tomorrow, you've got this Ninja-shark!!! I got quite emotional on run 2 as I felt it was such a milestone but don't tell anyone 😂

[Ninja-shark in reply to Nohare]

Ahh thanks for the support! And thanks for the warning, I'll pack the tissues lol. Think I'll definitely feel it this week, full of milestones...

[newbie-nick Graduate]

Excellent news! That is the daunting one out of the way, so there is no stopping you now. Just be careful of W6R1 - it catches many out so slow and steady for it.

[Nohare in reply to newbie-nick]

I'm going to heed the warning, hoping I can kill it 🤞Thank you.

[newbie-nick Graduate in reply to Nohare]

Good luck/did you do it?

[Nohare in reply to newbie-nick]

Yes, done today thank you and I can see what you mean, i didn't stop though 😁👍

[newbie-nick Graduate in reply to Nohare]

That is truly excellent news! Keep going and soon you will really fall in love with running - honestly!!

[Funhouse1]

Well done 😊😀

[Nohare in reply to Funhouse1]

Thanks Funhouse1

[Getnoffmycouch Graduate]

So inspiring! Thank you for sharing. That is my next run TOMORROW, so that is very encouraging that you made it. Well done! I have had my struggles as well with not being able to complete some of these times that were upped. So happy you did it!👏🏻👏🏻😊😊

[Nohare in reply to Getnoffmycouch]

I love this forum, it has helped me so much, your message means everything 😁 we can go through the next three weeks together 😁 Getnoffmycouch Good luck for tomorrow, you can nail it!!!! if I can get through beetroot face and all.... You've got this 👍 Please let me know how you get on xx

[Getnoffmycouch Graduate in reply to Nohare]

Like I said... you were VERY inspiring to me as we have similar challenges. I DID make my run for the straight 20!!! Support and encouragement go a long ways in these obstacles. ❤️

[Laralou2 Graduate]

Many congratulations!! A fantastic achievement!! I did my run 3 of week 5 yesterday and I’m still smiling!!🤗Such a great feeling isn’t it?😊

[Nohare in reply to Laralou2]

It's the best feeling isn't it, when are you doing wk 6 Laralou2 ? I'm a bit nervous 🤞

[Laralou2 Graduate in reply to Nohare]

It really is!! I’m starting week 6 run 1 tomorrow. We can do this!!! We’ve completed week 5 so we’re going to be fine.

Lots of luck to you, I wish you well.x

[Nohare in reply to Laralou2]

We can!! 😁Wishing you a great run today x

[Laralou2 Graduate in reply to Nohare]

Thank you 😊 Run 1 week 6 completed!! I hope your run goes well, remember the thought of it is far worse than the actual running. You can most definitely do this.😊x

[Nohare in reply to Laralou2]

Well done that's great to know you've done it👏👏👏 I'll be repeating that reminder in my head tomorrow, no doubt 😂 x

[Laralou2 Graduate in reply to Nohare]

You can do this.😊x

[Nohare in reply to Laralou2]

Did 6/1 today! Still feels good each run doesn't it ☺️ x

[Laralou2 Graduate in reply to Nohare]

Well done!!!😊x

[AK1973]

Well done 🙂 I’ve just done the same run myself this morning (very slowly!) I can’t believe I did it without stopping! I wasn’t expecting the big step up in week 5. I thought I’d made a mistake and jumped to week 8 or something, but here we are - we did it! Good luck for Sunday, I will be doing week 6 R1 on Monday.

[Nohare in reply to AK1973]

Congratulations!! Isn't it a great feeling, I could have written your post as I wasn't expecting that leap either, I normally work on ignorance is bliss 😂 I'm glad that I've had the advice on here that next week can catch you out though, Im hoping I won't be so deflated if I struggle. 5/3 wasn't easy, the last two minutes felt like an eternity but that makes it even more rewarding. Good luck for Monday.

[Laralou2 Graduate in reply to Nohare]

The very fact you’ve achieved week 5 run 3 you will be able to achieve week 6!!👏👏 Believe in yourself and think of the elation you will feel once you’ve completed it. You’ve got this.😊x

[Laralou2 Graduate in reply to AK1973]

Congratulations!! You did it!! It’s a tremendous feeling of accomplishment.I’ve just finished week 6 run 1 and all good!! Lots of with your run on Monday, you’ve got this.😊x

[Runninggirl59 Graduate]

Knew you could do it. Now you know you can do 30 mins when the time comes. Doesn't it feel great!😀