W6R3 complete!!! 🙌

[Panda_eyes]

Run 2 in W6 was a struggle and knocked my confidence so I felt anxious about this one but I was determined to do it.

Half way though my legs started to feel heavy and tired but I kept going…it was definitely a mental challenge so I repeated in my head “YOU CAN DO THIS” and surprisingly the time went by quicker than expected and then I only had 5 mins running left! I’m soo proud of myself for completing the 25 mins run. For some reason the non stop running was better than the interval runs and I actually found it more enjoyable! For the first time (ever), I feel like a runner YAY! 🤩 🏃🏻‍♀️

[AH21MM Graduate]

Yay indeed! You ARE a runner….we both did it today! Many congratulations ! Well done for carrying on and smashing it 👍🏃🏻‍♀️

[Panda_eyes Graduate in reply to AH21MM]

Thank you ☺️well done to you too!! I’ve just seen your post earlier. Seems we both smashed it today!! 🤩🥳

[AH21MM Graduate in reply to Panda_eyes]

We so did! ⭐️

[amisfit Graduate in reply to AH21MM]

Congratulations

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Congratulations on completing week 6 😁Enjoy the rest of the program 😁👍

[Panda_eyes Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you - I will 😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations, you deserve to be very proud of yourself, you are now OFFICIALLY a RUNNER by completing run 3 of week 6, onwards and upwards 🏃🏾

[Panda_eyes Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you so much 🤩 feels good to know I can do this despite self doubt at the beginning. We are our own worst enemy! Love the fact I can call myself a RUNNER now. W7 here I come…..🏃🏻‍♀️

[Runningwithhoney Graduate]

Well done you! I have my week 3 run tomorrow and this post has filled me with confidence. On to week 7!!!

[Panda_eyes Graduate in reply to Runningwithhoney]

Thank you ☺️I’m soo chuffed with myself. Good luck on your run tomorrow! Take it slow and relax. Believe in yourself - you know you can do this! 🤞🙌🏃🏻‍♀️

[Runningwithhoney Graduate in reply to Panda_eyes]

Thanks Panda eyes! I will definitely take your advice and I’ll let you know how I do. Excited and nervous but as I say your post has motivated me for sure 🥳

[amisfit Graduate in reply to Runningwithhoney]

Good luck

[Runningwithhoney Graduate in reply to amisfit]

Thanks both! I did it but my god was it hard or what! I got a stitch 2 mins in and wanted to stop but didn’t yay!

[amisfit Graduate in reply to Runningwithhoney]

A stitch sounds uncomfortable. I have avoided those but have broken down coughing at the end of a few runs and thought I was going to be ill but luckily I wasn't. Since I got Ill I find it very easy to overdo it. In my head I can do more but my body says no like a stubborn horse. I can't blame it as I feed it energy sapping tablets every day then say I want your help to run for 30 minutes 😁

[Hidden]

I found the non stop running better. You have the stamina now to finish the course. There’s no rush, so take your time on your runs. The whole program is to run for 30 minutes, so keeeep 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[Panda_eyes Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 😊 Yes this programme is amazing at building stamina! Thanks for the advice I will take each run slowly, think I’ve found a good steady pace now 👍

[amisfit Graduate in reply to Hidden]

At the time I definitely enjoyed the breaks but after surgery I was unsure about non stop running. My physio said try to build up to 10 mins. Oops 😀.

[Frenc Graduate]

Well done 🐼 Panda_eyes! It’s definitely a mental battle quite a lot of the time. And you got through it with flying colours 😊. Have fun with week 7 - you’re getting so close now 👍👍👍.

[Panda_eyes Graduate in reply to Frenc]

Thank you so much ☺️ never thought I’d enjoy running but here I am! Looking forward to the long runs from now on.

[amisfit Graduate]

Congrats this is definitely a milestone. I lost focus around this time week 6, but it was reading comments which gave me the impetus and once I could do week 6 I knew I could do week 7 and then it's week 8. Good luck you are closer than you think.

[Panda_eyes Graduate in reply to amisfit]

Thank you 😊 yes the comments and support from this forum has definitely helped to motivate me to keep running! 🏃🏻‍♀️

[amisfit Graduate in reply to Panda_eyes]

Yes I completely agree and I have definitely needed them to help get me out of bed. No surprise where I am currently 😀 so no running today.

[Sisteract5 Graduate]

Brilliant - well done! This has really helped me - im about to set out for W6R3 and feel same as you did after W6R2. Was really anxious but now feel like I can do it too! 😊