Run 2 week 5 - done!!

[CressidaB]

Did my first ever run of 8 mins without stopping - twice! Very proud. It got a little bit hard towards the end but felt manageable. This morning I really felt like I can do this programme. Get to the end and be able to run like a proper runner! It felt really good. Funny how week 5 has felt so much easier than week 4. Have a good day everyone

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Well done 😁Great to get those 2 x 8 minute runs done 👍

16 minutes of running 😬

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks Instructor57. I'm grinning today! 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to CressidaB]

Rightly so 😁

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate]

Great 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻It’s coming together now 😊

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Thanks Frizzbomb 😊

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

Well done, of course you can do it!That body of yours is getting stronger💪

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thanks 😊 it's a nice feeling 👍🏃🏼‍♀️

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

Brilliant, well done. You’ll do it, I know you will. Half way already 👍🏃🏼‍♀️

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thanks Baddie, much appreciated 👍

[Post-Op-Jogger Graduate]

Woohoo! Well done CressidaB! Tou've definitely got this! I actually found run 3 easier than run 2 once I got past the 3-min calf burn. I hope it goes the same way for you! 🤞I applied all the tips I got from our very supportive C25K community and was flying (ok that might be an exaggeration but my spirits were certainly soaring!). To recap I was told bed early, porridge 90 mins earlier, glass of water before run, listen to an audio book/pod cast and above all don't put pressure on yourself just enjoy the run and see where it takes you coz you've already achieved so much! Congratulations and enjoy your next run!!

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to Post-Op-Jogger]

Thanks very much for the advice and encouragement Post-Op-Jogger. Particularly reassured that you found run 3 easier than run 2. Thanks again 👍😊

[Hidden]

Whoop whoop! Well done you. I found those 2 x 8 minutes they key milestone for me both mentally and physically.

From that point onwards even though there were challenges in subsequent weeks I knew I would be able to complete the program with the right determination.

A great achievement. Be proud.

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks very much for sharing that Alan. I have a feeling this might be a bit of a sea change for me too (not wanting to tempt fate). Thanks for your kind encouragement 😊

[Hidden]

Yes, those 8 minutes were really beyond what I thought was possible for me. So much so that I went for a practice 8 minutes with my daughter the day before to see if I could do it.

It was very hard but I did it.

That was the real turning point for me.

Hopefully it will also give you belief.

Once again, really well done. You are on your way.

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks very much Alan 😀

[paulhglen Graduate]

Well done. It's amazing to think in 5 weeks what you have achieved.Glad to hear Wk5 felt easier than Wk4 as I am just behind you. Keep up the good work.

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to paulhglen]

Thanks very much paulhglen. Yes, I had a real wobbly Wk4, and very surprised Wk5 has felt easier. Hope your Wk5 is a goodun. Good luck. 👍

[tmbtrain Graduate]

👏well done, you're doing it! 😀

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to tmbtrain]

Thanks tmbtrain 😊👍