W5 R3 - Where did that come from?!

[MonkeyMagic77]

20 mins continuous running. Didn't see that one coming. Even Jo Wylie seemed a bit embarrassed asking me to do it! Total torture. But... I did it... just. The last bit was uphill and I was begging for the music to cut out and Jo to say 'slow down and relax'.

I guess they think you're ready / prepared for it, but damn... that was hard (for a 56 yr old).

That said, Cto5k is an amazing thing. For mental health, weight loss and fitness.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

😂 You are absolutely not the first person to make that observation! It’s a big mental step up but physically, you’re ready for it. You proved that today-great run! That can give you some real confidence that even if you’re doubting yourself, you can still get through. Hopefully you’re super proud of that milestone achievement.

Slowing down and relaxing is a great way to approach all your couch to 5k runs-loads of us take them too fast when it’s really about time on your feet building up your fitness. That can really help with the continuous runs coming up at the end of the programme. I’ve spotted you’re a newbie so I’ll point you to a helpful guide put together but one of our members…

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

It sounds like you’re doing brilliantly and I’m really looking forward to hearing how your next runs go, fellow runner!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[MonkeyMagic77 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Many thanks - that guide is really useful.

[PotterCat]

You are doing so well, I’m only on week 1 can’t wait to get to where you are. Amazing job

[MonkeyMagic77 Graduate in reply to PotterCat]

Slow and steady will get you there

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏In spite of the step up mentally, you conquered!!! So well done!!

[MonkeyMagic77 Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thankyou - the sun is out so it's time to start week 6 today.

[PotterCat]

thanks sweetie

[Koala679 Graduate]

I'm due to do this run at Parkrun tomorrow. Nervous because I've never run for that long, but I'll give it a go.

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Koala679]

Good luck for parkrun, just don't be distracted by all the speedy ones zooming off at the start and keep to your own run. You'll be fine!

[Koala679 Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

I did it! Felt like a very long time but I kept going.

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Koala679]

Woohoo well done!