W6R3 I did it!

[BoxSet]

I wasn't expecting 25 minutes non-stop this evening. I caught myself mentally saying no way, I can't do that, and then I went and did it anyway! This felt like a huge step up. Physically it was kind of ok, but mentally I struggled. I so want to stop at 15 minutes knowing that I had another 10 to go. Then suddenly there were only 5 minutes left and no way was I going to stop running 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Huge well done to you! On you go, into the lovely relaxed long runs ahead Just let the legs take you x

[Jamesrunsforlife Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Top advice as ever 😊🏅

[Jamesrunsforlife Graduate]

👏 Brilliant ⭐️

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Brilliant and celebrate that run as you are now OFFICIALLY a RUNNER BoxSet, onwards and upwards, not too long now until you graduate 😁 🏃🏾 👍

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏🥳 Now you have both the runners legs and the mindset! Well done!

[RiceAndPeas]

Brilliant! That sounds so familiar, I had exactly the same gremlins telling me to stop. Well done for ignoring them, I found they ieft me in peace after the first 25 minute run. You're over the worst now, keep it up. 👏

[Fishflipper Graduate]

Well done, I find the first 10 minutes is a killer but then it gets better. 😊

[Seafront]

Very well done.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate]

Have you heard about the toxic 10? Often the first ten minutes of any run aren’t great as you warm up and get used to running but it settles. Being mentally prepared for that really helps me! There’s a post here…

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Great run! Enjoy the next one!

[BoxSet Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

No, I hadn't come across the toxic 10 before. The explanation makes sense. Are you aware of any hacks which help to ameliorate the effects of that initial oxygen deficit?

[red_faced_runner Graduate]

This is a good reminder of keeping mindset in a positive place as I have my first 25min run planned for after work today and already the self doubts are creeping in. Reminding myself I can absolutely do this, slow and steady!!

[BoxSet Graduate in reply to red_faced_runner]

Good luck with your run. Remember to let everyone know how it went. You can do this, go for it!