W3R1 - BH morning run

[IgaT]

After completing 3 runs of week 2, today came the day for me to step up to week 3 and 3 minute run. I didn't want to write last week, as I was coming back here and failing all of you, but also myself. So I waited until I completed at least 1 week of runs.

We are in a lovely bank holiday Monday. I woke up, looked through the window and siad to myself 'definitely not'! I put my warm sweatpants on and smelly T-shirt, fed the dog, let her to the garden and while standing outside I was thinking that I want to do it, I need to do it for myself. I just cannot fail myself again this year. So I put on my running clothes, set up NHS podcast for week 3 and hoped I will be able to run twice as much as last week.

Me and my lurcher doggy go out from the door and started warm up walk and getting all the doggy business out of the way. First run, 90 seconds, I did it last week, but it felt hard, I couldn't find my pace. I welcomed 90 second walk with a relief 😮‍💨 And then Laura told me to get ready for my first 3 minute run. Off we went, coming off the corner we met another doggy and it threw me off the pace. But I decided to just go very very VERY slow 🦥 People probably were thinking I was walking or even strolling, but no, this was my 3 min run. Another walk, ufff ... The walk was very nice, and I started to breathe, and I mean breathe properly. I felt oxygen coming to my brain, and muscles. 90 second run, not a breeze, but not a struggle. It was nearly enjoyable. A walking break, and another 3 minute. Deep breathing, full focus on that oxygen, and just putting one foot in front of the other, clear brain, peace. Laura told me that I am on a 2 minute mark and only 1 minute left, and I... I felt good. 😄 Finished my run strong, 5 minute cool down, and suddenly I understood all the marathoners looking desperately for a loo. This was very brisk walk home 😅😅😅

My watch told me that I hit a new running record, but at that second I couldn't cared less. However now, during my post run stretches I feel good. I feel good about myself. I haven't felt that in a long time. I have this tiny hope that maybe this time.I won't let myself down. 🤞🤞🤞

I won't finish 5k soon, but maybe, just maybe I will do this. I have few more weeks before my long annual leave after which I will be re-starting this programme. But for now I will keep going.

With hope I wish everyone good runs, walks, and good week full of hope that we can do this!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏🙌💪Slow, easy running will usually give you a strong finish! Well done I think you not only had a good run but convinced yourself you are back in the game! It’s amazing how once we put on our trainers the brain takes over & expects us to run 🤣. You have done it before you can definitely do it again! Don’t miss out on the post run joy 🤩 It’s the best feeling ever!! X

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

I am looking not too far forward. I tried to come back to many times just to end up even more behind. So I am taking it now one week at a time. Slowly getting my joints (as young as they can be) to get used to everything, as since my last full c25k gained nearly 2.5 stone and about 7 years 😅😅😅 I am looking forward to clear head and lungs full of fresh air. While for now my body really enjoys post run stretches, as I do really take time (30-40min) of gentle stretches and wiggles around

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to IgaT]

healthunlocked.com/strength... This is our strength and flex program to support your running! Yes IgaT one run at a time! You have got this!! ✅