Wk5 run 3, I walked it...

[T2runner]

Well no, I did actually run it, after a very busy and hard days work, a 40 minute drive home the last thing I wanted was wk5 run 3, but I thought give it a go, if I can't, I can't and I will re run later. So stretches done, new Runar headphones on I started the app and the 5 minute warm up and the heavy breathing had me more convinced this is not my night.Count down to the run, and off we go, no pushing it today! 7 minutes of pure running through custard, wobbly and not into this run at all, but then the breathing rhythm improves, my legs get the needed oxygen and I am feeling great. Could have gone past 20 minutes, don't know how long but I wouldn't go against the program and wanted to stop as knackered.

When those endorphins kick in, they really kick in. The only issues I had were I felt one twinge from my knee and one from my thigh, both very slight and less than a couple of seconds but something to keep an eye on.

Main issue though was my thirst, luckily I had water but my mouth was as dry as an Egyptians sandal. Well on to week six and back to the split runs, getting there and still loving it!

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Ooo well done, sounds like you smashed it, even after a day at work😄

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you T2runner on completing run 3 of week 5, that is a milestone run with C25K, onwards and upwards to week 6 run 1 but be careful about that run as it catches out some people with the interval walks and runs after the non stop 20 minutes of W5R3 which you have just ran, not long now until you graduate, good luck, I hope you are enjoying your running journey with C25K 🏃🏾✔️

[Dendev75 Graduate]

Well done 👏🏼 especially after a busy day. It sounds like everything fell into place after the first 7 minutes - great feeling. Are you drinking enough throughout the day? I never take a drink with me on a 5k distance but make sure I’m hydrated enough before I leave.

Good luck on week 6 run 1, that one caught me out as it’s back to intervals and I thought it would be easy, I was wrong.

[Juecat67]

oh well done!! 👏🏻

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Great hydration is necessary all the time.. Dry mouth, horrible...Well done you. Take it steady and keep listening to that body! On you go and on the way... do take a peek at the S and F Forum for something to help with those twinges!!!

healthunlocked.com/strength...

[CBDB Ambassador]

A hurray for endorphins! Running really gets them going!

Egyptian Sandals! 🤣🤣🤣

Knee niggles? Have a look at our S&F forum where we often post exercises targeting various weaknesses. Here’s one for knees: healthunlocked.com/strength...

[Pegix Graduate]

Well done you! That W5R3 stands on the horizon in front of you daring you to be able to do it, and yet when you actually get to it, it's not as bad as you feared - and you can do it! Well done you!!! Keep going.