What a Great Friday!: I treated myself to a bit... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

134,102 members159,471 posts

What a Great Friday!

ChrisMcB profile image
ChrisMcBGraduate
5 Replies

I treated myself to a bit of a lie in today, and got up at 8. Problem was, I woke up hungry! I normally run best on an empty stomach, so I took ages to decide whether to go for it or to leave it a fw hours and have breakfast first.

Weird thing was, last night in bed I couldn't keep my legs still. I like to think the springy muscles are growing :)

So ... today was W6R3 the big 20 mins! It wasn't easy, but I did it :) As Laura said, I've run enough now to manage it - my body was ready but my mind hasn't quite caught up!

Anyhoo, the lovely Laura was so encouraging today that I gave it my best and completed the 20 mins. It felt GREAT! :)

I am so chuffed to be entering week 6. The broken up runs 1 and 2 will feel like a lovely treat, before the next biggie ... in a week, it'll be 25 mins!!! :/

I'm going to start using Map My Run from next week, to have an idea what distance I'm actually covering, too.

HAPPY EASTER everyone :)

Written by
ChrisMcB profile image
ChrisMcB
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
5 Replies
schpanna profile image
schpanna

Hi ChrisMcB.... well done. Glad to hear you made it too!!

I feel exactly the same as you about today. The mental battle was hard but Laura really helped me through it.

Ha ha, i was also thinking of the Week 6 intervals as being a treat after today :) I think that means you've definitely caught the running bug.

Congrats and have a relaxing Friday.

teamgreen profile image
teamgreenGraduate

Well done with your run and Happy Easter. Graduation not far off........

maysie profile image
maysieGraduate

Great to hear your happy progress. Well done.

Minuette profile image
MinuetteGraduate

Fantastic - it's such a great feeling! :)

Mirella profile image
MirellaGraduate

Brilliant job, well done, can't wait for week 6 too

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Just Graduated - what a great feeling

Well even i cant quite believe i have graduated this morning. I was the one who in week 1 -...
icandothis profile image
Graduate

C25K complete Wahoooo!!!!! .............What now????

Well, I did it. I didmy 3rd run of week 9 last night and have officially graduated. Not the best...
gw1970 profile image

W6R2 - Perilously close to not succeeding.

I know others talk about their hardest run, but this was mine - even harder than the 20 mins. How...
africanali profile image

Great advice

I read on here yesterday (can't find the post) about running without music etc. I thought that was...
Mobo40runner profile image
Graduate

W4R3 - Emptying the tank & engaging nitro!! 🚀

So week 4 done! 😊 Very similar run today as wednesday. Decided to completely ignore myself about...
sHAYM4N profile image
Graduate

Moderation team

See all
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator
Mummycav profile image
MummycavAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.