To think that a week ago I was worried about this one. I really do believe R1 and R2 of this week are a great help with getting through this one. Yes, it's a step up and by the time I got to the last 5 minutes, I didn't know how I was going to be able to finish. However, I ploughed on, telling myself that I'd done 16 minutes on Saturday so I was ready for 20. 18 minutes in and Laura said I could slow down if I wanted so I reduced my speed from 8.5kph to 7.5 and carried on for the last 2 minutes. Done it and what a relief. I'm quite looking forward to week 6 and refuse to be worried about the longer runs in wks 7, 8 and 9 (at least I'm not worried at the moment- but that's because they seem to be a very long way ahead!)
w5r3 and the 20 minutes is done!: To think that... - Couch to 5K
w5r3 and the 20 minutes is done!
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Grammadog1947Graduate
Yay! Congratulations on sailing over the big hurdle! Don't you feel just elated!?
Good running to you!
Woohoo!! Good for you!!! I've been running at about 7kph for my last few runs, so I'm super impressed with your speed, too. Keep on going!!
mrslazyGraduate
Well done, you are over the biggest hurdle and on the home straight. It will go really quickly you are over half way. It's such a buzz isn't it!
Best feeling every isn't it?! WELL DONE!!
tantrumbeanGraduate
Well done, just survived the dreaded W5R3 myself!
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