I can't believe I'm on Week 5 already...

[hannahgall]

It doesn't seem that long ago since I was panicking about running for 3 minutes, and now I'm able to run for 3 sets of 5 minutes! Ok, it's hardly Olympic athlete standards, but I'm now feeling a wee bit more like a runner than an amateur.

I ran on a completely new route today, straight from the house and along the busy road. There was a wee bit of rain too, but I found that was really useful for keeping me cool. I don't know how I'll handle a proper Scottish downpour though (when it inevitably comes)! I was pleased with how far I managed to run today. I think running locally means that I know how far I'm actually going, so I guess I surprised myself with how far I actually got.

I misunderstood the middle run too, because I thought it was only for 3 minutes. You can't beat the feeling of running for longer than you thought! My spirits were dampened on the way back by a keen bus driver, who managed to soak me by driving straight through a puddle. Anyone that's ever seen Bridget Jones' Diary will know exactly what I mean!

[Foges Graduate]

Not good the soaking but at least it came near the end of your run to help cool yea down lol Just completed my wk5r1 so loved it but next one sounds more daunting..... the 8mins. Heading on hols Wednesday so hoping to be inspired for 20 min run by the sea. Keep it up such a good feelin to be half way there......

[Soozz Graduate]

It is amazing. I, too, panicked on this blog site about the 3 minute runs, and now I'm on W6 (still panicking though!). I don't think I've ever run for more than about 30 seconds in my life, even at school! I just think the plan and the support here is so good. I find myself plodding along for an extra 60 seconds after I feel like collapsing, so as not to let Laura down (mad or what? )

Good luck with the rest of W5 and on from there!