W5 R3 looming...

[newstart1]

Just got back after W5 R2, that i must say i did find hard going. On the last few minutes I was telling myself to calm down as my breathing was more like panting. I did manage it and felt very proud of myself. I wouldn't break any speed records however i just keep reminding how I struggled doing W1 which seems a distant memory now. I have just down loaded W5 R3 in preparation, but have to say feeling anxious. 20 mins from 8 that is some leap. Unfortunately the weight is not coming off as quick as these minutes seem to be increasing. I keep telling myself that I am really really doing fantastic as if i was slimmer it would be loads easier..... Onwards and upwards. Reading through the blogs and everyone seems daunted by this run and triumphant when they achieve it. So bring it on Laura you haven't failed me so far.

[canuckgirl Graduate]

You can do it! I really found that it helped when Laura told me that I was ready... if you have followed the plan then you have the fitness and endurance to do it. It is "just" mental.

I can relate re: weight loss, I haven't lost any in 7 weeks. My body shape has definitely changed and I trust that at some point, the pounds will come off!

Good luck with your next run!

[Fraz73 Graduate]

Well done on W5R2 newstart1. Did mine this morning as well and actually enjoyed it. Having tagged 3 minutes onto the end of W4R3 really helped me mentally to know I could do 8 minutes. The two sets this morning were ok but I was going really slow to make sure I completed it. I had my doubts but I trust Laura and she knows what she's doing!! We've done all the runs successfully so far so there's no reason why we can't continue that trend! I can't wait but I also know that if I make it through R3 then the evil W6R1 is right there ahead of me!! Ah well one run at a time

[newstart1 Graduate]

Thanks to both of you for your support, Fraz you shouldn't have mentioned W6 yet only joking. We have done really well and canuckgirl is on W7 so we know its works and that it can be done. I agree totally with you both its all in the mind ignore the aches and pains and think what's half an hour ...... a bloody lot