Week5 Run3...............

[caz1_ca]

I DID IT. I DID IT. I DID IT. Woooo hooooo I did it. I had serious doubts I would complete todays run, but complete it I did. I must admit I did have the little gremlins whispering in my ear, but I paid no attention them, I flicked them off into the road. When laura said I had 5 minutes left, I thought "I can do this, I really can". And I really did. Admittedly when she said I had done it, I had a bit of a cry. LOL I am so proud of myself.

For anyone who is starting this, have faith in this programme and have faith in yourself.

[Stefliser Graduate]

Well done!!! I remember that feeling, and it's AMAZING!!

In my personal experience, this was easily the hardest ryun of the whole programme - if I'd known what was coming I'd have bottled out for sure (I made a pointo f not reading or listening ahead on the programme).

You've definilely broken the back of it now! Your nice shiny graduate badge is just around the corner Onwards and upwards, and WELL DONE!!!

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to Stefliser]

Thank so much. I did try so hard not too look forward but I kept catching posts with how long the runs are. Nearly had kittens when I found out I had to run for 20 minutes, and I'm still finding it hard to actually believe that I did it. LOL I am really looking forward to week 6. People must be sick to death of me by now, all I talk about is running. LOL It really is so addictive.

[Stefliser Graduate in reply to caz1_ca]

LOL! I remember when I heard that I had to run for 20 minutes, I checked my phone to make sure I was listening to the right podcast and they hadn't got mixed up somehow. I then had to rewind to the beginning to make sure that Laura did actually say 'Week 5' at the beginning.

I know about the boring people thing as well. I do that too. But so far I've inspired 2 others to take up the programme, and they've each inspired a couple more. That has to be a good thing!!

Well done again

[petal51 Graduate]

Well done you! Yes, you've broken the back of this now. Keep up the very positive attitude, it's great!

I've had several little tears throughout this, (both in joy, exhaustion and all sorts of other emotions too) - even in week 1, so don't worry about that, I'm sure there will be more!

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to petal51]

Thanks Petal. I still get a big grin every time I think that I ran for 20 minutes. LOL

[mason73 Graduate]

Well done for doing the run i am on week 5 second run tonight so sunday is my big day and i must admit 20 mins seems sooooo long but i must admit reading these blogs really does spur me to run and does help you to have self belief in yourself good luck with week 6 x

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to mason73]

I really doubted myself before I went out today, but I just took it slow and listen to what Laura was telling me and it worked. Just go out there and do it, it's what you have been working towards.

Good luck with your run.

[Bilby Graduate]

Saw the first sentence and grinned - CONGRATS! We're definitely going to make this

[caz1_ca Graduate]

We will indeed Bilby, we will indeed. And thank you!

[greenlegs Graduate]

Congratulations - that's the big one dealt with! and brilliant work at gremlin-flicking - good riddance to them!

[caz1_ca Graduate]

Thank you Greenlegs.

[con-brio Graduate]

Love your post and your obvious "runners high".

Week 6 here we come!

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to con-brio]

Oh I certainly had a runners high. LOL I really couldn't wipe the grin off my face. And today i still can't believe I did it.

[ZipPea Graduate]

AMAZING!! WELL DONE YOU! I'm one run behind you so will be doing w5r3 on wednesday, hope it goes as well as yours!

[caz1_ca Graduate]

Thanks Kate.

Just go at the pace that is comfortable for you no matter how slow. I think the 20 minute run is more mental than physical. You keep telling yourself you can do it, and before you know it you will have.

Let us know how you get one. And good luck.