C25k week 5 run 3

[gareth0073]

Sorry for the lateness. Well we're here at the end of week 3 this time is a 20 minute run !!!!!!!!!! Really are you for sure I remember thinking then I done it and what a buzz you can do this !!!!! It's a big one and do treat yourself after go for it good luck Gareth

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Gareth,

Hope you're having a great week yourself, and here's to our 3rd run of Week 5 - we can do this!!!

I'll pin this post, and link to the previous one, just incase people are looking for it:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Good luck everyone with the 3rd run (or whichever run you're currently doing, as I know some people are at different stages, but enjoy it - whatever you're doing!).

Lowcal

[IndigoBlue61]

Well done 😊 That's an excellent achievement, you deserve to feel very proud! 😊👟🎉😊

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Well, I eventually managed to beat back the gremlins and complete run 3 this morning

It was an extremely slow run, 5K in 47.18 mins, so in order to make it a more positive experience, I ran an extra 1K for a total of 6k in 57.03 mins.

I enjoy the run more as time goes on, so feel that distance and not speed is definitely going to be for me.

Our mindset plays such a big part in being able to achieve these runs and this morning, I managed to put things into perspective by realising that to graduate the C25K, you need to be able to complete 3 x 30min runs. Well I've already done that and more, so anything else I achieve now, is icing on the cake

For anyone else who's struggling, or who thinks that they wouldn't be able to do this, I'd like to say, you CAN! 6 weeks ago, I couldn't run for 60 seconds and now I can run for just about 60 mins! Honestly, if I can do it, anybody can

Thanks Gareth, for your continued faith in us and for your unstinting support

[gareth0073 7lbs in reply to moreless]

The one thing they should say is yes it is c25k but it should be run 30 mins non stop to do 5 k in 30 mins will take a little more time but you are doing great treat yourself proud of you Gareth

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to gareth0073]

Thanks Gareth, I wouldn't and couldn't have done it without you

[fleur64 in reply to gareth0073]

Crumbs yes I struggle to do a 30 minute 5k and I've been at this for 17 years 🤓

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to moreless]

Hi Moreless,

This is brilliant! Well done!!! Glad you're enjoying the runs more as time goes on. Really great!

Lowcal

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Zest]

Thanks Lowcal

[PippiRuns 6kg Restart Nov 2023 in reply to moreless]

You are doing incredibly well, moreless! Isn't it great to be a runner?!

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to PippiRuns]

Thanks Iben

It's way beyond what I imagined and has opened up a world of possibilities for me. I'm thrilled to be able to call myself a runner!

[fleur64 in reply to moreless]

That is such amazing progress. Way beyond anything that I would even think was possible tbh what a superstar you are 🍾👣👟

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi everyone,

I did my 3rd run of the week this afternoon - thankfully it wasn't raining - but the ground was a bit wet in places as it has been raining quite a bit in the morning. Also, it was extremely hot and humid - I came back incredibly sweaty!

But I'm glad I did it, and I'm looking forward to another great week ahead.

We can do this!

Lowcal

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Zest]

Well done Lowcal! Fantastic achievement!

I think you're really clever dealing with the heat and humidity, I wonder if I shall have the same stamina when I'm on holiday. Hot weather and I don't get on very well. I'm perfectly in sync with our Scottish climate!

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to moreless]

Thanks Moreless! We can do this!

[PippiRuns 6kg Restart Nov 2023 in reply to Zest]

Well done, Lowcal. That 20 min run is really a milestone, I think. You can do this, you can definitely do this!

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to PippiRuns]

Thanks - I appreciate your encouragement!

[fleur64 in reply to Zest]

Woo hoo well done. I'm the queen of coming home sweaty and there are always days you don't want to go out and days when it's hard: if it was easy everyone would do it. And I've truly found the rewards in self-esteem, confidence and mood to be amazing. 👣👟🍾

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to fleur64]

Thanks for your brilliant support, Fleur - much appreciated!!!

[fleur64 in reply to Zest]

Always here to support exercise in general and running in particular because it's brought so much to my life. Hilly half mara on Sunday and it's not even a year since I finished treatment. Blessed.

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to fleur64]

Wow, Fleur, wishing you a wonderful run on Sunday - or did you do it on Sunday just gone? Whichever it is/was, I hope you enjoy/ed it!

Lowcal

[fleur64 in reply to Zest]

Sunday coming thanks. It's one of the most challenging things I ever do

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to fleur64]

Good luck!

[fleur64 in reply to Zest]

2h 33m. I had actually forgotten quite how hard it is: tree roots, stones and still going up hill 1.5 miles from the end. 😱 That said it is a beautiful, delightful friendly event and that's the fastest I've ever done it (over 3 minutes quicker than 2 years ago).

[JaySeeSkinny]

You 2 moreless and Zest are just brilliant. A whole new world opens up when you can run, it is a really great way of working off stress (and calories). Are you on your own now, or are there others still doing the programme?

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to JaySeeSkinny]

Hi JaySeeSkinny,

I'm hoping there are still some people with us on this running expedition, but not quite sure where they are - hopefully out running, or preparing to run.

Lowcal