It really seemed unlikely but this morning I ran for 20 mins. Super slowly, yes, but this Couch25K programme really works!!!
I was pretty worried about Run 3 as I struggled with the 1st 8 mins in Run 2 and then just managed to complete the 2nd 8 mins.
Anyway, today, the first 5 mins was easy and I felt so good that I thought maybe I really can do these 20 mins.
At 10 mins, Claire says "You've reached halfway and can turn back" and there I was awaiting for the 10 mins notice and then next thing I know , Claire says, "You have run for a quarter of an hour" or words to that effect! After that I knew that I was going to do it. When I got that final 60 secs warning I picked up the pace (well, a little).
It is such an awesome feeling from struggling in Week 4 to this. I think the whole of Bedford Park must have heard me shout "YES!!!" when I completed the run.
I have never run for more than 5 mins before this programme. Bring it on. Next, please!
Elated.
Mark D
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