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Just finished wk5 run2

FestivalDiva
FestivalDiva Posts: 84 Member
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Yay I can't believe it I'm starting to believe I can actually run!!! Wow. Have always hated running -all the shaking of body parts and pain in lungs (enjoyed swimming/ cycling /bodyboarding/ rowing) but now I'm beginning to master it. What a feeling! My self esteem is increasing with each session. Woohoo:love:

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  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    Yay!!!!
  • PaytraB
    PaytraB Posts: 2,360 Member
    Isn't it a great feeling? Congratulations on coming so far.
  • FestivalDiva
    FestivalDiva Posts: 84 Member
    Thanks for your comments :D
  • Randyamc
    Randyamc Posts: 365 Member
    Congrats!! Can't wait to get there! I still hate it.... every single time!! hahaha
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Me too! Me too! Both the shaking body parts and the breathing. Isn't it amazing? It's such a gift! I'm happy for you (and your body parts will stop shaking soon as well).
  • FestivalDiva
    FestivalDiva Posts: 84 Member
    Haha thanks for comments! I managed wk5 3 today it was tough, as anticipated. At the time I told myself I could do it and I got through it somehow, almost trance like! I can feel it in my muscles now, tired but in a good way! I'm sure looking forward to less 'wobble' more aerodynamic joggin! Bring on week 6.....
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    That trancelike state is when your body is making the most gains. There's a good possibility you'll find yourself a little faster during your next run.
  • lovelyrose11
    lovelyrose11 Posts: 609 Member
    I did week 5 day 2 tonight and I actually felt really good! I can't wait to do day 3 on Thursday. I never thought I would say this, but I think I can do the 20 mins straight if I really put my mind to it.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    And you can!
  • FestivalDiva
    FestivalDiva Posts: 84 Member
    That trancelike state is when your body is making the most gains. There's a good possibility you'll find yourself a little faster during your next run.

    Cool, thanks- how exciting :bigsmile:
  • FestivalDiva
    FestivalDiva Posts: 84 Member
    I did week 5 day 2 tonight and I actually felt really good! I can't wait to do day 3 on Thursday. I never thought I would say this, but I think I can do the 20 mins straight if I really put my mind to it.

    Wow I'm so with you on the psyche part- I felt the same about my body hoped my legs would stay inline with my determined mind!! I hope your 20 minutes went/goes well! After that run my legs ached the next day for the first time since the program (in a good way) and after completing W6 W1 yesterday I'm starting to feel stronger and feel like a 'real' runner! YAYYY good luck:wink:

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