I was a bit naughty and had my 2nd run in 2 days today. I was going to do run 1 again, the one with 3 lots of 5 minutes. Then I thought I don't know, I'll just see how I go with one 8 minute (this run was 8 mins running, 5 mins walking, 8 mins running) and went from there. I had intended to do one 8 min if I could then follow the last half of run 1.
Anyway my determination to finish grew! I ran at 4:15pm it was sunny but a bit of a breeze which was lovely.
I kept a slow pace and thought that around the 3rd minute of the 1st 8 minute run I wouldn't finish it. By 5 minutes it felt easier and I told myself I only had 3 minutes left. Only! I almost passed out just contemplating 3 minutes a few weeks ago now it's an 'only'! Amazing. The last minute was the hardest. I think my natural giving up time was at 7 minutes so the last one was a push but I did it and was elated.
The 5 minute walk was bliss. ;) I recovered my breathing after a minute and a half which was great.
When it came to the second 8 minute stint it was pretty much the same, except the last 2 minutes were a push but oddly enough when I had about 10 seconds left I found myself feeling lighter and that I could manage more. It wasn't enough to make me continue though!
I know I've said this before but I might just do another run of 8-5-8 before I do the 20 minutes...we'll see! Phew. Hot!
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