Heather: Time has come. It's the finale. Are you ready to run 5k? I'm hoping Pippa is. It's been an
eight-week progressive plan. Can you even remember eight weeks ago when you were on the couch and now
about to run 5k? Well, today we're going to keep things simple with a little bit of an insight
into how Pippa has found the last two weeks. Then, it's crunch time, to see if all that hard work has
paid off. I've got a good feeling about this one. [music]
We've covered all eight weeks of the training program in this Couch to 5k
video series. Today's video is a celebration of all the hard work that you guys have put in,
and, of course, Pippa. I know you're not here to hear me chat. You want to know how Pippa's
been getting on, so let's catch up. Pippa: Hello, I'm just on my way to
do my first run after running with Heather. I'm feeling quite confident,
which might be a silly thing to say, but I think we're going to do this 5k,
not in the time that I would have liked. I am much slower after my time off than I was before,
and that's a bit frustrating, but focusing on actually finishing, which is the plan.
Yes, the end is in sight. Well done to everyone that's joined
me. I can't believe we're nearly done. Thank you for all your amazing comments. Honestly,
it's been so nice having such support. It's hard when you work with professional athletes.
Hard not to feel a bit disheartened at how slow you are or how much you're struggling,
so it does help when people say nice things. [music]
Hello, everyone. Wilma's going to give me a bit of a pep talk.
Yes, she's not that enthusiastic. Wilma, what do you think for me doing this 5k?
I feel like she's licking the paint in anxiety. Not very inspirational.
I haven't actually done the last 35-minute run of the challenge because life got in
the way and there wasn't enough time between me doing that and to recover for the big 5k video.
The 5k run is now going to be my longest run that I'll have done, which makes me a bit nervous.
I'm not as confident anymore. I feel like earlier me, a few days ago me, was an idiot,
so let's see how we go. Any last-minute
advice, Wilma? Oh well, that's awkward. Heather: All right, Pippa, I want to start by
thanking you for all of the effort you've put into this. For the running, but also for the vloggings.
I know it's not something you do in your day job. This, you've done the hard work. Today,
I want you to look at it like a celebration of what you've done so far.
Pippa: Okay. Heather: Are you feeling ready?
Pippa: I actually feel much more confident after I run, like I feel good,
but now I don't know if I'm overconfident and then I'm going mess up my pacing.
Heather: You're overthinking. Stop it now. Pippa: Yes, always.
Heather: Well, you've had so much support. I don't know if you've looked at any of the comments,
but they have been so lovely all the way through. You've really inspired those people
who've been doing it. I think they've all got the faith, I've got the faith in you.
How quick do you think you're going to run today, and also what are you going to be happy with?
So I know how to judge it to help you. Pippa: I feel like I will run around 32,
33 minutes. I think I'd be happy with 31, 32. I don't think 30 is possible,
but we'll see. Heather: It's a challenge. Well,
we'll have to go and find out. [music]
I know Pippa has done the hard work, and I know that she can run the 5k. The question is,
can she get close to 30 minutes? She's a little bit worried, I have faith. It is time
for our final run together. We've walked here for the start, so we've done our warm-up,
we've got a target. There's no more procrastination to be done, and I
think it's time to get going, Pippa. I've got my watch ready.
Pippa: Okay. Heather: Three, two,
we're going that way, one. Off we go. [music]
Oh, just done a K. How are you doing, Pippa? Pippa: I'm okay. I feel like we're going much
faster than normal. [music]
Heather: We've got a good rhythm at the moment. We're finally done with 1k. I don't want to make
Pippa talk too much, but you said it feels a bit quicker? Is it something you want to hold on?
Pippa: Yes, I'm just worrying about the longevity of it.
Heather: Stop worrying. We'll try and get there. Pippa: Okay.
[music] Heather: We're coming up to halfway now. The worst
is done. It's going to be basically downhill. Pippa: Thank goodness. Well, I feel like we've
been going a lot longer than we have. Now you just said halfway, but at least I've done more
than there is left, if you know what I mean. Heather: Yes. That's what I like a positive
mindset. Pippa: Yes.
[music] Heather:
All right, Pippa, you've got this. Just keep that rhythm you've got now.
Keep using those arms and just think a few more steps over time, and then we'll
be there. [music]
We're into the last K now. I'm not going to ask you to talk because I
want you to give it everything that you've got left. I know you're good at the speed
and with shorter breaths. Think of this is like a shorter part, a few stretches,
and then will go for something quicker. Get your arms going. We have just over half a kilometre.
I know you can do it, and you know you can do it now. Come on, 300 meters. Come on,
girl. Just awesome
stuff. I'm getting goosebumps. I'm so excited at how well you're doing. This is brilliant.
Come on. Let's go attacking. Look at my heels, come on. 150 meters, come on. Here we go. You're
doing so well. I just think this is going to be a really good time, come on. 100 meters.
Come on, give me a bit of a kick, you've got a bit left. That's it.
Think of the last few minutes of a netball match when everything's burning and you've
got my incentive. 50 meters, come on. Come on. 20 meters,
come on, stretch those legs. Come on, 4.99, come on, yes, 5k. Whoo. [clapping] I'm so proud of
you. Pippa:
That was so hard. I knew that you were going faster
than we did before. Then when you were like, "Come on faster." I was like "What? More?"
Heather: But you did it. You did it. Pippa: Oh my god, you got me through
it. You're motivational. Heather: Do you have any idea
what time you might have been? Pippa: I feel like that was like 32.
Heather: Good news, 31:30. Pippa: Oh my God, amazing.
Heather: That's right, I am so proud of you. Pippa: Oh my god. That was so good. Imagine
if I said like 30. Heather: 31 personally.
Pippa: Oh my God, amazing. Okay, I'm chuffed. Heather: Considering less than two weeks ago,
it took us 30 minutes to do four and a half, so you were a minute and a half
quicker than that in just about 10 days. Pippa: Yes, I'm really pleased with that. I'm
also very pleased it's done now. Heather: Okay.
That's amazing. I've got goosebumps,
I'm so happy for you. That was brilliant. Pippa: Thank you. Well, thank you for making
it possible, because if I did it on my own, I definitely wouldn't have
pushed myself as much as you did. Heather: I was on that edge at the
end. I know I was pushing you quite hard, but I didn't want you to talk.
Pippa: It was more like, if I do it, it's a jog and you made me run,
so I feel like I'm a runner now. Heather: Yes, hear that guys? Pippa is a
runner. Yes, that's what we wanted. Is it too soon to ask if you want to do our 5 to 10k program?
Pippa: 100% too soon. [laughter]
There's no way I could double that. Heather: Well, amazing work. Amazing work
all of you guys as well, and big thanks for following it. Big thanks to Pippa.
Pippa: Thank you. Heather: Give us a like
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