Week 4 done, bring on Week 5: Completed week... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

133,848 members159,292 posts

Week 4 done, bring on Week 5

achydunlin profile image
3 Replies

Completed week 4 the other day, actually found by the third day I could do 5 minutes fairly easily and the interval walk wasn't needed. I'm actually starting to recover my breath faster. Starting week 5 today.... the jump to 8 minutes looks fairly scary but I'm sure now that it's just a mental thing, but am trying not to think about the week 5 run 3 20 minutes run...

Have also found I run much better in the evening than the morning - I can go further and seem to have more energy. Good running everyone!

Written by
achydunlin profile image
achydunlin
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
3 Replies
runningnearbeirut profile image
runningnearbeirutGraduate

Well done for doing 5 minutes fairly easily. You'll be fine in week 5. The programme works by changing the balance between walking and running, and you'll be ready for the 20 minutes when it comes.

achydunlin profile image
achydunlin

Thanks for that runningnearbeirut, I hope so!

danzargo profile image
danzargoGraduate

Yeah, you'll be ready for the 20 min special. You should check out some of the other blogs about week 5 to give yourself a boost. Its very do-able. Go for it!

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Week 4 completed - Bring on Week 5

Well, I did it. Week 4 successfully completed. I found it tough but I guess that's the idea ;-)...

Week 4 done - bring on Week 5 - eek!

Bit late but finished my 3rd run of week 4 yesterday. All good except my hips were aching a little...

Week 5 Run 2 Done

Did run 2 this ending after long day at work and long commute. Found first 8 minute run the...

Week 4 done , afraid of week 5

Hi guys I completed week 4 , but was struggling in last 5 min runs .. heart rate going to 170 bpm...

Week 4 day 1 - done!!

I managed it!!! I was so nervous when starring my run that I wouldn't be able to manage such an...