Week 5 Run 2 and going in feeling like this was going to be my bad run...

[ReyC]

R2 today and was feeling wary about it all morning. I couldn't figure out why, I haven't really struggled with any runs yet, I had an early night, a decent breakfast, good amount of water and its a gorgeous day.

I had downloaded map my run just out of interest. I have avoided any apps like this because I didn't want to be bummed out by finding I had just done 1.5k, I was happy to just be doing the time. But curiousity finally got the better of me..

(actually, now that I think about it, I think the app was what was causing my nervousness - I have been quite chuffed to date and I was scared of popping that bubble..)

Anyway, off I went. And it was totally fine. The 8 mins didn't even feel that much more than 5. I kept my regular pace for the first 8 and once I was halfway through the second I picked it up a bit which was fun.

I was also quite pleased that mapmyrun recorded a 4.3km workout. That includes the 15 mins of walking but as i up the amount of running and speed it looks like 5k is totally achievable.

I really continue to be amazed how sensibly following this programme can work for almost anyone.

[Snats Graduate]

i am doing week 5 run 2 tomorrow and was thinking about using mapmyrun. i was a little wary about it though. maybe i will use it to see. well done

[annasee Graduate]

Likewise. Can't believe I'm doing it and running for over 50 minutes now. never ever done that in my life before.

[Jmh78]

I'm doing w5 r2 today and you've got me curious too! Well done on getting this far and good look for the big one! I completed the programme 2 years ago and could only manage 5k in 39 minutes but I feel stronger this time...now, which app to use...