That was as challenging as W1R1, maybe even more. Especially the last 3 minutes of running. Both legs and lungs gave up in the end. But I went through. Hope W3R2 will be easier.
W3R1 - that was really tough: That was as... - Couch to 5K
W3R1 - that was really tough
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Well, both legs giving up is marginally better than just one leg giving up - then you find yourself going round in circles, which is very frustrating.
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It will be. You know exactly what to expect now. Just slow down a bit and you'll be just fine.
Your legs will get stronger as they get more used to regular running - bear in mind by this stage they've only been out 7 times. The muscles adapt quickly but it takes a little while for them to realise this is an ongoing thing. As for the lungs, as Mum said, slow down. I would guess at least 90% of us try to run too fast the first few weeks. It is time on your feet that builds stamina, not speed. Make a conscious effort to reduce your speed by 30% or more, regardless of how slow you feel you are going, and I guarantee your breathing will cease to be an issue. (you will still be breathing, just for the avoidance of doubt)
Well, my previous run - W2R3 - was a piece of cake, I was flying. The more strange it was when I almost died on W3R1.
Alright, will try to slow down. Thanks for the advice!
There's also the annoyance of some runs being more difficult than others for reasons you will never discover. Put it down to experience and keep going!
W3R1 just about did for me, as well. Like you, W2R3 had seemed easy, and I thought that might carry me through, but it was hell! I took an extra rest day, and today I did W3R2, and enjoyed it. I consciously slowed down, got my breathing sorted and actually sort of felt I could have gone on for longer. (But didn't - I'm not THAT stupid.) I'm trying not to think past the next run now, as that's when it gets scary.