W6R2.... What has happened?? Legs felt soooo heavy and only just managed the 1st ten minutes π. And.... I hate to even say this, but I couldnt finish the second run...what has happened to me? Thought that I was going swimmingly well. Hey ho, another re-run on Thursday. π¬
Legs Like Lead π: W6R2.... What has happened... - Couch to 5K
Legs Like Lead π
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I wouldn't worry about it Jax, it goes like that sometimes, just go and do it again until it feels right.
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Don't worry W6 catches a lot of people out!! It certainly did me. Take a couple of rest days, re run and move on onwards and upwards!
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Don't big it up, Jax, it's s slight hitch, not a disaster-trend! We all get them, and get past them, and you'll be exactly the same! Go Jax!
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Thanks JohnBlake, I think that it just took me by surprise.... I haven't heard of anything like this before. But it ain't stopping me!! π
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It's funny. Some days you run no problem. The next you struggle with 5 minutes. It happens to everyone, just chalk it up to a bad run and move on.
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Ah, the dreaded week 6 intervals...
As others have said, lots of people get caught out by the intervals in week 6. I'm not sure if it's the coming down from the high of the week 5 run 3 or if we just all set off too fast, but this week is renowned for causing trouble. Put it behind you. You will see it off next time. This was just a reminder that it does take effort. We all need to have overcome one bad run before finishing the program to make sure we have the determination to keep running once the program is finished. After this week, there are no more intervals - just the head gremlins to put firmly in their place and then you will have all the skills and fitness you need to set you up as a runner for life! Look on it as a lesson learned and move on.
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Reading your post and following replies make me scared. I am slow and redoing week 4. I am a bit frighten of week 6. How on earth can I run 10minutes ! I am starting to panic
Don't panic. You are a couple of weeks away yet. All you have to remember is to slow it down and don't expect the intervals to be easy after week 5
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One bad run does not a couch potato make. π
Go out there next time and slow it down a bit
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Yes, as everyone else said, week six catches us out. We are elated after the achievement of W5R3, and think that W6 is going to be a doddle. I guess we let our guard down, and probably set off to quickly for the W6 runs thinking they will be so easy.
Dont worry, the program works. The previous runs have prepared you for W6, and you can definately do it. After W5 the challenge is mainly mental rather than physical. So, remember to start your run at a gentle pace. Listen to the lovely Laura, and do as she tells you, and all will be well.
Happy running