Legs Like Lead 😞

[JaxO]

W6R2.... What has happened?? Legs felt soooo heavy and only just managed the 1st ten minutes 😕. 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. 😬

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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.

[JaxO Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, just really strange though that the 20 minutes was ok. I'll keep going till it feels right again.

[Lyndz7 Graduate]

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!

[JaxO Graduate in reply to Lyndz7]

Thank you, think that's a good call. I certainly didn't expect this for two ten minute runs 😕.

[JohnBlake Graduate]

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!

[JaxO Graduate]

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!! 😊

[runswithdogs Graduate]

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.

[JaxO Graduate in reply to runswithdogs]

Weird how this happens and to most people. As you say, onwards and upwards. Appreciate your reply.... thanks 😊

[agedsnailspace Graduate]

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.

[JaxO Graduate in reply to agedsnailspace]

Ah yes, those head gremlins, need to get their act together! Thanks for everything. I need to get this twinging leg muscle ache sorted before I re do wk6r1, think I'll do a bit of cycling this week to keep going.

[nhs2015 Graduate]

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

[helcl Graduate in reply to nhs2015]

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

[JaxO Graduate in reply to nhs2015]

Believe it, you will be able to, faith in Laura and her brilliant guidance. I had to re do wk5, but wow, I amazed myself like so many others and got there. Lots of luck to you, as Agedsnailspace said, watch out for those head gremlins....you can do it! 😊

[helcl Graduate]

One bad run does not a couch potato make. 😉

Go out there next time and slow it down a bit

[JaxO Graduate in reply to helcl]

Thanks, I will! 😀

[Zev1963 Graduate]

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

[JaxO Graduate in reply to Zev1963]

Thanks Zev, I did approach week 6 thinking that this is all going to be good this week and let my guard down. Once bitten though, it won't happen again!