Starting w4

[Gordone4]

Anyone else feel there is a big jump from w3 to w4.... Due to do it tomorrow afraid of failing

[Kasmcc100 Graduate]

It does look more complicated than week 3. But I'm viewing it as an extra 6 minutes of running, which sounds less daunting. I start week 4 on Saturday, so I'll be able to speak from experience then.

Keep going. You can do this.

[Shivster Graduate]

I'm on week 6 and without a doubt I found week 4 run 1 the hardest of all so far but managed it through sheer determination. I felt sick at the end I'd pushed myself so hard but then runs 2 and 3 that week got slightly easier. Good luck and stay positive... you can do it!

[Steve_L Graduate]

Each week is a step up from the previous one, but it's all carefully planned so it's achievable. Just take it easy, don't push the pace, and you'll be fine.

[mfamilias Graduate]

Don't concentrate on the numbers, just concentrate on one run at a time, and keep in mind all the time the progress you've made since you started! Week four is a step up, but it works out fine. It's nothing we can't handle. If I managed it, so can you!

[Notquiteoverhill Graduate]

It does seem as if there is a big difference, but I've just done it and it honestly wasn't too bad. I find it best not to think how much time you have left and just focus on the running. Strangely I found the second five minutes easier than the first.

[LucyM74]

I agree with Notquiteoverhill, the 2nd 5 min run was easier than the first. I did w4r1 on Saturday and never thought I'd be able to run for the extra 2 mins, it felt like too much of a step up. But I did it, I purposely slowed myself down so was only slightly faster than walking pace but it was a jog all the same! Trust the programme is all I can say, and you will do it! (Mind you my legs were killing me the rest of the day!)

[Hidden]

....the only thing you have to fear is fear itself...the running will be fine !

[cmcadams Graduate]

I've felt like that at the end of every week but take the advice I was given and that was just give it a go. I have just done W5r1 I still have a love hate relationship with my running but always feel great afterwards