Week 6 run 2

[Jan_j]

After completing W5R3, never thought I would be able to run 20 minutes with no stops..... but then W6R2 I really struggled to do the 10 minutes x 2!! How does that work? Anybody else had the same?

[Steve_L Graduate]

I think most perople are surprised to find that after the elation of doing the 20 minutes non-stop surprisingly easily, the intervals in week 6 are hard. Don't really know why, other than perhaps the walk breaks the rhythm up. You're doing well, though, and you've done the hardest bits now.

[Jan_j Graduate in reply to Steve_L]

Thank you! Have to admit I will be glad when I complete tomorrow's final run in week 6 though!

[Ugifer]

This is perhaps the most common week for people to come here and say that they are disappointed!

I think the 20-mins straight is a big high and it feels like you can run forever. Then you maybe take the 2 x 10min a little too fast or you're still recovering from your first ever long run and W6 really hurts.

Your are doing great - and I'm sure you'll cope fine for W6R3. After that it's all non-stop runs so you'll not have to keep stopping and starting again!

Keep it up!

Ugi

[rammsteinqueen Graduate]

I really enjoyed week 6 but I have heard it catches a few people out. However, from week 7 onwards I am finding the going a lot tougher... no breaks - just constant running. I know it is what we're all aiming for but I am just finding it harder and harder

[Jiggity]

I've just come back from w6r3, and after feeling the same as you after previous runs, was a bit nervous! But it all went well and I did it, feeling good (which I certainly didn't feel last run). Everyone keeps saying trust in Laura, and I guess they're right!

[DeanP]

Yep, I had exactly the same problem this week with that! I had to retry it yesterday and just about managed it on my 2nd attempt. As I said in my own post about it, I think the problem was my pace. My mind was telling me that I had done 20 mins non stop the week before so 10 mins must be easy so I unconsciously tried to go faster. As soon as I slowed it back down it was much easier. Slow and steady for me at least, I'll work on speed much later!

You're certainly not alone, have another go!