Wow! I was terrified to try run #3 so I had put it off because I didn't think I could do it. I didn't understand why the program I'm using went from an 8 minute run to 20 minutes! But, I decided to go ahead and try and I did it! I am so proud of myself and it felt so good. I haven't been able to do than in a very long time. I know to some it is no big deal and honestly I jog pretty slow but even so I am happy and ready for week 6!!!!
Week 5 Run 3: Wow! I was terrified to try run #... - Couch to 5K
Week 5 Run 3
Well done- it's a great feeling.
Well done!
To be fair , W5R2 is 16 minutes of running with a short walk halfway thru. So 20 minutes isn't that much more - but the program is designed so that you are prepared for it.
Remember that Week 2 sees a 50% increase in running time (from 1 minute to 1.5 mins). Week 3 sees a 100% increase (!) - 1.5 min to 3.
So 2x 8 min to 20, isn't actually too much of a leap. It just looks like it.
What's happened is that Weeks 1-4 have got you used to being on your feet for 20-25 minutes, so jogging for 20 mins, actually turns out to be much easier than you imagine.
Did you know that when you train for a marathon (I haven't), you actually never run the full distance until the race (26.2 miles) itself? The longest training run will probably be around 20 miles - the principle being that all the training, from short runs at the start to doing say 3x 18 mile runs a week, is enough to help you run a single 26 miles when the time comes.
Imagine running for 20 miles (maximum) in training and then expect to run 6 miles (10k!) extra on the day of the race? But the same logic and science applies.
Cheers
John
That was pretty much the tactic I used for W5R3. Knew I could do the 8 minute runs either side of the 3 minute walk. It was just a case of joining the dots in the middle. Not sure if that made it any easier or less nerve wracking but hey!
Fantastic! Such a brilliant feeling when you discover that you can do what you thought you couldn't!
Keep up the good work
Thanks everyone! I really love the information and support this community provides. I hate that I am unable to download the UK couch to 5k program with Julie in it because I am in the U.S.
Cant you do it from here ?
nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...
Or doesnt it work ? Sorry if I have given you the wrong link, tech is a bit of a weakness of mine xxx
I can get the podcasts but not the app. When I try to download the app from the App Store it says I must change to the UK. When I change to the UK store it says I must change back to US lol.
I am using the podcasts alone (I live in Sweden) and it works well for me!
Well done. That's my next run. Hoping to get out in next couple of days for it. Glad it went wellfor you
Congratulations. Feels like you're on top of the world doesn't it?
Congratulations! That's a huge milestone in the programme and you just cracked it Well done, and enjoy the afterglow of success! Bet you're still smiling about it today
Happy running!
Well done you!
I think many of us felt exactly like you..but, you did it!
Well done, a great milestone completed! I'm planning on doing it tomorrow, hope it goes well.
Very well done! That is a huge achievement!