Goodbye W3 and a scary hello to W4: Didn't think... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

134,190 members159,536 posts

Goodbye W3 and a scary hello to W4

lightweightkate profile image
lightweightkateGraduate
14 Replies

Didn't think I'd get this far - still finding it tough on the old calves but managed the last 3 mins a bit better today. Bit scared of running 5 minutes stints next but three weeks ago I couldn't run 60 seconds so I guess Laura knows what she is doing with me.

Finding I am recovering better now and slightly less out of puff after the runs and I do feel good when I get home

However, forgot to turn my Map my Run off today until after driving home and my workout made me look like the bionic man - did the first part of my last kilometre in 1 minute 😂😂😂

Written by
lightweightkate profile image
lightweightkate
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
14 Replies
poppypug profile image
poppypugGraduate

Oooh now that is speedy ! :-)

Well done Kate , keep plugging away , you're doing great ! :-) xxx

lightweightkate profile image
lightweightkateGraduate in reply topoppypug

Thanks

dddd4 profile image
dddd4Graduate

Well done you are doing well. Can just picture your face when you looked at map my run stats!

lightweightkate profile image
lightweightkateGraduate in reply todddd4

Haha! Bit like this 😮

melly4012 profile image
melly4012Graduate

Haha your last sentence made me chuckle!

I remember often having no idea how I'd manage the next week's runs - loads of us felt like that at one point but we managed it! Trust in the programme, it's set up this way so that it's achievable. You can do it!

lightweightkate profile image
lightweightkateGraduate in reply tomelly4012

Thanks & I am enjoying the challenge. Will wait until Sunday and run then

Sofargoner profile image
SofargonerGraduate in reply tomelly4012

I suppose I still wonder if there comes a point when one is obese (me, not you dear reader!) that you physically can't do a certain week? After my warm welcome to the forum the other day I am reading some of the stories of those a few weeks ahead of me and really wondering if I am going to be able to do it. I had a boss once who said he was built for fighting not running (meaning his height and stature) and it's kinda stayed with me.

Als_mum profile image
Als_mumGraduate

Laura is never wrong. Repeat after me.... !!

lightweightkate profile image
lightweightkateGraduate in reply toAls_mum

Laura is never wrong :-)

OldPossum profile image
OldPossum

I did the opposite first time I used map my run. Didn't turn it off, although was convinced I had really should put my specs on, but I then sat down with tea and breakfast for an hour. Snails pace is an understatement 😎

lightweightkate profile image
lightweightkateGraduate in reply toOldPossum

Oh I love that...how depressing :-)

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toOldPossum

Loving it... :)

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate

I think that could be the way to go! :) Go Kate.. doing fine and looking good :)

VeganNelly profile image
VeganNellyGraduate

:-)

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Goodbye week 7, well hello week 8!

Hello fellow running folk! This morning I did the last run of week 7. I struggled a little bit, but...
Sadie-runs profile image
Graduate

Dark and Scary.....

What with the 5X 50 challenge, I've gone a bit hardcore! This is the Juicyju list: Fri: 5k (...
ju-ju- profile image
Graduate

W4 R1 completed... and I enjoyed it!!?

Cannot believe I have achieved this today. I almost cried with joy when I realised I had run the...
Dizzygee profile image

Helpful, if a little scary

Middle son, via What's App message: I'll come running with you when I'm home for Christmas what's...
Maddee_6333 profile image
Graduate

Saying goodbye to W4 with Postman Pat!

Today’s w4 r3 was interesting! My data had ran out on my phone so my normal choice of the upbeat...

Moderation team

See all
Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Annieapple profile image
AnnieappleAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.