Did W3R1 and it wasn't as hard as I'd convinced myself it would be although it was hard! Unfortunately there's been a bit of a family crisis this week which meant that I didn't get out to do runs 2 and 3. Today I feel physically and emotionally tired so am having a rest day, then tomorrow will start again. I feel i should start week 3 again and complete all 3 runs rather than just 2 before going on to week 4. Is this the best way to do it?
W3 runs - take two.: Did W3R1 and it wasn't as... - Couch to 5K
W3 runs - take two.
Sorry you've had a crisis to deal with. Hopefully getting back out running will help. I would see how you feel after 2 more runs - if you feel good move forward - if not repeat it one more time. Let your body decide.
Exactly what OldPossum said. Do your next two runs and then see how you feel. A family crisis is enough to deal with. Take things easy and go with how you feel.
Just my tuppence worth but I would go on the next run and not focus at all on it being a 'success' day - just relax back into it and be kind to yourself and have that little bit of time just for you. At a similar point in my programme that is what I did and I had a ball - I decided to see how SLOWLY it was possible for me to go and still be running Not only was it really relaxing, fun and a total antidote to the stress that had accumulated - I actually did a LOT better than I would have thought possible if I had set any kind of distance/speed goal that day The only 'best' way to do this programme is to make it work for you - and mostly people like having fun when they work
Thank you John and Ullyrunner. I think you're right. I need to relax and just go and enjoy it. I'm going out again in the morning. Will let you know how I get on when I've done the next 2. Thanks everyone for the support :-).
Good Luck Curlyann ! xxx