Week 4 completed

[debze]

As I'm on holiday next week and unsure if I'll be able to run I wanted to complete week 4. it started off fine but then my phone cut out..I restarted it and was surprised to hear that 60 seconds was up..so I realised I'd restarted the week 1 podcast by mistake. I got sorted carried on and my phone cut out again and did this about five times. It was so frustrating and I ended up carrying my phone as it seemed to be the headphone socket that was faulty. Anyway feeling quite frustrated as my runs were stop, start I did manage to complete it.

I find my breathing is getting easier with breaths every four paces or so as opposed to two a couple of weeks ago. I think my fitness has definitely improved and although a 20 minute run looks impossible right now..I'm determined to carry on.

However, I am wondering if I can't run next week if I should still launch into week 5 afterwards or repeat a couple of week 4 runs...

[Cuig1975]

Well done I can't answer as only just did w4 r2 today , got through it and was a little easier that r1 ..... Laura does say "if you've completed other runs recently" so maybe you could progress to week 5 and see how you go 😜

[debze Graduate in reply to Cuig1975]

Yep, I think i will and if i can't then I'll have another go at a week 4 run. It's a great feeling completing a run isn't it

[Lee337 Graduate]

Hi debze,

That's a shame about your phone cutting out, but glad you managed to get it sorted so you could finish the week off.

As for attempting to start week 5...well, that's a tough one isn't it? Personally, I want to keep to the plan if I can manage it, so I don't want to do any repeating unless I really have to due to failing to complete a run (which I haven't done so far), but as you know, my big test is my next run...the dreaded W5R3, 20 minute non-stop! Help!! lol

Good luck with it, if you do decide to attempt week 5 while on your holiday.

[debze Graduate in reply to Lee337]

I haven't failed any runs as yet, so I might have a go..it's the stamina to keep running that I'm worried about but so many people have completed the plan it keeps me inspired. Good luck with your next run! I'll be watching out for your post to see how it goes

[Lee337 Graduate in reply to debze]

Same here debze ! It's not the breathing I'm worried about or where I will be running or getting stitch or sweating too much or anything like that, it's simply down to having enough stamina to be able to continue a run for around 3 times longer than I've gone before! (without stopping for a short walk in between).

Oh well, I've decided to take 2 rest days in between my runs now, so hopefully that will give my body a bit more time to heal and help me complete longer runs.

Keep on running!

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It feels so good when you get your breathing in a steady rhythm. It does finally click with your steps. Enjoy your holiday and let your muscles repair. When you come back continue on to the next week. I was ill for a week with no running for 10 days and was surprised that I went out and carried on from where I left it.

[debze Graduate in reply to Hidden]

thanks Hdoyle! I think I will at least attempt it and if I have to repeat a run I will

[CarolStr Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Sorry to hear you were unwell and not able to run, but I was so pleased when you said you were able to carry on where you left off, both for you but also for me as I've been cold-ridden with no running for 8 days now - I've just got to the continuous running stage (W7R1) so am mighty p****d off with these germs! Thought of going out today for a gentle jog in preparation for getting back to the plan and to keep the running bug alive but it's throwing down with rain :-(. So many thanks for your post