WEEK 4 RUN 1

[NewRunnerr]

Just completed this run and boy the last 5 mins were a killer! Maybe it’s because you’re running for a total of 16 mins compared to the 9 mins in week 3? However was still thoroughly enjoyed ☺️

[Hidden]

I found one of the week 4 runs tough too. But you did it, so well done!

[NewRunnerr in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! 😊

[rolysmate Graduate]

some days are just tough

[rolysmate Graduate]

well dddone, maybe just slow the pace a little to make it a bit easier

[NewRunnerr in reply to rolysmate]

Thank you, that’s exactly what I did for the last 5 haha

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Keep it slow and steady and you will be just fine

[NewRunnerr in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you oldfloss 😊

[Saffa71]

We are at exactly the same stage. The last 5 mins were a real push for me too but felt so good when it was done!

[NewRunnerr in reply to Saffa71]

Yes a push but like you said felt so good when it was done, week 5 begins on Christmas Day then? 😅☺️

[hblewett Graduate]

I'm just finishing W4 and found this not too bad, but I do take it slooow, as the man says. Hope to get a bit quicker over the week so it looks more like I'm jogging than trying to see how slow it is possible to jog! I found the transition w2 to w3 harder, so didn't think I'd manage the 5 mins, but I did. I think keeping it slow must be the key.

[NewRunnerr in reply to hblewett]

Yes maybe I should focus on my pace and keep it slow during these early weeks. Hahaaa that made me chuckle I’m sure we’ll both get there in the end

[TheJazzSinger]

I’m in my mid-60’s and have just completed w4r2. I regularly exercise and have done a zumba class every week for a few years, walk and swim, so my breathing is easy when running. However my legs have suffered a bit more this week and the thought of running a whole 20 minutes at the end of w5 is pretty daunting. I think I may have to repeat a few before I attempt it.

[NewRunnerr in reply to TheJazzSinger]

I agree the main reason that last 5 were hard for me was my legs, my breathing was fine too but I guess they’re just not used to it yet. Don’t worry if you’ve come this far the 20 mins will be fine for you.