Week 4. Dagnabbit

[badcrumble]

Tried my first run of week 4 and totally muffed it up 😢. I couldn't even run the first 3 min segment even though I'd done them ok-ish last week and it went from bad to worse, with me bent over from cramp in both calves and not getting anywhere near finishing it all. 5 mins without stopping? No sireee.

I got up to 4 mins on one go without dying but I just couldn't do the 5. If Michael J had been there with me in person, instead of being all silky smooth in my ears, he'd have got a slap around the chops today! 'You're halfway' he shouts and rings his bell. I grunt back 'you must be joking. I've been running for hours'!!!

I gave up and went home, disappointment in every step. Btw he keeps telling me to go slow. I can't run any slower, as if I did I'd be jogging on the spot! Will repeat it though and keep trying. Happy Christmas all 🍸🍷🎅🏻🌲🎁🎉

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

SLOW DOWN.............. and then it is easy.

[Imeviesgranny Graduate]

Don’t give up and don’t be downhearted! Take IannodaTruffe’s sage advice and keep at it. We’ve all had bad sessions and just have to put them down to experience!

Good luck

[Hidden]

I struggled in week 4 and also wanted to slap the sexy voiced Mr Johnson round the chops! My next run was fine and I bet yours is too. X

[Bridget007 Graduate]

Don’t be disappointed it was just one of those days, next time you go you will probably wonder why it all went wrong this time! I know what you mean though halfway through my last run I was shocked when told I was halfway! Halfway? Then when I thought I’d definitely done it I had “just” 60 seconds to go! 😬. Next time you’ll do it! 🤶🏻🎄🎅🏻🍸🍷🍾

[Anthie Graduate]

Yes, as other members said, trust the programme and don't feel disappointed: a lot of us had to repeat a few runs before reaching W5. It was one of those days when you feel tired even before starting. Also, your body may need two days instead of one day in-between runs. It's always possible to run slower I wish you a successful run before Xmas!

[Gbh36]

Oh dear - I’ve just finished week3 and just had a look at Week 4 - worried about it too.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate in reply to Gbh36]

Do not worry Gbh, you are ready...slow and steady😊x

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Just a practise run then badcrumble..

Cramp in both calves, were you a bit dehydrated maybe...?its the time of year when we forget to keep our good fluids up..don't worry about it.

Rest up and then have another go... you will be able to do the run, and every time you go out builds up your stamina remember...

Put it behind you, trust the plan and drink more water on your rest day and run days...

You can do this😊xx