Week 2 done.

[Clairecandothis]

I've finished week 2! I can jog for 90 seconds now but I'm ready to stop when it's finished. How do I suddenly double that to 3 minutes jog tomorrow?! 😲🤣

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

You take it just that wee bit slower, and chant to yourself "I can do this, I am doing this". You will be pleasantly surprised when you finish! The programme is building you up, week on week, to be able to take on the slightly longer runs.

Don't underestimate the mental challenges of starting to run – you have to talk yourself out of any negative talk whilst running!

Congrats on getting to week 3, and onwards and upwards! You are doing very well.

[Clairecandothis Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thank you.

I will practise my positivity chants and post tomorrow once I've done it. 😊 x

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

By trusting the programme. If you hadn't realised it before, then Week 1 prepares you for Week 2. In fact every run you do prepares you for the next one. Keep repeating that to yourself as you go on. Oh, and don't be deceived by Week 5... in my opinion Week 4 is the most important week.

Well done on getting this far!

Good luck!

John

[Clairecandothis Graduate in reply to John_W]

Haha

I try not to look ahead until I'm there lol. But I will trust the programme. Thank you x

[TedG Graduate]

I can only echo what Sadie and John have said. I remember you being daunted by the increase from Wk1 to W2....it wasn’t that bad was it? 😊

Trust in the programme, take it steady and remember, if you’re getting breathless....slow down!

Enjoy W3 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Clairecandothis Graduate in reply to TedG]

This is true! I will do it, I just might be back to out of breath again after lol 😁 x

[revrock Graduate]

Had exactly the same thoughts but just kept on going. Self talk is important and getting yourself in a good head space. You can do it.

[Ksjo Graduate]

Hi Clairecandothis, I'm so glad you posted this because I am feeling exactly the same! I completed W2R3 on Saturday so W3 starts tonight. I am genuinely nervous about going up to 3mins, it seems impossible! I know people say slow down...but I'm pretty sure I'd be walking if I slowed down anymore at some points ...haha! That said, I'm loving it, and I'm already looking forward to the post run feeling of having completed it. Best of luck with W3..I'll let you know how I get on tomorrow. Keep us updated!

[Clairecandothis Graduate in reply to Ksjo]

So lovely to meet someone at the same stage! I'm loving it too and very much looking forward to that buzz I get once I've done it! Well done for your week 3 run 1tonight!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Have you read the guide to the plan? healthunlocked.com/couchto5... h

The links about motivation and positivity may help.

Go slow and you will be fine.

[Clairecandothis Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you. I'll give it another read through to boost my self belief 😊

[Jen58]

I hear what you are saying and I am still in week one ... I am now following you .... you are now my inspiration... keep going Clairecandothis I am watching you and cheering you all the way 😁

[Clairecandothis Graduate in reply to Jen58]

Awe bless ya. Thank you 😊 I'll do it and keep inspiring x

[Lillybeth30mins Graduate]

I can’t think of any reply except: you just will!! I was very unsure about the increase to 3 mins (esp as I thought it was going to be 2 mins!😉) but I finished the first 3 mins with a big fat smile on my face!... it was hard, not gonna lie, but, just keep moving and it will happen.... promise. Good luck 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Liz x

[Clairecandothis Graduate in reply to Lillybeth30mins]

Lols yep exactly what I thought! I'm determined to do it but double just seems tough! I just keep counting 1 to 4 in time to my music lol 🙈🤣 xx

[Burnhambeach]

I am one run behind you so love to know how you get on. Best of luck

[Clairecandothis Graduate in reply to Burnhambeach]

I'll let you know after tomorrow's run!