Week 4 two weeks

[Lc_85]

Hello. I had to do my third wewk 4 run on Monday of this week as I was so busy last week. Worried it might have put me back a bit. Going to do week 5 run 1 tonight. Scared. Also scared I won't be able to do it because I am over weight. Any tips and advice welcome. Thanks

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

There is nothing to be scared of......it is a training plan, not the Spanish Inquisition!

Read this healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Relax and enjoy it.

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

[Lc_85 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Yes I did. Thanks. I guess I am just scared incase my weight means I won't be able to physically run it of that makes sense. But I ran week five run one tonight 😀

[Whatsapp Graduate]

Take it at your pace. If you struggle then slow-down. Try to focus on other things, rather than counting down the clock. Enjoy your surroundings, think about the smug post you will put on here when you are done, remember why you are doing this.

A good distraction if you are finding it tough (especially when you do the longer runs) is to focus on a point in the distance you can see - be it a gate, junction, postbox, shop, etc. then focus on running to that point. When you get there, pick another. It helps to break it down.

Drink plenty of water today and enjoy the challenge - it is worth it!

[Lc_85 in reply to Whatsapp]

I Am running in doors. I did week five run one today. I can't believe it did it. I am getting there. Thanks for your advice 😀

[Whatsapp Graduate in reply to Lc_85]

Okay, I have no advice on treadmill distractions, I'm afraid.

But - only when you are ready - have a go outside

[Lc_85 in reply to Whatsapp]

I went outside tonight.....I did my week 5 run 2. So so so so much easier outside. I can't believe it did it. How will I manage the twenty mins tho ha

[Whatsapp Graduate in reply to Lc_85]

Brilliant - well done. The next run is just another run in the programme. Keep doing what you are doing and you will be fine.

[Lc_85 in reply to Whatsapp]

Thanks. I wil let you know how I get on 😀