Mind over matter: Managed to run the full... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

134,175 membersβ€’159,523 posts

Mind over matter

Flaraflarkin profile image
FlaraflarkinGraduate
β€’7 Replies

Managed to run the full 20minutes of W5R3. 12minutes in my lower legs were really hurting, I thought about the numerous messages of advice I've seen on here about slowing right down -and it worked! That and telling myself that it was just my mind challenging me. Amazed that I didn't struggle with breathing (only first few minutes as usual!) Proof that this programme really does work!!

Written by
Flaraflarkin profile image
Flaraflarkin
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
7 Replies
β€’
Cwtch2018 profile image
Cwtch2018Graduate

Well done you

I have this run to look forward to

😬🀞🏻r2 nearly killed me off today 🀣

Flaraflarkin profile image
FlaraflarkinGraduateβ€’ in reply toCwtch2018

You have a rest day, you'll be surprised how much more stamina you will have thanks to R2 - and just be sure to go slow slow slow - and even slower!! You did R2, there's not much difference - it's all in the mind. You can do it! πŸ€—

Cwtch2018 profile image
Cwtch2018Graduateβ€’ in reply toFlaraflarkin

Thanks πŸ‘πŸΌ

It works and you did too. Well done you on one of the milestone runs.

Onwards and upwards to that podium

Flaraflarkin profile image
FlaraflarkinGraduateβ€’ in reply to

Yay! Thank you 😊

Couch-potato profile image
Couch-potato

This will be my challenge next week! I can't slow down any more or I'll grind to a halt lol πŸ˜‚

Flaraflarkin profile image
FlaraflarkinGraduateβ€’ in reply toCouch-potato

Stay focused and just keep on plodding - I think that's what I did in essence ... you can do this!! 😬😬

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Mind over matter.

Having read lots on here about the mental fight that takes place over the 9 weeks I had an...
Runvicarrun profile image
β€’

Definitely mind over matter

Today I woke up feeling pretty rough but had a day off work planning to do usual chores and fit in...
Getupandgo profile image
Graduateβ€’

W8R2 - mind over matter

Woosh, 2nd run of week 8 completed this morning. 3 minutes in I was ready to stop, didn't feel...
Rooster678 profile image
β€’

Mind over matter! 🀣

BOOM! W5R3 done!! Just as Sarah Millican was saying I only had 2 minutes left and to slow down if I...
oldwheezer69 profile image
Graduateβ€’

Mind over matter

Week 7 completed. Really was not feeling it tonight but pushed through the tiredness of the day and...
Rachelcanrun profile image
Graduateβ€’

Moderation team

See all
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Annieapple profile image
AnnieappleAdministrator
Yesletsgo profile image
YesletsgoAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.