I seem to have finished Week 5!

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Who knew? I certainly never anticipated being able to run for 20 minutes on the morning of my 55th birthday........ And would have laughed at anyone who suggested I do so. Feeling quite celebratory as a result even if I know that I did slow down to a walk to get through a couple of gates which wasn't absolutely necessary . Think I might repeat the whole week just to be sure as feeling nervous about moving on. Definitely feeling the benefit of better hydration and not suffering from such heavy legs as a result.

[Ripcurlrana71]

Well done! Starting week 5 this week. 😊

[Abicon Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Good luck! It felt impossible but turned out not to be.....

[18Windmill Graduate]

Huge well done! 🎉🎉About to go out to do run 2 of week 5 and needed inspiration! 👍👍👍

[rollyrol Graduate]

Well done! You're right about the hydration though, one of the benefits of the programme is that I now drink more water whether it's a run day or not. Good luck with the coming weeks too, I'm sure you won't need to repeat them, you sound like you're doing just great!

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to rollyrol]

Re the hydration-when I run first thing I don’t drink much as always then need the loo! How do you get round that?

[rollyrol Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

I'm terrible for that on a morning too! I think the trick is just to stay well hydrated the previous day. I am still very much a novice at this though but I try and drink at least a glass of water before a morning run. I'm usually a gasping mess by the end anyway as I can't master breathing through my nose, it's all through my mouth!

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to rollyrol]

My breathing is the same. I definetly make up with water after! 😬

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Breathe through your mouth then!

The guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Well done.

[AnnieW55]

Ripcurlrana71 rollyrol keep up with the hydration all the time and eventually, doesn't take too long, your body gets balanced and the need for the loo does reduce. I run in the countryside so calls of nature aren't a problem but I do find that I can ignore the call when I have too and the 'need' goes away for a while.