I've just done week 3 run 1 and I'm feeling a bit disappointed. Total time is less than weeks 1 and 2 and although the 3 minute runs were hard, I probably could have done another 90 seconds run after the 3 min warm down walk.
Anyone else find this?
I'm definitely recovering alot quicker 😁
I hit a wall of dissatisfaction with week 3 as I just couldn’t manage so I repeated it the next week and this made me comfortable and confident to start week 4. I was terrified about running 5 minutes so took advice to slow it right down and done it no bother!
Hi Lizzie,
I am slow no doubt about that. It was advice I had week 1 and I don't see this as couch to 5k, rather couch to 30 minutes.
Just could have managed another 90 second run I think after the 3 min walk. Maybe on run 2 I'll try to up the pace instead?
Week 3 does seem short but it's all part of the greater plan. Don't worry it does get longer and longerrrrrr - all the way up to 30 mins. Just trust the plan and you won't go far wrong.
Hi , I completed W3R1 last night and felt the same to be honest. I’m finding that mid way through the podcast when I’m “warmed up” I could keep running after but it’s not about the time running it’s building stamina.. like you I also notice my recovery is getting quicker too. I’m trusting the process and looking forward to runs 2 and 3 and beyond 🏃🏻♀️
What is the podcast like compared to app? Is it different?
Sorry, my mistake. I don’t use the podcast I use the app.. I used the podcast previously (hence using that term) and there was just one option for coach and you couldn’t play your own music so yes it’s very different. The app is fab though can’t fault it.. much better than the podcast in my opinion. ☺️
Hi,
I'm going to trust in the process and I guess I should be happy that I felt it was too short! 😂 Maybe I'm beginning to (dare I say) enjoy it?!
Ha! Maybe!? I think it shows that you’re getting stronger, fitter and ready for the next stage.. all positive! 💪🏼
I did it tonight too - I just seem to hit a point at which I want to slow down and stop - can’t say I’m super panting or anything- maybe it’s a mental thing - had to kick and keep going/go again. But made it. I did a map my run on top of the app and did 4.06 km averaging at 7.14min/km - no idea if that’s too fast for me and I need to slow further- felt pretty slow 🐌🐢. I need to switch off and not think about it and put one foot in front of the other. Breathing a bit rushed too. Hopefully Wednesday will be better and I won’t be wishing the time away
Hi,
That's much faster than me. I average only about 9.3mins/km. It is slow but it means I can manage through. My brisk walks are not so brisk either! 😂
If you're struggling try slowing down. I get the point this is about building stamina rather than pace.
It's less overall workout time, but the time spent running isn't less. From memory you run 8 mins is week 1, 9 in weeks 2 and 3. It suddenly jumps to 16 in week 4 so I just trusted week 3 was for a reason.
And I have literally just come back from W4R1 and I completed it! So I guess there was a reason!
I misunderstood the training plan for week 3 at a first glance as the format is confusing. on the printed schedule it shows this as: 2 * (90 secs run, 90 secs walk)
3 min run, 3 min walk)
The placing of the second bracket is confusing and made me think there is only one 3 min run. I think it should be:
2 * (90 secs run, 90 secs walk, 3 min run, 3 min walk)
To give a total of 9 mins of running - the same as in week 2.
Week 3 run 1 done - not so bad!
WEEK 5, RUN 1 to Run 3 difference 
Week 1 - 3 runs done!
First 3 runs of week 1 complete!
Week 3 run 1 and scared. 
