WEEK ONE COMPLETE...Should I repeat?

[virgin_runner]

I was a panting mess by the end of WK1R3, I’m not sure I’m ready for WK2...should I repeat it or force myself to go on, I’m worried I’ll not cope with WK2 ☹️

[Jay66UK Graduate]

You are probably going to fast. I would do Week 2 but try to run more slowly. It is a slow jog to build up your stamina so you can run for 30 minutes straight, not a fast run. If you find Week 2 is too much even though you’ve slowed down, switch back to week 1.

The programme is well designed and incremental - you really will manage Week 2 if you did Week 1. Honest!

[virgin_runner in reply to Jay66UK]

Thanks...I think I’m going pretty slow already lol

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to virgin_runner]

Bet you can go even slower though! During Week 3 I discovered a pace slower than I walk which helped me through the sudden leap in running time. Keep going - I’ve just done a 20 minute continuous run and simply can’t believe it looking back to Week 1!

[virgin_runner]

Thanks 👍🏻

[Lillybeth30mins Graduate]

If you’ve completed all three runs successfully, then move on, you’ll be fine👍

But do go nice and slow... if you’re panting, then you’re going too fast 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Liz x

[amalthea52 Graduate]

I thought the same but was pleasantly surprised by week 2. Just go for it I say, you get more recovery time in between runs which helps. You can do it

[fibrorunner]

Give it a go 😊 I have fibromyalgia and am overweight, thought i would never be able to do it BUT this program is fab - have just completed wk3 today.I a m always worried about the next run -I am just saying to myself go with it and see what happens! Somehow it is working 😊😊😊Good luck and sending lots of positive thinking and vibes your way x

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

How do you know until you try?

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

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Enjoy your journey.

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If you managed to complete all 3 runs you’re ready to move on. Good luck!

[virgin_runner]

thanks for all your advice...I just went for it this morning, I slowed down and concentrated on my breathing and it went well...WK2R1 complete 😁

[Wemb in reply to virgin_runner]

Nice!

[Wemb]

I'd say that if you feel you need to, then yes - but you probably shouldn't be a 'panting mess' - most likely you're going too fast. You'll be able to run for short durations (like a couple of mins) without your legs getting too tired - so you're capable of running quickly - but you're going to get out of breath after you repeat 5-6 times in the space of 30 mins.

You'll never be able to keep that pace up when you do longer runs, so get used to slowing down, our you'll come a cropper when you move onto weeks 3 or 4. Really, slow right down - far slower than your legs feel are capable of.