Week 5 nerves

[Tallica1]

Just completed week 5 run 2. Absolutely petrified about the big step up on run 3

[runningphobe_no_more Graduate]

You'll be fine. We all felt like that, and then we do it. Just don't try to go too fast.

[Ripcurlrana71]

I was in the same boat last weekend. Very anxious about it. How did you find the other 2 runs?

The 20 min run is completely doable if you managed the other 2 runs. The key is keep it slow and steady all the way. I also ran on a flat promenade by the sea which was perfect.

[Tallica1 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

I did the two mins today! I used a new route and struggled to be honest although I was running into wind and was slight inclined ( I thought it was flat) looks it when I drive over anyway haha

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Tallica1]

You did both runs today??

[Tallica1 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

No just week 5 run 2. It has the two 8 min runs

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Tallica1]

😅 I usually run in a park and there’s one incline in the loop. I would suggest finding somewhere flat and where you won’t get interrupted by crossing roads etc. Start at a jogging pace and carry it on. Tbh the 1st 10 mins is fine and goes quickly! Bit of hard work after that but then you’re on the homerun with the last 5 mins. 😬

[Tallica1]

Ear marked for Friday afternoon

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Tallica1]

You’ve got this! 👊🏼

[JennyH10 Graduate]

You’ll surprise yourself Tallica, I did mine today. It wasn’t easy but I coped and you will too 😊

[Tallica1 in reply to JennyH10]

Well done Jenny

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

W5R2 is 16 minutes of running, 5 minutes of brisk walking, total 21 minutes. Next workout is only 20 minutes........... nothing to worry about.

Just go nice and slow and you will be fine.