W5 R1 Help!!

[JenJen11]

Just completed w5 r1. Bit concerned about running for 8 mins followed by 20 mins in the following run!!! I'm struggling with the 5 min jogs. Any advice and tips would really be appreciated. Thank you.

[Tallica1]

I did week 5 run 3 yesterday! I was so nervous I didn’t think I do it! Just go for it! Nice slow pace and u will nail it

[Racheypop]

I did W5 run 2 yesterday and didn't think i could run for 8 mins but i did! Im finding slower pace helps and i try to zone out with music. Not so sure about the 20 min run coming next though! Good luck ☺

[Lydia-jg Graduate in reply to Racheypop]

Just finished w5r2 and first where I have felt sick 🤢 but didn’t think I could do it , agree about zoning out. I’m running on a treadmill and keep trying to mentally picture the roads outside 🏃‍♀️

[Ang33333 Graduate]

You will be able to do it! I think we've all felt like that. Just run slow! And then slower if you need to. You will do it! Music helps me. Good luck!

[gwrunner18 Graduate]

I did the 8 minutes yesterday and really wasn’t as bad as I expected. Just start slowly and pace yourself

[68judith Graduate]

Just done wk5 r3 and I cant believe I did it and was actually easier than when I first had to run a minute. Had Netflix on whilst running- found this so much easier than music. You will be fine I promise- take it slow

[JenJen11]

Somehow managed the 2x8 mins this morning, really did struggle though, especially with the heat. 20 mins on wed. Will be getting up super early to miss the heat though.

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to JenJen11]

Wise. My hot run was hard.

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I'm due to do that one tomorrow. I agree with the music on & try to zone out if you can. Slowing down massively has helped me. I tend to go a bit Zebedee on speed! I'm on a treadmill too but the ones at my gym have a screen on them & you can chose to run through towns , woods, mountains, etc. For me it would be helpful if Laura didn't come in saying "you have 2.5 mins left" that just makes me think I can't do it. Give it a try. I have amazed myself so far. Never thought I would get this far. Good luck.

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Everyone has said the key thing. Slow down.

I was dreading it just like you are. I’m now up to 25 minute runs and coping. I am not fit and have never been a runner. You can do this!