I’ve loved this journey and was elated at the end of wk6, but just completed wk7 run 1 25mins it was hard, I shouted at myself to keep going but really flagged at the end. I need inspiration people x
I’m struggling wk7 run 1 : I’ve loved this... - Couch to 5K
I’m struggling wk7 run 1
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Oh god don’t say that- I’m doing this one in the morning ! I did find the last run of wk6 hard too but trying to remain positive 😱
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Well done. You get bad runs and good ones for no real reasons. That doesn't mean you are not ready for the next. I just had a hard postgrad run but the one before was easy. Don't over think it and put it to one side so you can start the next one with positivity X
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I would say hang on in there and it will improve. 😀
I found W7 really hard, (What?? No walking breaks?! Really!!? 😂)
I slogged my way through it with the help of new routes to distract me from my inner whinging. Everything was much better by W8 - your body will keep on adapting if you give it the chance!😄
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Do you listen to music when you run? If so have you considered listening to a podcast instead? Or vice versa? Worth a try to take your mind off the time.
Listening to a podcast has made a huge difference to me
Have you listened to Fearne Cottons, Happy place podcasts wyersmith , Ive downloaded the episodes and thought id start with the dawn french one when i run tomorrow
No I haven’t but thanks for the tip! Probably going to run w7r1 with Judy Dench but will look to switch after that so will give Fearne a look in.
Ps. How do you get someone’s name linked’ in your post (like mine in yours?) I’m not great at technology!
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Slow down. You’ve got this 💪🏽
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i am doing wk7r3 tomorrow morning and I am going to change my run route to give me a boost and new inspiration
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I think the hardest bit for me tonight was knowing how hard it was going to be! It was hot and my hayfever is bad. So I knew it wouldn't be easy. It wasn't terrible, but not easy either!
This is my first post, been lurking for weeks but I had to reply as I had exactly the same experience today! I loved wk 6 run 3 and was on a high for hours afterwards but today’s run was completely different. I was struggling right from the off set, I actually didn’t think I was going to manage it, the last five minutes nearly killed me, heart was pounding and talk about a shuffle, I couldn’t have gone any slower!! I don’t think the heat helped me today, it was pretty warm. First run I really haven’t enjoyed. But, I think we should take heart, we did it after all. We’ve proved we can run 25 minutes not once but twice. Hopefully just a blip and the next run will be better.
Thank you, glad it wasn’t just me...I’m now thinking it’s just going to get easier. Good luck with your next run x
I’ve just completed this one and also found the last five mins a slog. I actually thought I wasn’t going to make it. When Sarah Milican said “last 60 secs” I could have punched her!!
Anyway it’s fine and just hope the next is slightly better. Onwards and upwards eh? Good luck 💪
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I found this one of my hardest runs so far! If I could have detached my legs that night & not used them again for a week I would have done!! However that being said the next run was great and have only got better. So hang in there you have got this & doing mighty fine xx