W5R3

[deezys]

Hi first time of posting on here, wondered if anyone could give me some tips on doing W5R3 tomorrow.

20 mins seems such a long time!

I want to do it but already am thinking I’m going to fail.

Help 😁

Thanks

Di

[JogOnDad]

I know how you're feeling, I'd suggest slowing your pace and believing in your abilities. It felt like a real hurdle to me too but if you've got this far you CAN do it. Good luck and believe

[deezys Graduate in reply to JogOnDad]

Thank you will do my best tomorrow and hopefully get past it .

[Ambr456 Graduate]

You know, most people seem to feel exactly the same about this run - I know that I did! After 5 minutes I thought no way would I complete it, but it gradually got easier so that by the end I could actually have done another minute or two. What worked for me was going really slowly. The programme is very cleverly designed to push us, but only as far as we are able for. You will be able to do it! The sense of achievement at the end is amazing! (And if it doesn't work out, just treat it as a practice and go again in a couple of days).

[deezys Graduate in reply to Ambr456]

Thank you great advice, if I can’t do it I will just try again.

[Ripcurlrana71]

Slow and steady - even slower if you get out of puff. We’ve all felt the same anticipation! I can guarantee you’ll be elated once you’ve done it. Also a straight 20min run will feel very confortable in the coming weeks of long runs. Have faith and you will do it. Good luck!!

[deezys Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Thank you so much, I’m feeling very motivated by all the words of wisdom and looking forward to trying tomorrow!

[wyersmith Graduate]

Hi! You CAN do it! Take your mind off the time with a different playlist or podcast( if you listen to stuff when running), drink lots today to avoid that heavy leg feeling and take all the good advice about taking some speed off, especially in the first 10 mins. And limber up those facial muscles for the big smile you’ll have for hours afterwards!

[deezys Graduate in reply to wyersmith]

Thank you that as already put a smile on my face!

[Ang33333 Graduate]

Go really really slow. Have a great playlist or a podcast to distract you! You will do it!!

[deezys Graduate in reply to Ang33333]

I’m going to look for something new and hopefully it will take my mind off it . Thanks 😀

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You have already done 16 minutes of running with a five minute brisk walking interval in the middle.......total 21 minutes.

The difference in energy expenditure between a brisk walk and a gentle jog is minimal.

Relax and enjoy it.

[deezys Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you and you are right I’ve just finished the run and feel amazing 😀