W5R1

[Gillywgk]

Hi! So I've done this run earlier today and found the 3 runs of 5 mins fine, I am however, freaking out about the jump to 20 mins on W5R3 did anyone else struggle with the jump??

[Bobthedog]

Don't fret it will go better than you think, we worried about it just the same as you, the first half was a bit hard, then you settle into breathing and you plod on. Good luck and count your steps ten at a time, it takes your mind off line!

[Gillywgk Graduate in reply to Bobthedog]

Thanks for that! Will gib it my best shot!!

[trogdelight Graduate]

It was better than I thought. Break it down into smaller chunks and it is manageable.

[Gillywgk Graduate in reply to trogdelight]

Thanks, need to remember how far I've come and build on that!

[Razouski]

Many of us balked at the prospect but you will be ready for it. You’ve followed the programme and the programme works so try not to be too anxious.

Good luck.

[Gillywgk Graduate in reply to Razouski]

Thank you!

[Hidden]

You will be fine! The programme is great 😊

[Gillywgk Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I will give it my all!!0

[Debsy2008 Graduate]

It was surprisingly easier than I expected. I too worried about the big jump. Told myself not to think about or look at time just focus on the steps and time goes quicker than you expect. Slow and steady for this one, it’s not a race more endurance. You have completed so far so your body is ready, it’s just a mind game now. You can do it! Trust the programme and you’ll be fine 😃

[Sussexmalc in reply to Debsy2008]

Agree with all comments I did 28 today when I started I had no idea that I would actually feel strong 20 mins in....27 mins was survival time but I did! And so will you!!

[Gillywgk Graduate in reply to Debsy2008]

I do trust the programme, wondered about doing a playlist as am running in silence with app. Kicking in with the guidance?

🙂

[Debsy2008 Graduate in reply to Gillywgk]

If you have a good pace then go for it and enjoy some music, I still have to concentrate too much to run with music yet and find myself too clumsy and heavy footed if I listen to music, but that may just be me haha!

[Gillywgk Graduate in reply to Debsy2008]

🤣

[Hidden]

I done the same run today and i am nervous about the 20 min run, but just going to wait and see how i do, if all fails i will just keep trying again until i complete it 👊🏼

[Gillywgk Graduate in reply to Hidden]

👍

[Debsy2008 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

You will be fine hun trust your previous runs have prepared you 💪🏼

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Do you not want to run for thirty minutes?

C25K is a brilliantly constructed progressive training plan, which has got you through Week 4.............every workout in W5 is actually shorter than each W4 workout. You ran for 16 minutes in each W4 session. You ran for 15 minutes today. Your next run is 16 minutes again, but each of those workouts has had you moving for longer in total than you will run for in W5R3. Don't underestimate the effort of brisk walking and look only at the running intervals. It is the total duration that counts.

Trust the plan, believe in yourself, go slow and practice grinning.

[Gillywgk Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

😁👍🏃🏻‍♀️

Thanks, you are right, the focus is on the running and I'm forgetting the overall workout with walking so I need to embrace the activity... it's not called couch to....without reason!!!🤣

Thanks

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Like you I was a bit wary of this one, and was prepared to stop early if necessary. But I actually found the straight 20 mins easier than 3 x 5 mins and 2 x 10 mins. So don’t worry .

[Gillywgk Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

Actually you are right as with the 5 mins I do seem to get into a rhythm and maybe the longer stint will come naturally?!

Thanks

[Dexy5 Graduate in reply to Gillywgk]

I’ve just remembered that on this run I ran 5 mins then turned around every 5 mins to break the run up and take away the monotony. It gave me a visible landmark to run to. It might not work for everyone but it helped me on that run.

[Gillywgk Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

👍

[Gillywgk Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

Guess what!? I did it!! Just like you said, ran for 5 turned round etc chose a path by a reservoir and had a dog with me, totally annoyed a fisherman passing him 4 times but hey he'll have forgotten me way before I forget that I ran for 20 mins

So thanks for the advice it really helped

😁

[Dexy5 Graduate in reply to Gillywgk]

Glad it worked for you too. Don’t worry about the fisherman- I bet the fish were pleased. 🐠🐟🐡

[Gillywgk Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

🤣

[FormulaRun]

Don’t freak - the anticipation is worse than the fact. Just do what you’ve been doing & let it happen- you can do this - you really can. Then celebrate your achievement in style!! Celebrate 🎉😊👍🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏎

[Gillywgk Graduate in reply to FormulaRun]

Thanks! I think just being able to see other comments about people's similar experiences is very encouraging!! Think about me on Sunday when I'm scheduled for W5R3!!!!!

[FormulaRun]

Will do - think of us all (virtually) trotting along with you 👍😊🏎