W1 done

[Klaw5_the_fi5h]

Hi everyone. My name's Kate and I've completed week 1 of the C25K app. However, I found it all a bit of a struggle. Am I best to repeat W1 until I can do it comfortably or should I press on and try W2? Thanks!

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No go straight to wk2, if u have completed the runs even though they were a struggle just move on to the next, im on wk6 and i have struggled with every run but never repeated one. X

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Hi Kate, well done for completing week 1! I actually felt that week 1 was one of the hardest weeks, not least because of the mental challenge, and also the physical shock to the system.

I found week 1 hard too, but went onto week 2 without repeating anything. Guess what? I found week 2 hard too, but I did it! As the weeks progressed and my fitness improved, I found the step up between weeks less of a challenge. So I reckon it's probably worth trying the first run of week 2 and see how you get on. As long as you keep having your rest days, you should be fine. Just don't run too fast, which is a mistake I still make now sometimes! Even if your run is not much faster than walking pace, that's fine. Speed will come in time, but it doesn't even matter if it doesn't

You're doing great, I'm sure we'd all love to know how you get on.

All the best, Neil

[telford_mike Graduate]

I found week 1 the worst (now on week 3). Move on to week 2 would be my advice. It's tough, but then anything worthwhile is tough!

[helsbels18]

I moved onto week 2 this morning. Felt really anxious but it was fine. Still just plodded and could barely breath, but it was fine... honest!!! X

[tiffj]

I’ve found every week hard but not repeated them! I swear in my thoughts at Michael every time he ups the running time!!!

[Klaw5_the_fi5h]

I did it! W2R1 done - very hot and the high pollen count didn't help but I got there! Thanks everyone 😊