Any tips for W5R1? I’m dreading it!

[Slem78]

3 lots of 5 minutes seems a lot.

[wyersmith Graduate]

Just take it nice and steady. Remember when a whole 3 minutes without stopping seemed a long time? If you completed w4 ok you’re ready for this step up. And when I mean ‘completed ok’ I really do just mean did you manage it? without stopping, or having a medical emergency. Trust the plan, believe in yourself, drink lots (but not too close to your run) stick some distracting tunes or a podcast on your earphones and go for it. You’ve got this.

[Slem78 in reply to wyersmith]

Thank you, I did manage week 4 ok, had to really push myself tho. I’m off for my run now get it out the way lol 😂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Delight...not dread.... anticipation not apprehension.

One slow and steady step after another. That is all you need... Take it gently

[Slem78 in reply to Oldfloss]

I’ve just completed it and I’m so surprised how it was more a mental challenge than a physical one like my trainer said. Felt good. Got W5R2 on Friday which is 8 minutes running but I’m not even going to stress over it.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Don't dread it, be positive.

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[Beccy8348E]

You are ready for it! Trust the programme!! (Reminding myself that as I face a full 20mins today!)

[Slem78 in reply to Beccy8348E]

I’m all done now, was pleasantly surprised. Good luck for your full 20 minute run 👍

[ArthurJG Graduate]

You’ve already done two lots of five minutes in week 4. You’re just replacing two three minute runs with an extra five minute one

[Slem78 in reply to ArthurJG]

It wasn’t half as bad as I expected. All done now till Friday 👍

[ArthurJG Graduate in reply to Slem78]

And on Friday you only do one minute more running (16 instead if 15) and one minute less walking (15 instead of 16).

[spscollins]

It sounds scary but if you do it slowly and don't speed up, 5 mins will go by really quickly. I know is about 1.5 sound track