W5R3 - seriously!!!???

[Peet999]

Completed W5R2 today. Felt so chuffed and happy that I am getting better at running and the length of times. Then I had a sneak peak at W5R3 - I wish I hadn’t!!! 20min off running? Seems a big gap from W5R2!! Any advise anyone?

[limberlou Graduate]

Just take it slowly and just listen to some music. Then it’s only 5 or 6 tracks but above all you can do it- it’s what you have been working up to and you’ll feel amazing afterwards!!!

[sallenson Graduate in reply to limberlou]

Or 1-2 tracks if you're me and decide to take old, dead music with you

[amanda2463 in reply to sallenson]

😂

[Peet999 Graduate in reply to limberlou]

Thank you. Yes I must sort out a playlist for this run I think - 5 to 6 tracks good way to mentally think about. During my run this morning my music randomly went into “I wish it could be Christmas”!!!???!!! Made me laugh while the sun was blazing down on me!!!

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Take it slowly (especially in this heat).

You are ready for it (even though you might not think so) and you will get the biggest buzz from this run.

Don’t go fast and fade. Go slow and speed up at the end if you have energy to spare - you really want to reach the end if you can.

[Peet999 Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Thank you. I seriously don’t feel ready but I suppose need to in trust in the program. Slow and steady. I so want the buzz after will feel like such an accomplishment for me!

[sallenson Graduate]

Probably the one question that everyone asks as they go through the programme. Have a look at some of the Week 5 posts under "Topics" on the RHS. W5R3 is a watershed, but it's easier than we think it will be. In duration terms it's shorter than the preceding run. It's W6 that tends to catch people out.

Go slow, don't fret, you'll do it....

[Peet999 Graduate in reply to sallenson]

Thank you. I am determined so I need to believe in the program.

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Peet999]

It's one of the key moments when you need to be mentally tough. Your legs know what to do. It's the little men who pull the levers in your head that will need fighting off.

Just relax and take it gently. And amaze yourself

[Peet999 Graduate in reply to sallenson]

Thank you x

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

You’ve done the stuff that makes it possible Peet! You can do it. Just take it slow. So many people absolutely love the next run! A big part of that is not being sure, but proving to yourself that you can. I was definetly one of them. What a high! Don’t fret too much! You’re with your coach and he/she will be guiding you all the way! We will also be cheering you on in our virtual world. 😁😁❤️

[Peet999 Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Awww thank you. I think it is all about believing in yourself. I’m so proud got this far but scared will let myself down. I will continue. X

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Peet999]

You should be Peet and you’ll continue to be proud! Once you’re out there, everything is possible! ❤️

[TrixabelleB Graduate]

I'm so excited for W5R3, I'm curious how I'll cope without the intervals. I'd w5r1 this morning. We can totally do it! You've got this far, have faith..... Says she who hasn't done it 😂

[Peet999 Graduate in reply to TrixabelleB]

Thank you. Let’s see what Friday brings x

[TrixabelleB Graduate in reply to Peet999]

I'll look out for your post. 😀 I'm doing the 20 mins on Sunday. I'm away visiting the in-laws so will be uncharted territory for me too. I'm going to scope out the area on Saturday.

Good luck. You got this!

[Peet999 Graduate in reply to TrixabelleB]

Hoping to do it tomorrow. Will post again. X

[TrixabelleB Graduate in reply to Peet999]

My alarm is set for 5am for w5r2. Got to be on the road for 7.30. have fun I'm really looking forward to your ecstatic braggy post 😉

[Peet999 Graduate in reply to TrixabelleB]

Hehe....bragging???!!! I’m already debating about running tomorrow. I’m out for my daughters bday tomorrow at a farm with 7 kids and mummy’s. Wondering by the time if I’m gona fancy that run-it’s so hot and could be fairly draining. However I don’t know if I might want to destress from all the screaming, hyped up children!? Hehe

[Peet999 Graduate in reply to TrixabelleB]

How did it go?

[TrixabelleB Graduate in reply to Peet999]

Loved it. I'm so ready for a no interval run. It was my first run without a plan too. Just went were I I went. Have you been out for yours?

[Peet999 Graduate in reply to TrixabelleB]

Well done you!!! You can sooooo do it!!! I just returned from my run! Not only did I manage 20 min but continued on for another 5 min off actually non stop running!!! OMG I can’t believe that. I swear my legs just knew what to do. I just carried on. Wow.

[TrixabelleB Graduate in reply to Peet999]

Love this! Braggylicious. Well done. Knew you could do it. *High five*

[Peet999 Graduate in reply to TrixabelleB]

Well done you too! Let me know how your next run goes! Be lovely to keep in touch x

[Katiepops Graduate]

What they said! Seriously, it is the turning point. Once you’ve done it, you will feel a) on top of the world and b) that you will be able to take on 25, 30, 40 the sky is the limit. Believe in yourself, believe in the plan. It works. I’m living proof. I was terrified of this run, never thought I could do it. But it will be easier than you think. You’ve done the training, you are ready. Go smash it! 🏃‍♂️🏆😊

[Peet999 Graduate in reply to Katiepops]

Thank you and fingers crossed. I just need to believe in myself. Scared going to let myself down. I am determined. X

[Ang33333 Graduate]

You can do it!! Slow and steady.... something good to listen to.... and go slow! The long runs are amazing!

[Peet999 Graduate in reply to Ang33333]

Thank you x

[PaulBrad Graduate]

Everyone who has done this felt exactly the same - but guess what - we’ve done it and so will you. The sense of achievement is overwhelming and this only increases as you progress further with the program. Good luck and let us know how it feels once you have done it 😀

[Peet999 Graduate in reply to PaulBrad]

Thank you. I suppose if others can do it I can too!? Scared as hell though but want to feel that accomplishment.

[Polly2810 Graduate]

You will be fine...you’ve been building up to this one...you are ready and you will smash it!

[Peet999 Graduate in reply to Polly2810]

Thank you. Fingers crossed

[julie1807]

I have done the programme a few times over the past six years. The first time I had to do the week 5 third run I just thought no way ! I did it and it’s actually easier than I thought. After a big gap I started again at the beginning and am again facing the big week 5 run 3 tomorrow night !

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to julie1807]

Yes I’m on 2nd time around this time with my husband..we just did week 5 run 3 this evening ...went out at 9 and it was a lovely run 😊

[Jundal Graduate]

Sorry to sound clichéd, but the only person stopping you is you. I know how you feel, I'm doing w4r1 tomorrow and crapping my pants. I'm about to make a playlist on Spotify to keep me going and keep pushing and swearing at Sarah Millican.

[Peet999 Graduate in reply to Jundal]

Your spot on. I think just need to believe more in myself!! Good luck to you as well. X

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to Jundal]

Yeah swearing at the coaches works! 🤬😊😊

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

That’s my next run too. Good luck. Let us know how it feels...

[Peet999 Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

I will feed back.

[das_vikas Graduate]

My 2 pence, break it down in 5 mins chunks and focus on completing each 5 mins run, that way you are only looking at the 5 min marker and not a 20 min marker.

Obviously go slow and steady as many have advised here and if you feel you have a bit left in the tank at the end give it all to the last 1 or 2 mins.

The feeling once you have completed this run is only comparable to the feeling you will get once you graduate.

Enjoy your run and all the best! You can do it.

[Peet999 Graduate in reply to das_vikas]

Thank you very much x

[Peet999 Graduate]

My update.....Not only did I manage 20 min but continued on for another 5 min off actually non stop running!!! OMG I can’t believe that. I swear my legs just knew what to do. I just carried on. I’m in complete utter shock. Right in the beginning when jo said that’s 5min done it felt like I had done 10min already - I was ready to *^%#?$! But from there onwards my legs just carried me some how!!!

It’s so right in what people have posted believe in yourself and you can and will do it. If I can so can you. X