So I completed w5r3 and was totally ecstatic, absolute rocky moment as it finished so stupidly thought w6r1 would be easy. How wrong was I?? Ran at 5.30 this morning and I really struggled. Could this be more because I know I have walks breaking up the runs? Don't know if I should repeat the run even thou I completed it? I can't be the only one that got caught out on this run?!
What's going on??!!! W6r1: So I completed w5r... - Couch to 5K
What's going on??!!! W6r1
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There are loads of posts about how tough this one is. It's a longer workout so it is harder.
You completed it so no need to repeat!
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W6 is tricky. The problem is everyone is in such a high having done W5R3 that it’s hard to gently say “be careful” without seeming like a spoilsport.
Just continue to the next run. I’d still be on the very first run if I only moved on when it was easy.
Take it slow. Look forward to run 3 as you then have no more walking bits. That’s when I started to enjoy it.
Think once all the walks are out the way I will enjoy it too. I'm thinking subconsciously I knew there were walks coming up so was counting in my head to when they were 🙈 hopefully run 3 will be euphoric like week 5!
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Just different..that is the point of the programme..it is about much more thsn just running..😉 well done!
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Check out my post W6 R1 it was the hardest one ever!!
Just read it now and we sound exactly the same 😂 really enjoyed w5r3 and thought this one would be a walk in the park.... How wrong was I!
I felt so deflated after it. I didn’t repeat it as like you I managed to complete it albeit at a snails pace and I moved on. Subsequent runs have all been much better so put it behind you and keep moving forwards!
I know that feeling. I was absolutely crushed this morning! Saturday morning will be a different story for run 2 thou! I just couldn't get out of my head this morning and that obviously didn't help.
I should be starting week 8 today but after an epic fall off my horse walking is even a challenge 😓
Oh gosh! Hope your ok. I have a boxing injury but thankfully just my shoulder so still ok to run. Hope you heal quickly
My left hip and leg and neck v sore 😳 could have been a lot worse - rest and hopefully I will bounce back!
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You’re definitely not the only one. I really struggled on week 6 (posted about it) but found week 7 much better (posted about that too!). No need to repeat as you finished it. Just keep going one step at a time & be encouraged by all the wonderful support from everyone on this forum. They’ve helped me massively!! You’ve got this!
Thanks. No way am I stopping. I've entered into the London landmarks half marathon next year so no time to stop! I'm actually really looking forward to week 7 to get rid of the walks
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Week 6 1 and 2 are tricky for everyone. Don't panic. Go slow. Lovely long runs to come with no walking!