W5R3: Completed this run today and I think I... - Couch to 5K

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Completed this run today and I think I psyched myself out as after 6 minutes my calf pain was intense and had to slow down to a fast walk for 90 secs and then completing the rest of the run.

I'm a little disappointed in myself😕

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telford_mikeGraduate

Don’t be too disappointed. The programme pushes you hard and W5R3 is one of the toughest of the lot. Keep going and good luck!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

No, don’t be disappointed. If you were in pain, surely slowing down was just being sensible and listening to your body?

Try again in a few days and you’ll be fine I’m sure! 😀

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Equi-geekGraduate

Just adding my support - don’t be disappointed, it’s fine, you were sensible. Rest up, hydrate well today and go again. You’ll have learned a lot from this :) good luck!

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Karrunner

Thanks guys I tried again on Sunday and managed to do it!

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