Disappointed😞

[Stixs42]

So my week 4 is proving to be one hell of a challenge I managed the 3 minutes and the first 5 minutes then my legs just wouldn’t go for the full 2nd 5 minutes I’ve tried twice now but my stamina seems to run away from me 😤

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Keep at it. If next time out the same happens, hit the pause button and walk for a little longer before going again. Each time you go out your body gets better at this. Stay focused on the fact you CAN do this and relax before you run.

Also if you can slow down, and you’ll go further and probably faster in the long run.

[Bandit14 Graduate]

Keep it slow and steady for each run segment. Use the least energy you can in the 3 min and the first 5 - and try to save a bit for that 5 min.

Don't be downhearted - not many people do each run 1st time every time. It's about learning what works for you. Keep going and good luck x

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Don’t be disheartened. You’ll find you’ll be able to do it if you slow right down to even slower than walking pace if necessary. Just maintain a running action.

Are you sufficiently hydrated? Could you go out at a different time of the day? Could you find a dead flat route if yours has any inclines?

Just take it easy, plenty of rest and try to relax into your runs.

We’re here to cheer you on! ❤️

[Stixs42 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you all for your encouragement tbh I’m amazed I’ve got this far the last time I ran was at school 1500m and I came last then I am just not the running sort but I’ll keep at it until I’ve cracked it. The 3 minutes seems quite comfortable now so I guess the 5 will come eventually x

[emily-m Graduate in reply to Stixs42]

Ha. I really relate to that. Before I started doing this (I'm in W2) the last time I ran was also the school 1500m, where I too came last, getting lapped in the process. It's taken me over 20 years to try again. Encouraging to know other people have had similar experiences. 😊

[Kerrylh Graduate]

Keep your chin up we all have those runs that just don't seem to go as planned as others have said keep it slow very slow believe in yourself and go out and enjoy it .It doesn't matter how many times you do a run everyone builds up stamina at a different rate you've got this far and if like me you never thought you could run for 3 minutes just keep reminding yourself how far you have come . Believe in yourself just like we all do 😉

[Jalk]

Thank you for sharing this, my next run is week 4 run 1 and I'm daunted by thought of running for 5 mins, TWICE. good advice hear and I've heard that some days it just doesn't happen. What matters is you and out there and doing it.

[Stixs42]

Well I’m determined to do it tomorrow even if I repeat this weeks runs next week the support on here is amazing so I’m doing it for you all and myself x

[Klangmeister Graduate]

Just like everyone is saying, really nice and slow for the first 3and 5, so that you can give the 2.5 walk some quality. Recover and then relax and breathe and feel ready for the next set of runs. Best of luck. it wants to happen! K x