That was hard. Didn’t expect the amount of running to increase that much. Had to walk for an extra minute in my last 5 min run. Stupidly tackled a big hill again and it won lol. I’ll keep trying. Still furthest distance I have run. Thank god for Strava tracking my run... makes me realise I am improving.
W4R1 real step up: That was hard. Didn’t expect... - Couch to 5K
W4R1 real step up
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Remember where that hill is... you’ll need to banish it at some point. Good effort my friend, you’ll smash it next time out for sure.
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Good pace well done 👍🏻
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Well done.
If you are finding it hard, then slow down.
The recommendation is that you can converse in clear ungasping sentences as you run. If you cannot, you are going too fast, as described in the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
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Embrace that Inner Snail!! No such thing as too slow. Slow and steady and all that. You're still lapping everyone on the couch eh?
Hills are really good for you; keep at it, but slow it down a touch.
You're doing a top job!!
It is a big step up from wk3 lol but well done 💪
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If you are struggling going up hill, just turn around and run down! Ok, it is a bit of a cheat but, hey, you're still running! Ha ha.
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That is a great distance and really good time you should be very proud. 👍