Wk7, 8 & 9

[Schofield]

Hi all, so I’m currently on run 2 of week 7.... I think I could probably push through and do 30 mins running.... what’s everyone’s thoughts on missing wk 8 and going straight to wk 9... am i at higher risk of injury etc TIA

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Yes, exactly that... higher injury risk... and you won’t be as strong at graduation. You could probably do all 30s and be fine, but it’s a slight gamble. Even if I took that gamble, I’d do six runs.

[Schofield Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Hmmm suppose the programme knows best lol.... I’ll stick to it the way I should and complete all my runs as planned, last thing I want to do is injure myself again, thanks for the reply

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

I’d definitely say don’t skip any runs. It’s all about building strength and stamina. You may feel ready to run further, but your legs might not be ready and could you end up injured. Not what you want!

😀

[Schofield Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you so much for talking sense lol.... I’m be on my best behaviour and follow it correctly 🤣🤣🤣

[Shakywakey Graduate]

I would stick with the programme. Week 8 is 28 mins and will set you up nicely for the last week.

Sounds like you are doing great 👏👏

[Schofield Graduate in reply to Shakywakey]

I think I’m doing ok.... I’m just too impatient, I wanna be out running every day 😆😆but know that’s probably the wrong thing to do 🤔

[Klangmeister Graduate]

I found weeks 7,8 and 9 very useful mentally as well as stamina building. They prepare you for the consolidation and self discipline required to keep at it after graduation.

[Schofield Graduate in reply to Klangmeister]

That’s great to know, I do need to mentally prepare myself to continue so thank you for your wise words