Help!!

[Iwillrunagain16]

Just about to go and do W5 R1 and I’m not sure I will manage it, it’s going to kill me! W4 killed me lol any advice?

[Auden Graduate]

Hi - I just completed this run yesterday. Like you, I did not breeze through previous weeks. It’s all quite challenging! I definitely ran at an easy pace- really slow it down if you need to, also having music with me also really helped. Week 4 set you up nicely - your stamina has improved, be calm and happy and trust the programme. Good luck!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

It won't kill you... believe you can do it and... just slow down, and then think slower..Relax..shake out the shoulders... relax the fists... take it all in as you go, and land lightly.

Remember we are all there. all running alongside you.. I am the one whispering, slow and steady.

You are going to be just fine and I shall watch for your post

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

You absolutely can do it! If you struggle, simply slow down to a comfortable pace. There is no such thing as too slow - you might find yourself running slower than walking pace, which is absolutely fine. 👍

It’s all about gaining strength and stamina in your legs, so speed is totally irrelevant.

Grow to love snails. My inner snail is still my best buddy. He helps me out even though I’m running further now! Here’s yours ..... 🐌 ...... embrace him. ❤️

[Summersprint Graduate]

Hi

Take it nice and slow. You can and will do this.

[Iwillrunagain16 Graduate]

Thank you all for the encouraging messages! I JUST DID IT!!! 😁 it was exactly quick and I’m not going to lie it was really hard but I actually did it!!! I’m so proud of myself and now ready for R2 - I think!!

[Oaktree2 in reply to Iwillrunagain16]

Well done! 💪🏻

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

W5 is where you really need to build belief in yourself and hopefully you already trust the programme.

This may help healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You can do this.

[Iwillrunagain16 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you that was really helpful to read

[Languid_Lil Graduate]

Lol I was so proud of myself yesterday - I finished 213rd out of 216 BUT I RAN 5K - slow and steady is wonderful! 🐌🐌🐌🐌

[Hidden in reply to Languid_Lil]

A finish is a finish! RESULT. 👍