W4 R1 nervous

[One_spot]

Why is 5 mins a bigger hurdle than 3 mins?

I have no answer but it feels daunting. So does the overall step up in running time.

The program has worked really well for me so far so I am going to trust in the program.

Anyone else getting. Jittery- you're not alone

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Some runs look intimidating, but to get to them you’ve done the hard work. Trust the plan, believe in yourself and go nice and slow. If you ever don’t complete a run there’s nothing lost, and a lot gained as you had another run, so don’t worry yourself going in to any run. You can do week 4, you will be able to do all of the weeks.

[Mrsfunky]

That's interesting. I have felt exactly the same prior to an increase in minutes. The mind plays tricks with you, making it an impossible task, when actually it isn't impossible, it's just another challenge to face. I'm doing W5R3 tonight. Slightly apprehensive but I plan on smashing it! Don't pay any attention to the voice in your head

[telford_mike Graduate in reply to Mrsfunky]

Good luck!

[LapoftheGods Graduate]

I was apprehensive - posted something similar last week when I was starting week 4, but actually enjoyed running for a bit longer - felt I got into a better rhythm. Enjoy 😊

[Flutegirl in reply to LapoftheGods]

I agree... strange but true!

[Ex-NonRunner19 Graduate]

I’ve been jittery at every week change but believe in the programme. It’s designed to step up but W3 will have prepared your body for W4. Good luck! 🤞🏼

[One_spot in reply to Ex-NonRunner19]

Thanks non runner19. My body is feeling different and I like the program.

[Flutegirl]

I did W4R1 yesterday. It have challenging but achievable and felt so good afterwards. In some ways getting on to more of a rhythm was good. Hope it goes well... believe in yourself! 💪😊