Just completed wk3r3

[New_Runner_KD]

Hi, I've managed to keep going and pleased that I have got this far - never thought that I would be able to run 3 mins without stopping! Have sneak peeked at later weeks and the huge jump on (is it?) wk 7 when you run for 20 mins or so after the warm up scares me silly! Legs etc doing OK, but breathing seems to be a bit of an issue. It seemed to go right towards the end of my last 3min run today and I'm hoping that was me getting into my stride?! Wondered how others have coped / are coping. TIA for any guidance.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

The 20 minutes is the end of week 5 😱😱

By the time you get there you’ll be strong and ready to do it, you just need to go slow, relax, trust the programme and believe in yourself 💪 🏃‍♂️

Great job so far... you’re ready for week 4.

Breathing control isn’t for me, so now I don’t think about it... and I survived all the runs 😂

[New_Runner_KD in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks UnfitNoMore - blimey, didn't realise the 20 min run was that near! Will try your method and try not to think about the breathing !

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to New_Runner_KD]

Yeah, just slow it down if the breathing doesn’t sort itself out and you’ll get through.

[New_Runner_KD in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks, I will!

[Hihi94]

I’m about to do the same run as you this evening. I’ve struggled with the last two. I’m not sure if it’s been the breathing or pace but when the app said about the hedge to stop you bouncing, I feel like that helped my stance and breathing. Good luck with week 4! Hopefully will be on the same one as you by tonight 😂

[New_Runner_KD in reply to Hihi94]

Yes, the hedge thing was good! I was running past a hedge today as well! I have Jo Whiley as my coach and she does help me as I struggle through :-). Good luck with your run tonight :-).