Why 20 mins on Couch to 5K on week 5 run 3

[Walthair]

I can’t undestand why there is such a jump from 8 mins run on Week 5 run 2 to 20 min run on week 5 run 3 Any ideas?

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

Believe it or not all your runs leading up to this one are getting you ready. On week 5:2 you run a total distance of 16 mins, the runs before are the same increases but with small breaks, so the body is ready for the distance. The reason it feels wrong is the mind is not used to it so it is a mental challenge rather than a physical one. You are ready, take it slow and steady. Rfc x.