Week 2 run 2

[Andiiiiiii]

This isn’t getting any easier... 🤢

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It might not get any easier but it might not get any harder either. So by week 9 you will be running for 30 minutes and it will be tough, but achievable- Keep at it

[TJMazz Graduate]

Keep persevering. I found that as my stamina improved I started to enjoy running. I’ve never found it easy but I do enjoy it

[Andiiiiiii]

Thanks! I really want to be able to run, I’m determined this time!

[TJMazz Graduate in reply to Andiiiiiii]

You can definitely do it. I always played lots of netball so was quite fit but running for a longer time I couldn’t ever do. When I started C25k and followed the sessions taking it slowly I was astounded that I was able to complete each run and keep running for 30 minutes by end of week 9. It’s a fabulous programme. Keep going and you will shock yourself. I felt amazing when I graduated. Good luck and keep us posted with how you are doing 👏🏼👍😊

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Maybe not... but another run is done. It took me a lot of grit to get through the early weeks and then my fitness, that I was aware was improving but still lagging behind, caught up with my willpower and I got a run that was almost effortless. So, be patient and keep putting in the hard work... it will be worth it. Great job today.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

You are getting stronger though ... slow and steady as you go!

[Jundal Graduate]

I'll be honest, the first three weeks were the hardest for me. Week three, on one run I was nearly sobbing with pain, my lungs burning and praying for the end. That was the closest it came to beating me. But, I persevered. I graduated a few weeks ago and now I go out when I can, tackling insane hills, and running for longer than I thought I ever would. You can do it. Trust me. Trust our in yourself, and in the programme.

[JayneNoor]

Week2Run1 ... this isn't easy, but then nothing worth doing is. It is by no means impossible though...as long as I don't try to go too fast. I am doing 4mph. What rate did others start at?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and explains the pace a which you should be running................go slower and it will be easier and it will still build your stamina.

Enjoy your journey.