Week 5 run 3 - onwards and upwards from here?

[snibble17]

First of all I contemplated repeating r2 as I didn't quite manage the 1st 8 mins so I surely didn't expect I could do the 20 min run. However I thought about it and decided to change my route slightly as the 1st part is uphill (not steep but hard enough for me!) And you know what I did the full 20 mins and thought maybe I could have done more! I'm going at a very slow jog and it was on flat but for someone that didn't do any exercise at all until 4 months a go I'm absolutely amazed by what I've achieved. Now that the 1st run without break has been completed I feel like I really can achieve this! Can anyone let me know how they've found wk6? It feels strange to go back to the walking breaks after doing 20 mins today!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Just take it as it comes... each run teaches us something new... take it slow and steady. This is where the new legs begin to find their happy pace

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

All the runs are progressive.........even the ones that don't necessarily look like they are, so just take W6R1 nice and steady, don't get overconfident.

You are doing great.

[Marcia-H Graduate]

I’m about to complete week 6 tomorrow and it’s been the toughest week for me. I think I was so chuffed after week 5 and thought it didn’t seem that bad even though others had warned me! But at the same time I did it!

Just take it as it comes, don’t thin too much about it. You did 20 minutes, this is just a bit different. Each week prepares you for he next.......lastly, go slow!!!!

[SOULY47 Graduate]

Well done. Ive done W6R1+2 both were ok. People say W6R1 can mess with your head after the euphoric feeling of running non stop for 20 mins. I personally found them both ok. Just continue to keep a steady/easy pace, follow the plan and believe in your ability. I have the 25 min run on Friday, worrying a bit, but also determined not to fail now. Good luck, we can do this....

[Bear7 Graduate]

Congratulations on completing your run. I did w6r1 on Tuesday & found it hard. I had really enjoyed weeks 4 & 5 & had completed them surprisingly easily-even the milestone w5r3, going at a nice slow steady pace!!!!!!!! I had read about w6r1 being tough for some, so intended to run it armed with a positive attitude & with the same slow, steady pace that has served me well so far. The first 5 mins were really tough, the 8 mins were fine & I was tired & sore after the last 5 mins-I completed it but was surprised how tough it was. I'm doing run 2 today & will go armed with the same positive attitude. I suppose some runs will be tougher than others but that makes the victory of completing them all the more sweet!!!!!! Good luck with week 6

[Reverie1 Graduate]

Well done on sticking with it - takes grit when it gets hard. Personally I found W6 1 and 2 a relief after W5R3! - I really struggled with the solid 20 mins at that point, and didn’t have any problems in week 6. I think, having (just!) finished the programme, my main bit of advice is just to trust the system: it will get you there, but expect some highs and lows along the way! Good luck next week, you’ll be fine 👍😎