Have totally surprised myself and managed to complete the second week. I am always very reluctant to run as I don't enjoy it, never have. But I am feeling a tremendous sense of staying power once the run has been accomplished. I have been really supported by my close friend Flick who has now been running for over a year and has a tremendous enthusiasm for the benefits running will bring...so why do I feel I will never be able to run properly?
I now have Week 2 in the bag but still feel a... - Couch to 5K
I now have Week 2 in the bag but still feel anxious
You will
Allow yourself to be a beginner for as long as it takes
Even if you only did the 5 minutes intervals 3 times a week for the next year it would be amazing for your health !
But you will progress - wait and see xx
Just relax and enjoy it.
This guide to the plan will help in many ways healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
C25k is designed for you to be in control........you run at your own pace and progress as you see fit. There is a link in the guide to the mental approach to all this.......I recommend you read it.
Don't compare yourself to anyone else, this is your journey, so enjoy it, it may take you to wondrous places.
Kate you are doing so well! You are determined and motivated. The benefits will make themselves felt as you get further into the programme and the runs get longer. Xx
Not sure what running properly is. You’ll get to 30 minutes with your staying power, then 30 minutes will get easier and maybe you’ll start to enjoy it. Great job so far.
Just be kind to yourself, whatever stage you are at you are helping to improve your health and fitness. I am only able to run once a week so making slow progress. I found something Laura said on the run today helpful. "it's when you are feeling exhausted and still carry on that builds your fitness".