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[Polly0274]

W6R3 today and it’s 25 mins. Have been thinking about this run since the last one, wondering if I’ll be able to do it. Still not convinced but will give it my best shot later. Think of me at 3:45 when I’m at the gym on the treadmill 😂

[MikeJones68 Graduate]

No problem at all. Just take it nice and easy. I have to admit that I hate treadmill running as it always seems harder!

[Polly0274 in reply to MikeJones68]

I’ve ran a few times outside and preferred the treadmill, however once I’ve completed all the runs I think I’ll start running outdoors. 😊

[MikeJones68 Graduate in reply to Polly0274]

I find treadmill runs seem to go on forever. Outside there's things to see. If I'm doing a long run I like to go somewhere new and explore

[Polly0274 in reply to MikeJones68]

That’s true. Think I’ll prefer it more when the weather is nicer.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

You did W5R3... this one looks less of a step to me. You nailed the tricky intervals this week that will have made you a lot stronger. You can run 25! Tell us how well it went around 4:15 😀

[Polly0274 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

It’s mentally I think where the worry occurs as I didn’t struggle with either run this week. I’ll let you know as soon as I’m done. Thanks for the support. 😊

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Polly0274]

Keep the pace down and listen for us cheering your name

[Polly0274 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

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[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

Going beyond 20 minutes on a treadmill becomes hard for a beginner, especially if you don't have any distractions. Are you listening to music or watching TV? Either of those will help. THink about something else ... work, shopping, family etc.

I did the whole of the C25K on a treadmill on our works gym - and then progressed to running outdoors (after a 25 yr break) - I now do both with a vengeance

Good luck!

[Polly0274 in reply to John_W]

I always listen to music and look out into the running track so my mind often wanders 😀

[John_W Graduate Ambassador in reply to Polly0274]

You'l be fine - absolutely fine!

[e-beanz Graduate]

Wondered how you got on? I did W6R1 yesterday and didn’t find it as tricky as some have said. I actually liked the walking breaks 😂 what’s worrying me more is that from R3 onwards every other run is long and no more walking. I know I managed the 20 minutes of W5R3 and that was more mental than physical. Also I’m a gym treadmill runner but luckily ours are lined up by a window so I have plenty to look at but I will venture out once I’ve graduated (and the weather’s better 😄)

[Bloodhound1 in reply to e-beanz]

I have just done W7R3 and I also worried about the longer runs. I found that I still find the first 5 minutes are tough but after that the time ( and as everyone says it’s a time programme) seems to flow past amazingly quickly. The key is definitely mental - and I can’t tell you the number of times I swear at my legs during a run. They just seem to have a mind of their own but do end up doing as they are told. Good luck with the next runs

[Polly0274 in reply to Bloodhound1]

Haha yes I know exactly what you mean about your legs doing their own thing. Next week I think will be my toughest yet.