Why did week 6 run 1 feel harder than the 20mins one at end of week 5? I went into it full of confidence yesterday but came out feeling knackered! Feeling worried now about tomorrow’s 10min intervals.
Why was the start of week 6 harder?! - Couch to 5K
Why was the start of week 6 harder?!
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The start of every week is a step up, so nothing unusual there.
It’s a tricky set of intervals and a longer work out than the end of week 5.
Slow and steady and run 2 should be no problem.
Perhaps I ran faster because I was confident...
Is it longer? I thought it was 2 mins shorter?
20 minutes of running vs 18 running + 6 brisk walking, yes it's longer.
And yes, confidence can make you go faster, this run catches a lot of people out, by you did it so that's all that matters.
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steviej99Graduate
Don't worry Start, tough runs come at different and often unexpected times, all part of the training!! You'll be fine, trust the plan and keep it slow and steady
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