Struggling

[Krick001]

Hi guys

So I’m on week two and have done run two. I’m feeling a lot better about doing it, I want to get up and get it done and once I have done it I feel great, the only thing I seem to be struggling with is running for the whole 90 seconds I can’t do it so I was wondering if anyone had just carried on until they could before they proceeded to week three as I was thinking I may try one more time for my week two run three and if no better instead of ending and saving doing it again and then maybe again before I move onto the next week?!

Thanks guys

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Please read the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... which explains how to do the programme.

If you don't complete a run, then you have a rest day, or two and try again. There is no point moving onto the next workout if you did not complete the last.

Each session is working on your fitness, so is not wasted.

You will soon be there.

[Krick001 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks for you help very much appreciated and for the link ☺️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Read the link from IannodaTruffe .. rest up and then head out slowly and steadily... you will complete the run..If you are struggling, then slow down more

[Krick001 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks for the advise ☺️

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Hi Krick, I consider myself the queen of repeats since I took nine weeks to conquer week 1 ! I’ve just finished my second go at week 2 and I’ll have to go through it a few more times before I achieve all the requirements three times. This isn’t particularly unusual. Some people can bash straight through the programme in nine weeks but others need to take longer, which is why there’s a repeat function. Repeating isn’t failing. The only run you fail is the run you don’t go for. Relax and enjoy your journey x

[Krick001 in reply to ButtercupKid]

Argh that’s great thanks I’m glad it’s not just me. 😆

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Krick001]

You are so not alone ! 😀

[blackcatgib Graduate]

I repeated extra runs in lots of weeks mainly because I didn’t feel confident

Even if you only ever did week 2 runs over and over you would still be loads healthier than if you didn’t run at all

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[Krick001 in reply to blackcatgib]

That’s very true. Thank you for your advise 😀 😆

[Oldishrunner Graduate]

Try going slower at the start of the exercise. You can always go faster later if you feel up to it

[JumpingFrog in reply to Oldishrunner]

That's good advice it's not about how quick you run but getting out and enjoying it.

[Nita49 Graduate]

Well done for getting to Wk2. 👍

I'd say only move onto the next run, until you feel ready to.

Make sure you aren't running too fast, remember it's not a race. Slow and steady is the key to this.

Good luck and let us know how you get on 👍 🏃‍♀️

[MelsieJay Graduate]

Don’t worry how many times you repeat it. You are still running. It took me a year and 12 weeks to do it first time and I was SO proud to graduate in May this year. A month later broke my leg and have just started the whole thing again a few weeks ago - and it’s just as hard. W3R2 tomorrow with luck. Keep going. That’s al that matters

[Krick001 in reply to MelsieJay]

Oh wow that’s amazing and well done for getting up and carrying on I think that’s amazing. It’s definitely given me motivation so thank you.

[JumpingFrog]

No reason why not. The plan is to get you fit, we are not all the same so modifications that help you get there should be ok.