Wk5 run 3

[Ukdebdow]

Feeling nervous wk5 run 2 tomorrow. 2 lots of 8 mins. Then run 3 a whopping 20mins no stops. That's a big jump. How have everyone else got on?

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

They have got on very well indeed on run 3 of week 5, just take it slowly and you will be able to run all of the 20 minutes 🏃😊

[Ukdebdow Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Eek i hope your right. I've stuck to the plan so far. But wouldn't say I've found it particularly easy.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Ukdebdow]

Nothing comes easy to begin with, once you complete run 3 of week 5 slow and steady you will be very proud of yourself.

[Ukdebdow Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thankyou

[ktsok Graduate in reply to Ukdebdow]

I don’t think it is meant to be easy... I’m just finally figuring that out 🤪Wondering during the run if you are going to get through it, finishing the runs with wobbly legs, burning cheeks, sweaty and breathing hard is normal I think... 🤔

[Ukdebdow Graduate in reply to ktsok]

Ha you sound like me. It will all be worth it im sure

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to ktsok]

Try slowing down.

C25K is designed to build stamina, which is done by running at an easy conversational pace, as explained in the guide to the plan.

[Ukdebdow Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thankyou

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

There is no big jump.

Read this healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Trust the plan, believe in yourself and pace yourself sensibly.

[Ukdebdow Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thats good info thankyou i will bear all that in mind

[Bassman999 Graduate]

You'll do it. The 20 minute run was very enjoyable and rewarding. A great feeling of satisfaction afterwards.

[Ukdebdow Graduate in reply to Bassman999]

I can imagine its a great feeling when done. As all runs have been. But the thought of it eek! But i will do it. Well will attempt too

[Bilbao_Jus]

It’s a big jump and scary but it’s was better than I thought and if you prepare yourself mentally it’s will help a lot. I just set some music on my headphones and got into a good rhythm with my breathing and it’s passed by no problem.

You can do it.

[Ukdebdow Graduate in reply to Bilbao_Jus]

Thankyou. Still not sure I've got my breathing right.

[Hidden]

W5R3?...Best run of the lot!

This is when you feel like a runner 🏃‍♀️

Get out there, slow and steady and enjoy every single one of those 20 minutes!

I guarantee you’ll love it, looking forward to seeing your proud post once you’ve smashed it!

GO GO GO! 😁⚡️

[Ukdebdow Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I hope i have your positivity

[Hidden in reply to Ukdebdow]

Take some with you, it works wonders!

😉⚡️✨

[Ukdebdow Graduate in reply to Hidden]

[Becky1606 Graduate in reply to Ukdebdow]

I totally agree with TS - that and W6R3 were my two favourite runs of the whole thing!

[AllyChristina Graduate]

I did my w5r3 today. It wasn't as bad as I expected (I think I had overthought it). Take it steady as you don't want to burn out too early and find a way to distract yourself - for me that was listening to a good podcast. It will be over before you know it.

[Ukdebdow Graduate]

Thankyou

[kaysmith Graduate]

I too was dreading this run when I was there, in fact I’d got myself quite down about it thinking there’s no way I can do that !!!! Trust in the plan and you will do as I did and you’ll be so proud 😁 I never imagined I would enjoy running the way I do, I’ve been doing it for 14 months now , not long runs just 3 miles 3 times a week and I feel great . I hope you continue to enjoy it as I have... good luck 👍

[Ukdebdow Graduate]

Thankyou thats good to hear