Week 5

[Blondebeginner]

Bit worried about the jump from Week 5 run 2 to Week 5 run 3. Seems a big step up from 8 to 20 minutes. Any tips anyone?!!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Nothing to worry about Blondbeginner, if you have followed the instructions on C25K up to now which I am sure you have, then you will be OK with that 20 minute run of week 5, just take the run slow and steady. 😊 🏃

[Bassman999 Graduate]

Felt the same when it came around, but did it and enjoyed it, and was over the moon for doing it. You will be too.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Worrying won't help, but a positive attitude will..........what is the worst that can happen?

This post healthunlocked.com/couchto5... breaks down W5 and shows you there is no jump.

You can do this.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Check hundreds of past posts on this.. Take it steady and take it slow.. you are ready for every single run in the programme... Do not push at all...just relax and know you can do it..

Please.. just read this

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Ex-NonRunner19 Graduate]

It spooks everyone but you’ll do it, the programme has prepared your body for it ... just go really slowly and steadily. The first 5 mins are the worst, I found. Good luck, the feeling afterwards is sooooo good. 👍🏻

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

It's not a jump from 8 to 20 . It's an increase of 25% from 16 minutes to 20 minutes.

Very manageable! And very do-able ... like many others on here.

Week 3 to Week 4 is actually the biggest jump in the whole programme - a whopping 72% from 9 to 16 minutes ... if you managed that then W5R3 will be absolutely fine. Your body is ready, but your mind less so ... YOU CAN DO IT!

Good luck!

John

[AllyChristina Graduate]

I've just started week 6, so W5R3 was not too long ago. I was a bit nervous beforehand but it was actually fine. Pace yourself and just keep breathing! You have trained for this.

[StatusBaby Graduate]

I did it last week - 2 week 6 runs under my belt since then. As everyone says you can do this if you have followed the programme so far. I still think the program designers have got this one wrong - W5R3 is the run that causes most worries as evidenced by the number of posts like yours. Also - on the back of it you can be over-confident about W6. That said they're the experts (although I'd be interested to see the stats on W5 dropouts if anyone's counting). As regards you - I don't know you - but I do know if you have followed the program you are ready for this. Get those mental gremlins out of your mind - start slow - real slow - if you have some energy left towards the end then speed up, but at the starts just go slow and steady. Practically check and double check all your kit - laces done up properly/not too tight, fave running top - whatever. Good luck - when you do W5R3 you will feel so good.