Knocked that wall down

[Kiracookie]

Today I completed wk 5 run 2

I am so pleased with myself, last year when I attempted C25k this was where I hit my wall, I tried about10 times but could never push past the 1st 8 minute run.

But this time, this time I kicked it’s bum. I don’t know whats different but this year even being another stone over weight it’s been so much easier, I’m yet to have a bad run.

I’m anxious for run 3 tho as that feels pretty impossible to jump to 20 minutes. I thought that about 8 minutes from 5 tho so we shall see!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Don't worry about that run as it is 20 minutes, once you have ran it you will be very proud of yourself 😊.

[Tartancat Graduate]

Keep it really slow 🐌 and prepare to amaze yourself

You can do this!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done

This might put the next run into perspective healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[JulieF19 Graduate]

I’ve just done week 5 run 3 (20 mins straight) and I felt exactly the same as you! I honestly couldn’t see myself running for that long in one go and was convinced I’d never manage it!

So this is where I realised that running distances is probably more if a mental challenge then anything, does that sound daft? All those internal voices saying you can’t possibly do it.

What I tried to do was blank it all out, concentrate on the song I was listening to and focus on small chunks of the run. For example I just focused on getting through 5 minutes at first as I know I can run that length. Once that was done I might focus on the next 5 or perhaps even 3. I tried counting it in terms of songs I’d got left to hear and try not to look at the time constantly!

I’m totally aching this evening but extremely pleased and surprised I managed to get through it!! You can do it too :0)

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Breaking down walls... great work. Don’t worry about that 20... nice gentle start, get the first few minutes out of the way and relax into your rhythm.

[Greywhiskers Graduate]

The program does work and there is a careful logic in the progression. Last time you were undoubtedly running too fast. Now just take it slowly enough to complete the task... you are becoming a runner! Well done

[Kiracookie]

Thanks everyone!

Today I ran the whole 20 minutes and it was nothing compared to what I’d expected. I thought About it in 5 blocks and it wasn’t until 18 minutes that I felt myself start to struggle which amazed me.

Knowing Iv managed the 20 minutes has given me so much confidence for my future runs.

I feel like a superhero now.