Week 5 20min run! Help!

[Run4ever]

Hey i’m on week 5 run 3 and keep avoiding doing it because it jumps from 2x8 min runs to 20 mins!!! Help! I need inspiration

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You are misreading it completely.

Sit down, relax and read this healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You can do this........... believe me.

[Run4ever in reply to IannodaTruffe]

can’t click the link

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Run4ever]

It works my end.

Try this healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Run4ever in reply to IannodaTruffe]

sorted thank you!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

16 and 5 brisk walking... all cardio... or 20 cardio... the only real difference is in the mind... go nice and slowly and amaze yourself.

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

If you've done the other runs you can definitely do this one. It's the first mind over matter because your body is prepared! Start with running the first 10 minutes (because you know you can do it) and then just try a couple of other minutes and soon you've done most of it.

You can do it!

[Run4ever in reply to Couchpotato2]

thank you!!!

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

This is the best run ever.

Nothing has eclipsed my w5r3.

Not 5k. Not 10k not HM distance.

That run, quite simply was the one that showed me I really could do it, even though I thought I wasn't going to succeed, that I would give up partway and walk, that then I wouldn't even finish the programme anyway...

The sheer joy of making it through was quite frankly earth shattering. I could not stop grinning like a fool for hours. I would go so far as to say that moment was one I will cherish forever. Even completing the programme wasn't as overwhelming as that acheivement.

Do not rob yourself of the opportunity to see what you can really do. It's just a handful of songs and then BOOM! 🏃‍♀️☄

[Run4ever in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

thank you that’s so good to hear!!! really interesting that you get even more of a buzz from that one than the final one. i can totally understand why! Hopefully i can do it this week ahhhhhhh!!!

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Run4ever]

You so CAN!! Get out there and OWN it!! You deserve this! 👍💪😁

[sofiaO Graduate]

Slow down abit, take it easy and you can do it. It's much easier to keep on running straight through as you keep the momentum going. Enjoy it!

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

You will be fine. W5R3 is defo more a mental than physical challenge. Nice and steady, set yourself up for success with your favourite route.

Focus on how amazing you will feel afterwards. 💪🏃‍♀️

[joamnabates]

You can do it

Definitely gives you the confidence going forward once it’s achieved

[56Pack]

Hi Run4ever... I did wk5 run 3 very recently and it was much easier than I expected.... but I did run very very slowly as i was determined that i was going to finish... and because I had put in the distance with previous training runs (just like you already have) i was able to do so.... You really can do it... and you deserve it.... You have already put in the work. I just did week 6 run 1 tonight so you are virtually at the same stage as me

[JellyJac Graduate]

I thought the exact same thing last week.... completed run 3 yesterday evening... Was dreading it but the advice is good. Download around 35 mins of your favourite songs (Personally I finished with Fall out boy's "The Pheonix") and think of it in 5 min runs.. there is only 4 and if you finish with a song you find uplifting it will be Euphoric! I also find starting with "Survivor" by destiny's Child gets me started with a determined attitude but think that may be completely personal reasons. I also tell myself that nothing good ever came easy.... Keep at it, if I can do it anyone can!!

[Connie1972 Graduate]

Hey! You got this, trust in the program. Mind over matter! Once you complete you’ll be totally excited. I went through the same thing, kept telling myself I can’t do it. Then I did it and wanted to run longer. Stop delaying you got this, out on some good music.

[Bayrunner]

As others have said, this run really is mind over matter. Your body can do it but the mind is full of doubt. It's 4x 5min runs and once you've done two you've turned around and are on the way home. It is the greatest feeling when you've done it. I'm on W7 run1 and knowing I can do the 20mins means I know I only need to find 5more mins. It really can be done.

Good luck.

[Tiptopcat]

It took me 3 attempts until I finally smashed the 20 minute barrier. At first I was disappointed but reminded myself that a few weeks ago I couldn't even run for 1 minute.

Take your take and take it slow. If you make it, fantastic, if not - it's all practice for the next time. Good luck

[Dance55 Graduate in reply to Tiptopcat]

Thank you for providing a balanced reply for those of us who might not manage it the first time! I've had a lot of health set-backs over the past month - food intolerance, vertigo - and wasn't able to run so I still haven't got past wk5 run 2 even with constant positive pep talking while I'm running (super slowly!) You've inspired me that hopefully I'll get there in the end. Looking forward to my legs feeling stronger and my mind winning the battle!!

[Johnsey Graduate]

That was my favourite run

You will be buzzing after finishing it

Take your time and concentrate on your breathing

[MercuryRising]

Hey Run4ever , today (in about and hour's time) is my W5R3. I know exactly how you feel, I'm feeling it a bit myself. It feels like the first big one but as has been said, you have already done 16 mins in your last run plus an extra 5 mins walk. I'm looking at it as just another 4 mins running and 5 mins less walking. You can do it!

[MercuryRising in reply to MercuryRising]

W5R3 done! It was tough but the first 2 runs of W5 prepare you well. You can definitely do this!!!

[Run4ever in reply to MercuryRising]

thank you! how did you get on? i did it!!! started to struggle about 10 mins in then i was ok! can’t believe it, it’s such a big deal to me

[MercuryRising in reply to Run4ever]

Brilliant, well done! Feels good doesn't it?

I was struggling after about 17 mins but kept going to the end. It was a tough one but definitely a bridge crossed.

Best of luck for W6! See you on the other side

[Run4ever in reply to MercuryRising]

thank you!

[SeeJillRun Graduate]

W5R3 has been my favourite run so far. You can so do this, all the work you’ve done so far has prepared you for it. Just put your trust in the training and go for it. Trust me, you’ll amaze yourself! 🏃‍♀️