Week 3

[Run01]

So I have just completed week three getting nervous about whether I am going to be able to do the next week. I am turning 50 this year and this is the first time I have ran. I have recently lost six stone following a gastric bypass.

[Mollydex Graduate]

You can do it , if you can loose 6 stone you can do anything. Slow and steady is what is needed. A hard week can always be repeated. But you don’t know till you try

[Run01 in reply to Mollydex]

Thank you. I had not thought about repeating a week.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and you may find the link to the post about mental approach helpful.

Enjoy your journey.

[Run01 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you for your response and the tips will definitely read that.

[Craig-14 Graduate]

Hey, I’m on week 6 of this programme. Believe me and many others - you CAN do this

[Run01 in reply to Craig-14]

Thank you. I am getting more out of it every time I run.

Can’t wait to get to where you are. Well done.

[Pianism Graduate]

On 1st January, I would have had zero chance of even running for a bus... just going up the stairs left me breathless and sweating. This morning I ran for 39 minutes! This programme is absolutely amazing, and each week prepares you beautifully for the following week.

The middle of the programme is a real turning-point... your body has started getting fitter but your mind doesn't yet believe it. In fact, weeks 5 and 6 seem to be more about the mind than the body really.

Have confidence in the ability you've worked so hard at gaining up to this point. You will be great!

[Run01 in reply to Pianism]

WOW that’s amazing, you have done really well.

Thank you for the encouragement. 😀

[Pianism Graduate in reply to Run01]

You've got this and we're here for you as you progress through your journey!

[Myzinnyboy Graduate]

Well done on completing week three, I start my week 3 this Monday. I wish it was today as it’s a gorgeous morning but a walk today will do. Can’t believe I’m wishing I was running on a rest day.

Well done on that operation and the weight loss too.

[Run01 in reply to Myzinnyboy]

Thank you. I can’t believe that I am enjoying running. I also wish I was running today but we do need our rest days.

Thank you for the encouragement 😀

[combicamper]

hi and well done, I too am due to start wk4 and worried about the 5min runs but know I will be so chuffed when I can...I have lost 2.5st with ww but none since I started this c25k....need to loose another 5....

[Benno87 Graduate in reply to combicamper]

I have just done my first week 4 run and oh my was it tiring. But also in ways not that bad! I started SW in Jan and have lost 1.5st but c25k is my way of filling some time NOT thinking about food and getting more active. If I'm running I can't eat right? Well done to both and good luck. I'd be keen to hear how your wk 4 runs went as well 😀