Concerned about week 4!!!!!!

[Wackywoocouch25k]

Hi couch25k peeps I currently entering week4 and see I got run for 5 mins....thought was going have a heart attack’ running for3mins on week3.....I’m concerned I won’t complete it any tips......I did it and felt great it’s just the thought of another 2mins added on!!!!! Thank you.

[LucyLou9 Graduate]

Just take it really slowly and you should be fine. The increases seemed daunting to me but the programme does work. If you do struggle you can repeat runs but just stick at it.

[Wackywoocouch25k in reply to LucyLou9]

Thank you. I did it lol

[JaoJao]

Well done for reaching this far! I am right behind you, I start week 4 this weekend, eek! I also couldn’t believe I managed 3 mins, but the programme has conditioned us after doing it for 3 runs so you’ve gained endurance and stamina through that to step up, its exciting isn’t it.

Take the runs as slow as you need, don’t sprint them, be kind to yourself and enjoy them! Then come back here and tell us all about it 😊

[Wackywoocouch25k in reply to JaoJao]

I did it!!!! Wasn’t as bad as I expected. Go for it at weekend!!!!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and includes advice on pacing and a link to a post about mental approach which may be helpful.

Enjoy your journey.

[Razouski]

No tricks, you've just got to take it really slow, and then a bit slower. The main thing is convincing your mind that you can do it, because the programme works and has ensured that your body is ready for it. We know you can do it... Good luck.

[Emsworth19 Graduate]

I’m on w4r3 today, I was a bit worried about the 5 mins too but it was fine, the programme is making us fit 😁 Just take it slow, remember to breathe, I count 3 breaths in before breathing out for 3, and think positively, I can do this mantra! I find I can do extra at the end and ran for 21 mins in total on run 2, felt amazing and so pleased with myself! We can do it 👍🏻

[Wackywoocouch25k in reply to Emsworth19]

Thank you. I did it and wasn’t too bad!!!!

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

Bet you thought the same about week 2 after week 1 and then week 3 after week 2 didn’t you?! Don’t worry, if you are following the plan you can do this - 1 run at a time. Take it slow, stay hydrated and use your new mantra I AM DOING THIS!

[Wackywoocouch25k in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thank you. I did it. And yeah it’s the same each week lol.

[Nannyto2 Graduate]

You can do it!

I remember thinking i can never run for 3 or 5 minutes and now i graduate on my next 30 minute run!

Follow the programme, don't run too fast & you'll be fine 👍

Let us all know how you get on 😊

[Wackywoocouch25k in reply to Nannyto2]

I did it but struggling find the time do my 2nd run this week....must admit I felt fantastic and incredibly proud of myself when I did it 😂. May have to repeat it week 4 when kids go back school. Well done on your achievement. 😊😊