W6 R3

[vdox]

About to embark on the last W6 run. Have found the whole Couch to 5k a revelation and still can’t quite believe it’s happening! The last 2 runs (W6 1 and 2) have been absolutely knackering. Have a feeling it may be because I’m on holiday from work so eating and drinking more than usual. Any thoughts fellow runners?

[Neilix1971]

For myself, I feel that what I eat and drink massively impacts my running. I’ve run three times this week and Mondays run was very difficult compared to Weds and Fridays runs which I put down to a weekend of beer and junk food!

[vdox in reply to Neilix1971]

Thanks for that - I think you have a point. Will probably have to rein the booze a bit. I don’t normally drink in the week so think that might be why. Oh well - will go easy on the Prosecco this evening!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

The longer continuous runs require careful pacing and monotony can begin to take over, so find a distraction, whether it is in your own thought processes or in music or podcasts........ don't think about running.

Enjoy your journey.

[lmoto]

I really felt it when I had pizza & wine then did a run later that day, now when I’m struggling to run I think well at least you don’t feel as bad as that day

[Icandoit2019 Graduate]

I’m off to do the same run too but a bit put off because if the rain hate being cold and wet.

Good luck and I hope I finish it today 😬