Week 4 Run 1

[Need_hot_coffee]

Ughhh and yay! I was really apprehensive about this week, so much so I did week 3 twice 😬 But, it's a grey miserable Sunday, woke up on the wrong side of bed, been out and about with the kids, anything to put it off again...but I put my grown up pants on and went and did it, and I did do it! So flipping chuffed with myself! It wasn't fast and it wasn't pretty but for me, that's not what it's about. 5 weeks ago I couldn't even complete the whole of week 1 run 1 and did that week twice, and now I just did 2 lots of 5 mins runs and 2 lots of 3 min runs! And the cobwebs have been blown away and I'll look forward to Tuesday for my next run. Anyhoo, after all the rambling I hope it helps someone who might be struggling with the thought of a new week 😄

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

What an inspiration!! I got home from a grueling 25 hours at work (slept 6 of them) and repeating week one, didn’t think i could run today but my partner and i went and said we’d walk it if we couldn’t run it and for the first time ever we ran 8x60 seconds without slowing to a walk before the run bit was up. We came home buzzing and great to read your run so thanks for sharing

[Need_hot_coffee in reply to SueAppleRun]

That's amazing!! Well done for going out! You should be proud of yourselves 💪 That was me 5 weeks ago, honestly it gets 'easier' if that makes sense, you got this, we got this!

[JaniceG68 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Well done! I did wk4 run1 this morning too. I also wasn’t looking forward to it but actually completed it. Can’t believe I’ve been doing this week after week. I do find it harder the days I work and can’t decide whether to do it before work or after at the moment. Each day is different and some days are harder but we will get there!

[Need_hot_coffee in reply to JaniceG68]

Well done to you too! It's hard to figure out a good time isn't it? But you've done well to keep going 😄

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and I recommend that you follow the link to the post about mental approach.

Enjoy your journey.

[Need_hot_coffee in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you 😄

[JaoJao]

This is brilliant! I also notice like me you are repeating runs because you’re not quite sure about the following week! I think that’s a great way to reassure yourself. I am on W4R2, I did it after a 2 week holiday and I was on fire! Look forward to following your journey. By the way I am already planning to repeat W4R3

[Need_hot_coffee in reply to JaoJao]

It's good because you know on this plan you can repeat a week if you need too! I do think half the battle is in your mind as to whether you'll manage it, but for me personally knowing I can repeat a week keeps me going out. Like you I'm planning on doing this week again! Onwards and upwards I say! All the best!!

[JaoJao in reply to Need_hot_coffee]

Thank you! And it elongates the journey, I don’t want it to be over and I don’t want to whizz through it either, it’s so enjoyable and so I’ll savour it a bit longer! Good luck to you too.

[Need_hot_coffee in reply to JaoJao]

Heehee Indeed!