Just completed w1r3 and although i managed it i really struggled and am unsure if i should progress to w2 or repeat w1 again. Any advice?

[igottagetthruthis]

progress to w2????

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I can't help you but am following this with interest as I'm not far behind you. I'm struggling with week 1 too and my time will be limited next week. Wondering if it's best to repeat week 1 until it feels comfortable and I guess you're probably thinking the same!

[igottagetthruthis in reply to Hidden]

when i started my first run i could only manage 30 secs of running however towards the end of the first run i found 60 secs manageable (even if i did feel like i would need an ambulance). lol. r2 and 3 i found 60 secs fine not easy by a long chalk but bearable. After some advice from a work collegue who has completed the whole process i think i will attempt w2. Can always go back to w1 if i find it impossible. How many runs have you done so far? We can be each others motivation god knows i need it. lol.

[Hidden in reply to igottagetthruthis]

Well my first run the app kept stopping so I did about half then my second run the heavens opened and I wasn't appropriately dressed so got soaked to the skin and had to abandon half way through. Today was my first proper run which I thought I wouldn't finish but miraculously did! God, that was hard! Yeah, let's support each other. We CAN do this! 😁

[igottagetthruthis in reply to Hidden]

So you doing your next run on tuesday? My w2r1 starts on tuesday so i will let you know how that goes. Good luck with your next run you can do it. We both can. 👍

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Welcome. If you repeat week 1, you know you can do it... and it will increase your fitness a bit and your endurance a little. If you run week 2... it will increase your fitness a bit more than run 1 and your endurance more too. If you attempt week 2 what’s the worst that can happen? You’ll run at least what you’ve just been doing... nothing will be lost... you’ll probably run more, that’s a lot gained.

Keep your pace down, and repeat any run that you don’t complete. If you complete a run on empty, that’s ok.

For me you’re better off facing each run/week as it comes as avoiding it can build a little mental block. Every time you run it’s a victory... you become fitter and stronger... if you get to also tick a box that’s another victory... once you cross a start like there’s no such thing as failure... don’t ever worry about not completing a run, all that happens then is it waits for you to come and kick its ass next time.

You can do this... enjoy your journey.

[igottagetthruthis in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks for the advice i am going to give it a go. w2 here i come!!

[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 pace..........go slower and you will be fine.

I recommend that you follow the link in the guide to the post about mental approach.

It is your decision, but if you pace properly, you can move on.

Enjoy your journey.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

When you begin C25K the training course lasts 9 weeks, however, that is only a guide, many people, especially in the early stages of the program repeat the weeks, some as many as 9 times, nevertheless they all have eventually graduated. If you have difficulty in completing some of the runs, maybe you are running too fast, just run it a little slower but don't go on to the next run or week until you are satisfied with your runs.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

You've got nothing to loose just try wk2 if you find it too hard go back to wk1 that's what the repeat button is for good luck 😊

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

When I started I could barely jog for 20 seconds. I started this as a two-pace walking programme and took nine weeks of repeats to conquer the requirements of week 1, and another three to beat week 2. All the repeats really paid off later in the programme because I’d been able to build up stamina gradually: what’s more, although I carry an extra person in fat (I call it Ethel) I never injured myself on a run. Take it slow and steady, and if it hurts, slow down more. If you’re struggling with a run, note where you get to and walk the rest. The next time out, aim to beat that, and repeat the process till the run is completely achieved. You’re asking a lot of your body, so give it time to adjust. You can do this, and we’re all on your side here x