W6r3 advise please..

[Goslow]

I'm really struggling this week. I was so pleased when I finished last week completing 20 min run. This week is the first time I really wanted to stop as I was struggling so much! Anyone been the same and any advise would be greatly appreciated 😁🏃‍♀️🤞Im due to do the 25 min run today and am so worried I won't be able to complete it 😰

[Markco93 Graduate]

Lots of people find W6 hard, don’t worry. You have followed the plan, and you are ready to do this. So much of the plan is about building confidence in your own ability. You did the 20 minute run, you have done some more training, now you can do 25 mins. Just settle into a slow and steady pace, relax and try and enjoy it. You’ve got this 😀

[Goslow Graduate in reply to Markco93]

Thank you 😊 you make it sound easy 🤣 fingers crossed 🤞

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Don't worry a lot of people struggle with the two interval runs of wk6. As today's run is 25 minutes with no walking breaks I'm sure you'll find it a lot better . Good luck 😊

[Goslow Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you😊 someone else has said the same.. really hope I can achieve this 🏃‍♀️😰

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

Just take it really slowly and you’ll be fine. Completing the run is the thing - pace and distance are unimportant at this stage.

And if you like running slowly here’s the short film of the Japanese slow jogging technique. It’s low impact and designed to avoid injury. I first saw this in w6 and still run this way because I love it!

m.youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2...(Not working as expected?)

If you’re interested watch a few times to catch it all - the landing and short stride are key.

[Goslow Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner]

Thank you 😊 it looks great way to run!! just watched the film... I’ll give it a go today 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🤞👍

[Murielbez Graduate]

Week 6 is really hard I think a lot of us experience a little slow down with it so you are not alone. Maybe do it twice if this is what is required to get through it. No pressure, do what works for you.

[Goslow Graduate in reply to Murielbez]

Thank you I’m definitely slowing down! 🏃‍♀️ It seems to be the way 👍😁 and yes if I have yo do it again that’s fine too 🏃‍♀️

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done, you did it.

If you struggle at any time, just slow down.

Make sure you are running at an easy conversational pace, as described in the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and this link healthunlocked.com/couchto5... in respect of mental approach may be helpful.

You can do this if you just slow down.........or you can make it hard for yourself.

[Goslow Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you.. positive mental attitude needed 🤗🤣🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🙌

[steviej99 Graduate]

You can definitely do this. Stop worrying, be positive. This is important because you need to set out with a positive mindset. Just remember the plan works, every run and every week prepares you for the next. Good luck and enjoy your running

[Goslow Graduate]

Thank you 😊 your absolutely right! I got this positivity!! 👍👍🤣🏃‍♀️😁

[Puppy-love Graduate]

I struggled with W6 runs 1&2 too but honestly found R3 much better. I don’t understand the science but I’m sure that the stopping and starting is harder than just keeping on running - slowly, slowly. Good luck and let us know how you get on.

[Goslow Graduate in reply to Puppy-love]

Thank you, I am sure your right. I struggle too with the stopping and starting this week after the 20min run last week! Well I’ve actually done the 25min non stop tonight I honestly can’t believe it! I took the advise of others and went so slow... 🙈 but I completed it without needing any assistance 🤣🤣 I’m so pleased and amazed by every week how we just do it .... truly so happy 😁🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ thank you for the advise 😃🙌

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to Goslow]

Fantastic! Congratulations. Just think of how far we’ve come on this road. 25 mins will soon become 30 and graduation. Enjoy a good night’s sleep comforted by the satisfaction of a significant achievement. 👏👏😊

[Goslow Graduate in reply to Puppy-love]

Thank you, I will and you too ! 🙌🏃‍♀️😊

[Hidden]

Ah... The jubilation of W5/R3 and Week 6 bringing you back down to earth. My advice.. week 6 is a week where you should just step back and start appreciating how far you've come. It's a difficult week, but look at what you've achieved!

If you don't finish a run, if you do 20 minutes even 15 minutes instead of 25.. just smile, understand that you're improving with every training session and try again. If you're struggling slow down. Relax!

You've already won, these last weeks are your victory laps.. enjoy them. 🤗

[Goslow Graduate]

Thank you for the positivity!!!😁 your absolutely spot on!! I think we do forget how far we have come🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ Well I am overjoyed I did slow down and I've completed the run 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🙌😃😃 so happy right now !!