Can’t believe I’m running and enjoying the buzz after. I’m no runner and feel silly. Brought an armband and running shoes so I’m commited. So running for 3 minutes almost killed me cannot see how I’ll run for 25! Quite fit but this running lark is quite addictive and challenging. I’m 48.
Week 3: Can’t believe I’m running and enjoying... - Couch to 5K
Week 3
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You are a runner so believe it. Just enjoy and go slow , also make sure you are drinking plenty water 7 days a week not just on run days.
C25k is an amazing plan and really does work you'll get lots of encouragement and support on here good luck 😊😊
Thanks. I drink so much water. I’m an active person, a gardener, play badminton and walk the dog but running is very different. It hurts and it’s so hard for me but I’m doing it and looking forward to the next!
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Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.
This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
Enjoy your journey
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53 and end of week 4. Feel better than I did after week 3 so keep the faith. Starting to look leaner as well 🤔
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Don’t worry too much about the end! Tackle one run at a time & you will get to the end!! You are doing SO well👏👍
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Ah once you've felt "the buzz" you're definitely an addict!
Don't worry about how you're going to get to 25 or 30 mins. I think everyone does. Starting on Week 1 I'm thinking 1 min at a time is doable but OMG how am I going to do 20 all at once in Week 5.
But amazingly the program prepares you for it - your stamina will increase week on week. With each new week, I'd start dreading the new challenge, but then find to my amazement that it wasn't that much of a challenge after all, but was completed with ease.
If running for 3 minutes almost killed you - as I'm sure many people will have said - just slow down. It doesn't matter how slow you go. Run at a speed where you could hold a conversation easily.
Good luck and keep enjoying the buzz. It's a great feeling isn't it? Definitely worth psyching yourself for a run to get to the buzz place!
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Well done, I agree the buzz is great and so addictive. Staying injury free is the key, it’s so frustrating when you have to take time off to heal.