Week 4, Run 1

[Impetuous]

I’m starting week 4 tomorrow (slightly before the crack of dawn). I have to say I’m a little anxious, the running has suddenly doubled! I found week 3 pretty comfortable but am I going to find week 4 suddenly tough? I don’t want it to be so difficult it puts me off....

Thanks.

[Hidden]

Hi 👋🏻I did W4 R1 this morning! It was easier than I imagined it would be! Just keep it super slow and you’ll be fine 👍🏼 Good luck x

[Mrp63 in reply to Hidden]

Just tried week 4 earlier and really struggled so wondering if I should go back to week 2 to get more stamina. My problem is the breathing

[tiggs1 Graduate]

Stay slow, keep smiling and you will get to the end of this believe in yourself 👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and includes advice on pacing.....if you are struggling, slow down.

I would recommend that you read this post about mental approach also healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Relax, slow down and enjoy the journey.

[JuliaElizabeth98]

I literally just started week 4 this evening! I was a bit nervous going into it, but I managed to do the whole thing. I just slowed right down - I didn’t want to give myself an excuse to stop! Just really pace yourself. If you do find it too hard in the end, just do a couple more week 3s before trying again.

[Impetuous]

Thanks for the motivation guys, it really wasn’t too bad! Embarrassingly I ran out of route so had to start zigzagging up and down streets next to my house so I could finish properly! I needed about an extra kilometre more than W3R3.

[Hidden in reply to Impetuous]

Well done!

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to Impetuous]

Well done. It's a great sign when you start to run out of road!

[Longarm Graduate]

I did WK7R1 today. You will get there. Just think four weeks and you came this far. Well done