Wk4r3 been out this morning completed all the runs but it was hard going today. Last run I got to the half way mark and felt good.not today now a little apprehensive as to how week 5 is gonna pan out for me.😣
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Sometimes a run is just harder than others. Make sure you drink plenty even on rest days.
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You'll be fine. We all have bad runs for absolutely no apparent reason.
Just take the next week slow and steady and you'll be fine. If you need a confidence boost, just start off slower than normal and see how much easier that makes the run.
Let us know how you get on
Mig
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Everyone has hard runs, maybe give it an e tea rest day and run very very slow at the beginning so you can run to the end
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Well done.
If you struggle, just slow down. It is up to you how much you struggle.......
If you are having doubts about W5 then read this breakdown healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
Think about your preparation. Everything going on in our lives can impact on our performance as a runner. Restedness, hydration and nutrition are at the top of my list of variables that need to be optimised to enable enjoyable running.
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We all have tough runs but finishing them helps build resilience. Move on with confidence that you can do it and the plan works, slow down a bit and think of us all cheering you on. Happy running
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Some runs are just like that. I’ve found that after a run like that the next one is usually great, probably due to expectation being low. I’m sure you’ll be fine, just take it slowly 👍😁
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So I gave myself an extra rest day because it's the start of a new plan. I've just done week 5 run 1 and completed it. Granted the first 5 minutes was hard, just with getting my legs moving and breathing but I ran when I had to. It felt good the last run I had some more in me so carried on for another minute. It felt good knowing I had more to give.! For me it's the initial 5 mins or so just managing the breathing then it just seems to happen no struggle with breathing legs are not like weights and I'm moving.
I decided to treat myself so I have my very own running top and bottoms now. ! Go me! I think I've got the running bug!😁
Probably just a bit tired? Week 5 is fine if you’re following the program, which you are. Go for it 👍