W4R2

[FlorianE]

Well, it isn't getting any easier but than again that might be the point. I keep reminding myself why I am doing this and to be honest 5k will hopefully only be the start. So full of confidence I have signed up for a 10k in May and a tough mudder (10 miles) in August. Good luck to everyone on their journeys.

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

Well...you might not want to hear this, but it never got any easier for me. I found all the runs challenging, but kept going anyway! But you know, once you graduate, you just establish a regular running routine, and every now and then have a run that does feel quite effortless. And then you set a new challenge, and it gets tough again...until it gets easier. Rinse and repeat! 😂 All the while you get fitter and fitter, and then you get addicted...and hey presto! You don’t mind when you have a tough run.

Keep going. You are doing great. 👍 Signing up for an event is a great motivator. But remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day. 😁 I have been running 2.5 years now, and still learning, still improving! All the best to you. 👏👏👏

[msmuffintop in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thank you for saying that. I’m on week 5 and every run was hard. I dream of being s person who can effortlessly run

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to msmuffintop]

Well, the longer you have been running, the more you enjoy it and the less you care whether it is hard or not - honest! And of course it does get a wee bit easier...A lot of running is down to mental resilience, and that comes in time. 😊 If a run is hard, you are doing it right! You are doing enough to challenge yourself. But, never, ever be afraid to slow down - I love a slow run, and it does wonders for your stamina!

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Not one run felt easier until after we graduated and then suddenly one day there we were having a run and saying oh this is good let’s just carry on a bit longer

Good luck

[Speedy60 Graduate]

I don't find it gets easier, but my times are slowly coming down so I must be doing more for the same effort. I always feel better when I get back though.

[Comfortnotspeed]

I guess it is a challenge. A challenge that gives a great sense of achievement. I’m not sure “easier” came in to it for me until I restarted c25k.

Some runs were better than others.

We can be proud of every time we get out there, though!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

If any run is tough, just slow down........this is about endurance, not speed.

Enjoy your journey.