Week 5

[Lordlaz]

Hey guys im gonna run my week 5 run. 2 tmw and honesty im very anxious. I completed week 5 run 1 with suprising ease but that 8 min run seems challenging and that 20 min run on run 3 seems impossible. Any tips and advice on it would be much appreciated

[Lynnie18 Graduate]

I'm about to do the same tmw aswell. Daunting as it seems all I have is positive mental attitude to get in under the belt. For me it's the first 5 minutes that's a struggle then everything seems to just work out..legs move,breathing is good. I'm going to make sure my playlist isnt too up beat so I'll be slow and controlled..that's my plan! Good luck with it.

[Lordlaz Graduate in reply to Lynnie18]

Thanks for the support lynnie seeing aswe are both doing the same run want to updater how it went tmw ?? It would be great seeing how someone running the same distance is feeling and would give motivation

[Lynnie18 Graduate in reply to Lordlaz]

Yes definitely will let you know how I got on and if you go before me let me know how you get on lol, I love this forum it definitely gives support and encouragement. We've got this!

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Same old advice - take it slowly! You’re not alone, I think most people approach this week with trepidation. But also most people achieve it first time, and those that don’t tend to be going to fast, and achieve it once they slow down! It’s a mental battle, and by doing it super slowly the battle tends to be won 👍😁

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Run 3 of week 5 is not impossible, all your runs up to this milestone run have been preparing you for it, take both run 2 and especially that 20 minute run of week 5 especially slow and steady, once you have completed it you will feel very proud of yourself, good luck.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Two posts for you to read.

One from today healthunlocked.com/couchto5......

and another that breaks down W5 healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

There is nothing to be anxious about.....it is a training plan......not the Spanish Inquisition!

[Hidden in reply to IannodaTruffe]

😂

[Lordlaz Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

😨spanish inquisition is terrifying . Also thanks for the advice

[D48P Graduate]

That’s my next run too! Just going to take it slow and see how I get on. Good luck 👍🏻🏃🏻‍♀️

[Lordlaz Graduate in reply to D48P]

Want to keep each other updated on how it went?

[D48P Graduate in reply to Lordlaz]

Yes let’s keep in touch not sure if I’m doing morning or evening run yet.

[Lordlaz Graduate in reply to D48P]

GREAT!! Im not too sure yet either il update when i do i tho

[Jooles57 Graduate]

I did the week 5 run 2 this evening. I too was very apprehensive and not at all sure I could do 8 mins. However I smashed it. I did a really gentle steady pace and that seemed to work. I am now looking forward to smashing 20mins at next run. It's all about believing in yourself. You are better than you think.

[Hidden]

Look forward to hearing how it goes. I’m also doing mine tomorrow! Haven’t decided what time I’ll be going.

[Lordlaz Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Gonna do it in 30mims VIVID

[Hidden in reply to Lordlaz]

Ooh you’ll be back very soon.

[Lordlaz Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I DID IT!!!! The first 8mins was breeze and i was feeling great thinking this a perfect pace. The 5 mins break comes and i notice something i feel like im bout to vomit inwas obviously gong wayu tonfast. The first 4 mins of the next 8 as tough amd i nearly cried when he said half way there. The next 4 I finally got my pace right and did it !!!

[Hidden in reply to Lordlaz]

Oh my! I’ll keep an eye on my pace! I tend to plod along.

[D48P Graduate in reply to Lordlaz]

Well done ! Done mine too and it went well, maybe down to the fact i thought I was doing a 5 minute run first and then mj said you’ve just done your first 8 minutes 😂

[Lordlaz Graduate in reply to D48P]

Lmao love it inkept my eye on that click like a hawk

[Lynnie18 Graduate]

Well done WE did it!! I've just come back from mine aswell. Awesome!! I struggled but I didnt back down. I was going that slow my Garmin marked it as a walk (again) but hey I'm buzzing for sunday 😁

[Hidden in reply to Lynnie18]

Me too! Posted about mine. But it was fine

[Lordlaz Graduate in reply to Lynnie18]

AMAZING!!! Lets update each ither again in week 5 tun 3...20mins here i come!!!

[Hidden in reply to Lordlaz]

Yes. I’m doing mine on Sunday! Will look out for your post. 🙃🙃

[Lordlaz Graduate in reply to Hidden]

GEUSS WHO JUST DID 20MINS !!!! ITS ME!!!! I AM LIVID WITH HAPPINESS AND GONNA INHALE SOME FOOD. 3mims was a chalange in the beginning now im running 20 NEVER GONNA STOP!!!(my pace was 7:20 if yall wondering)!!!!

[Hidden in reply to Lordlaz]

Yay go you!!! I also inhaled food hahaha. 💪💪💪💪🙌🙌🙌

[Lordlaz Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Charlie howd your go?

[Hidden in reply to Lordlaz]

Great. I posted a little while ago I do t find the website post ordering very intuitive though!