Week 5 Run1: Wow. Never thought I'd get this far... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

132,680 members158,718 posts

Week 5 Run1

55Milly profile image
55MillyGraduate
11 Replies

Wow. Never thought I'd get this far and still be really enjoying it but I am!! Not only that - I look forward to my runs each time.

A little apprehensive about Thursday's run - 25mins gulp...... but I do have faith in the programme and have been surprised that I have managed everything asked of me so far .......... so I am going to try and not overthink things too much beforehand and go into it with an open mind and see what happens! Wish me luck!!

Written by
55Milly profile image
55Milly
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
11 Replies
AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

I do wish you luck for Thursdays run, if you are on week 5, the run is 20 minutes, not 25, run 3 of week 6 is 25 minutes.

55Milly profile image
55MillyGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Ah - thanks for pointing that out! haha!

And thanks for your good luck wishes for Thursday - all the suport here on the forum has really helped me keep motivated - as well as providing lots of great advice - it all really helps.

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to 55Milly

👍

SofaJockey profile image
SofaJockey

I was really concerned a week ago about Week 5, but having done Run 3 today, it was fine. The last 4 weeks have prepared your body, so go for it and enjoy it. 😊

55Milly profile image
55MillyGraduate in reply to SofaJockey

Thanks - nice to know you made it!

And well done - I look forward to 'seeing you on the other side!!'

IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

This breakdown of W5 may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

55Milly profile image
55MillyGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Oh that's great - thanks for that!

pete1212 profile image
pete1212Graduate

Well done 55Milly you smash Thursday don’t even think of 25 min just drink plenty of water on off days relax and enjoy your run slow down if you want happy running 👍

55Milly profile image
55MillyGraduate

Thanks for your support - it really helps!

I'll make sure I get plenty of water onboard between now and then and will bear in mind I can always slow my pace down....as long as I keep going doesn't matter how slowly eh?!

pete1212 profile image
pete1212Graduate in reply to 55Milly

Trust the plan and you will be fine 👍

MartinKH profile image
MartinKHGraduate

You are right to have faith in the programme 55Milly, and have faith in yourself too.

Great advice above from others.

You’ll be absolutely fine, you can do it 👍

You may also like...

Week 5 run1 and new shoes

middle of the next run I will be exactly half way through the programme and yet I feel I am only...

week 2 run1 brickwall

I have agreed to do a 5K run in the Transplant Games next year so have just started this. I managed...

Week 8 Run1 ✅ was a good one

it feels easier these past couple of runs. I’m enjoying the runs now it’s not such an effort to...

Week 7 - run1 - legs of lead

morning, looking forward to my run, to find my legs were like lead! Then getting ready for run,...

Week 9 run1 Back of the net!

8 months ago in a hospital bed having radiotherapy never having run a step. Enough said. Thank you...