Week 5 Advice

[Abireid]

Does anyone have any advice before I begin this week? 😊

[Hidden]

Yes!

You will do it.

It is awesome.

You are prepared.

Run 3 is to be looked forward to and not feared!

Seriously, I loved this run. The plan really has prepared you and as long as you are well hydrated and keep a steady pace then you will do it and you'll feel epic after. Nice and steady and you'll really feel like you're getting there after.

[Abireid Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Omg I didn’t even notice run 3!!!! Thought it was just the 8 mins run😭😭I know I can do it I just think it’s all about mindset!

[Hidden in reply to Abireid]

It really is. Honestly, you not only can do it but you will do it and I'll be looking for your Run 3 post! Just keep steady and calm. Right behind you.

[John_W Graduate]

Yes. Carry on with what you're doing. Don't change anything and approach the week like you did the other weeks.

Week 5 is to be embraced and enjoyed.

Don't be afraid! The program is more a mental test than a physical one. You've done the hardest part by starting. And Week 4 is the biggest increase in running time in the whole program. Don't believe me?

Read this:

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and this:

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy!

John

[Abireid Graduate in reply to John_W]

Thanks so much John!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

This breakdown of W5 puts it all into perspectives healthunlocked.com/couchto5... if Jon's graphs don't work for you.

Relax and enjoy it.

[Workingathome Graduate]

Go slow! I enjoyed runs 1&2 but hated run 3 and I’ve realised it was because I went just a little bit too fast. Also make sure your well hydrated it really matters

Good luck you’ll be fine

[Abireid Graduate in reply to Workingathome]

Thanks so much!

[MartinKH Graduate]

Great advice above.

Nothing to be feared, make sure you have plenty of water in the days leading up to the run ( as you should have every day ).

Then go slow and steady and you will be fine.

As GTFC has said, we’ll be looking out for your report.

Happy running 👍

[robertmark97 Graduate]

Just completed run 2 of this week but the best bit of advice I find is just make sure in the first couple of minutes concentrate on getting your running motion and breathing right and then stick to a comfortable slow pace then the run will just flow , good luck

[Els1 Graduate]

I've just come back from week 5 run 3! Was slightly dreading it, but amazingly I did it!!! Just shows that the program really does prepare you for it. Have faith! I decided this time to listen to a story podcast instead of music and I got so wrapped up in it I wasn't looking at the time like I do when I listen to music. I'm definitely going to try this technique again. Don't worry about this week. Just take it as it comes and realise you can definitely do it.