Run day Fun day! W3 R1

[Jodiebee]

W3 R1 tomorrow.... who else is running tomorrow? Are we all ready and raring to go?! Can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m so excited to see if I can run for a full 3 minutes 😂 is anyone else really enjoying it compared to when they first started?

[Hidden]

Lovely to hear that you are looking forward to it! I loved week 3 and each run week prepares you for the next. You can and will do it. Just keep making sure you hydrate well every day and take it at a steady pace. It all gets better the more weeks you go through.

[Jodiebee in reply to Hidden]

Ah Thankyou ☺️ I’m definitely upping my water intake and completely changed my diet, purely because I want to be able to run at my best! It feels like week 3 is such a step up, glad you loved it, I’m even more excited haha

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

The best is yet to come.

Enjoy your journey.

[jordanpatrickwallace]

Yes! I'll be running week 4 run 3 tomorrow!

Glad you're enjoying running more too!

[Jodiebee in reply to jordanpatrickwallace]

Amazing! Good luck! I never ever thought I’d be the person that uttered the words “I love running” haha. Let us know how you get on ☺️💪🏻

[Kharina Graduate]

Great that you are looking forward to it! I found the same, started to look forward to running. You can definitely run for three minutes if you have done the runs leading up to this: just remember to start off slowly, you can always go a little faster later on. I really enjoyed the week 3 runs, the feeling of achievement of stepping up to three minutes was great.

[Jodiebee in reply to Kharina]

I’m definitely going to pace myself, the urge to go faster than I should do is always so strong until the last run 😂 I’m most looking forward to the 3 minutes, never thought I’d get this far so I’m hoping I can actually do it! Thankyou for your encouragement ☺️

[Spartacus22 Graduate]

I'm due my week 3 r2 tommorow. Found wk1 so much more comfortable than I thought it would be. Finding the right pace has been the most important factor for me so far. Slower pace more distance. Hope you enjoy it, I'm sure you will. Welcome to wrek 3.

[Spartacus22 Graduate in reply to Spartacus22]

* week 3

[Jodiebee in reply to Spartacus22]

Ahh I’m hearing that, loads of us seem to really enjoy week 3, it’s hyping me up haha. I’m definitely going to start off slowly, you’re so right, pace is really important. Good luck on R2!

[Cockneymick Graduate]

I'm running tomorrow, looking forward to it and nervous. I've got a lot of encouragement from family and posters on this site (both of which are very motivating). Going to listen to a new playlists especially. Hope everyone's run goes well tomo, speak to you/post to u soon!

[Jodiebee in reply to Cockneymick]

Yes! I did think of you! Looking forward to seeing your post run post! Good luck, hope you smash it which I’m sure you will ☺️

[Hidden]

Surprisingly yes and sm shocked at how I have done it, pace and breathing too - I'm one run ahead and with other weeks was glad it was other but this week feels like there should have been more which makes next week hopefully achievable 🙂

[Jodiebee in reply to Hidden]

That’s brilliant! Means you can definitely do next week ☺️ I don’t think I’ve quite got to the point where when I’m finished, there’s any gas left in the tank haha

[Charlie46]

I'm running w7r2 cant believe I'm running for 25 mins and loving it only 7 weeks ago I couldn't run for 90 seconds. Your gonna love the journey good luck and enjoy your run. I will be

[Scw787 Graduate in reply to Charlie46]

I’m the same & I do w7R2 tomorrow Saturday!!! I too couldn’t run at all ...., loving the journey!!!

[Charlie46 in reply to Scw787]

How do you feel about your journey so far? It's a nice day for my run today. Playlist is at the ready.

[Scw787 Graduate in reply to Charlie46]

It’s been tough but I’m determined to do this ... I swap between radio and just music... I go out before break....& just go fir it !!!

Enjoy your run x

[Jodiebee in reply to Charlie46]

It’s bonkers isn’t it?!i can’t believe that I actually ran for a whole 3 minutes 😂 can’t wait to get to your level and see how I go! Well done for getting to week 7, amazing!

[Charlie46 in reply to Jodiebee]

You will get there yourself it's still a challenge now. Loving the satisfaction and stamina I have achieved so far.

[Issywhizz Graduate]

I was the same! Excited to see if I could do it. Just seeing if you can manage that next leap is a buzz isn’t i. Just keep a slow and steady pace. Admittedly I found that run hard but then doing W3 R2, it felt much easier. You can do it 🏃‍♀️💪🏻

[Jodiebee in reply to Issywhizz]

I’ve just got back, lord above, you’re right, it was tough but I ploughed through! Thankyou! Your words give me hope for Sunday haha. What week are you on now?

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to Jodiebee]

You did it!! Well done. It wasn’t so bad was it 🌈 And that feeling when you finished the run just makes you want to do it again! I’m on week 3 Run 3 tomorrow. I’m scared 😂🏃‍♀️

[Lizmac200]

I just finished week 3 run 2, found the last 3 min run really hard but just made it. As I have found the 3 min run hard I’m wondering whether I should repeat week 3 in readiness for week 4. Any help?

I have to say I’m enjoying getting up and going out running, for someone who hates any sport at school I sometimes wonder ‘who am I’

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to Lizmac200]

I think I just played some music that keeps me going that I could focus on, rather than focusing on how hard I was finding it. Also when I find it hard, I just keep thinking of the goals I want to achieve out of all this, which pushes me through. Probably no help but i think it’s all about the thought processes to push you through the physical barriers. 😊🏃‍♀️💪🏻

[ParisC25K in reply to Lizmac200]

I was dreading the passing to W4, so full of self doubting, especially when you start the 1st run and Laura tells you it's going to be so much harder!!!! But I cracked it and it has made me feel like I can do this, I am an acheiver, I can actually run 5mins!!!!! I really needed this proof to help me with my self doubting. If I can do it, anyone can you just have to beleive in yourself and the program! I'm still sweaty but smiling like a cheshire cat having caught its first mouse!!! Now for 100 squats and stand up abs with Laura London, then a nice long stretching session and if I have time a lovely relaxing meditation!!! Have a great day everyone!

[Jodiebee in reply to Lizmac200]

You done it though! Haha I am very much the same, I was the one found hiding out during cross country 😂 I’m not sure who I am anymore but i like her haha. I can’t offer any good advice because I’m a proper noob but I have every faith that you can smash our week 4! Maybe try it and see how you get on? I’ve certainly surprised myself every run so far

[rhinos1968 Graduate]

Hi hope you enjoy your run, looks like a good running day too with the sun out already! Just about to go out on my Wk5, R2. Never thought I'd being say that neither!! Good luck

[Jodiebee in reply to rhinos1968]

Ha! It was a lovely sweaty run 😂 it’s crazy how none of us seemed to think we’d get this far! Let us know how you get on! Enjoy 🏃‍♀️💪🏻

[rhinos1968 Graduate in reply to Jodiebee]

Ha, well done. I find the sweaty ones most satisfying, means I've really pushed myself like this mornings!! Enjoy the bank holiday

[Diamondshoes Graduate]

So glad you're enjoying it! I'm doing wk7r1 tomorrow. Never thought I'd get so far. 25 mins was tough yesterday but I know if I've done it once I can do it again.

[Jodiebee in reply to Diamondshoes]

Superstar! You absolutely can, as you said, you’ve done it once, you’ll be able to do it again 100%, looking forward to seeing how you feel after it tomorrow!

[Maybebab]

Hi I did my WK 3 Run 1 yesterday , it's a big step up , but was amazed at my progress, I'm loving this And sticking to the Plan to give myself the best chance of succeeding . I feel so pleased I started this and look forward to hear how you are getting on , seems we are at the same stage , good luck

[Jodiebee in reply to Maybebab]

It was a big jump wasn’t it?! I struggled the first 3 minutes but the last one was easier, I’m hoping R2 is better! The main thing is, we did it haha. I’m the same, I’m so happy I bit the bullet and started this journey, it’s so rewarding seeing how far we have come

Week to week!

[Healthisfun Graduate]

Absolutely, I start week 7 today, so excited x

[Jodiebee in reply to Healthisfun]

Yay! Enjoy! Let us know how you get on, I can’t imagine getting to week 7 haha. Good luck ☺️

[Healthisfun Graduate in reply to Jodiebee]

Hiya,

Yeah today was tough for me, but I can do it and it will get easier on my next 2 runs. My app turned off near the end but had my "Map to run" app on and I actually ran for 26min, so that was good. Phew x

[Healthisfun Graduate in reply to Jodiebee]

Hiya,

I completed the couch to 5km today, so delighted that I reached my goal. 🏆🏆

How are you getting on? I actually ran over 30 min, it took me 35 min, but so happy with that time

susan x

[Jodiebee in reply to Healthisfun]

Wooo!! Thats amazing! Well done, Susan!! Bet you feel amazing?! What happens next? Are you going to maintain the 30 minute runs a few times a week? I don’t know what happens after the end haha. I’ve had a bit of a knee injury and then a lot of stuff happening at home so I’ve not really been focusing at all, I’m back at it tomorrow and will be starting where I left off at W5R2, hopefully I’ll be ok! Well done again for completing it, that’s so amazing xxx

[Healthisfun Graduate in reply to Jodiebee]

Hiya,

Thankyou so much, I have kept it up every 3 days and managed 5km, so will aim that distance for just now. Try and increase distance more than speed. It's so hot just now it maybe 4km 🥵🥵

Good luck, keep me posted

Susan 😁

[Mowtown2020]

Hi

I am running today r3w3! Not sure enjoy is the right word!😂😂👋👋but I am enjoying the feeling afterwards of sense of achievement and quite excited! My You gets Son 29 is really proud of me and encouraging me!

He wants us to do a park run in September (COVID permitting) I will be 65 and he will be 30 same day 🙏🙏🙏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🌈👍

[Jodiebee in reply to Mowtown2020]

😂😂 haha ok, maybe not enjoying, tolerating? Haha. 65?! Epic!! You should be incredibly proud of yourself, I’m 34 and 2 runs behind! What a star! Park run is what I’m looking forward to as well! My partner is a regular runner (8/9 miles every couple of days) and he’s excited that we might be able to do park run together as well! It’s good to have something to look forward to☺️

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

Yes! Run 3 week 3 for me today. Looking forward to getting that done and moving on to week 4.

Weirdly it's the first half of each run that's hardest for me. My legs feel like lead! I do pace myself and deliberately go slow. So slow my walking is faster than my running ha! ha! I always seem to have something left in the tank at the end and feel like I could go for longer.

My husband laughs at me for that but it's a deliberate strategy for me - building endurance without getting injured like I did when I first started by going too fast.

Enjoy your week 3 and roll on week 4!

[Jodiebee in reply to Birdlady64]

Yes! I can definitely walk quicker than I can run 😂 I look a right wally when I’m jogging I’m sure! I found it the same as you, the first run was definitely harder than the last 3 minute one, I thought it would be the other way round! Endurance and stamina is the key, you’re definitely doing it right 💪🏻

[Mattlad91]

I'm running tomroow doing my wk1 round 2 tomroow as I did my first one yesterday

[Jodiebee in reply to Mattlad91]

How did you get on with R2?! How was R1? Well done for starting! It’s always the hardest part isn’t it?

[2bon Graduate]

W3R1 tomorrow! Love your post Jodiebee and all the replies. Excited on one level, a bit nervous as well - plus snow is in the forecast!! So... we’ll see. Not sure about saying “we’ll plow through@ 😂

[2bon Graduate in reply to 2bon]

“Plow through” not @...

[Jodiebee in reply to 2bon]

Snow?! It’s been really warm where I am today, I was glad not to be running 😂 how did you get on?! Did you have to “plough” through?! How did you find the step up?

[2bon Graduate in reply to Jodiebee]

Luckily the snow didn’t stick - it was just incredibly windy. The run was wonderful- it felt great. We changed our route so we were less exposed to the wind and that also worked. So, we’re feeling pretty pumped for wk3.

Thanks Jodiebee!