Big jump!

[rhinos1968]

So just finished W5 R2 and now face W5 R3 which seems a big jump from running for 8 minutes, albeit twice, to running for a full 20 minutes! I did manage R2 but not sure l could have kept going for another 12 minutes after the first 8 and can't really slow my pace any more. R3 seems a bit daunting. How did those who have done it find the 'jump?

[Lobajo Graduate]

I found it daunting too but just slowed my pace right down. I think it really helps when you get to the longer runs in week 6 psychologically knowing you have run that time already. Good luck!

[rhinos1968 Graduate in reply to Lobajo]

Thanks I'll certainly be going as slow as possible!

[John_W Graduate]

Not as big a jump as you think. You did the hard work in Week 4 which is the most important week in my opinion. Week 4 sees the biggest increase in *total* running time in the whole program - from 9 minutes (Week 3) to 16 minutes in Week 4 - that's a 75% increase!.

W5R1 is 15 mins, W5R2 is 16 minutes... and W5R3 is 20 mins... a 25% increase.

Remember that:

1. Every run prepares you for the next one. Yes you are physically all set to go. The the fitness that you've accumulated in the 14 runs (157 minutes of running!) mean that you're more than capable of completing the next run - that's how a program like this works.

2. The body may be ready, but your mind less so . The program is a mental test, not a physical one . The mind says "OMG, are you serious? 5 mins? No way! 8 mins? You're kidding! 20 mins? Dont be stupid." But you're here aren't you?

If you need more convincing, have a look at this:

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and this

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You're ready. You don't need luck - just belief.

Do it.

John

[Workingathome Graduate]

You’d be surprised, I didn’t think I could slowdown any more but I actually could and did. Just relax, go nice and slowly and you’ll be fine. Good luck

[rhinos1968 Graduate in reply to Workingathome]

Thanks, I'll certainly be going as slow as possible!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

W5R3 is the shortest workout since W3 .........all explained in this post healthunlocked.com/couchto5...