Progressing but finding it harder

[Quackquackquack]

Completed week 7.

Can’t believe I have now run for 25 mins 4 times in just over a week. The run today was the hardest of the 4 less distance and higher heart rate. It was very windy, dont know whether to push to week 8 or redo week 7.

[Green_shed_guy]

I had several practice runs in W7 before finally managing the full 25 minutes 3 times. (W6R3 the app stopped but I think I was about right) Did W8R1 yesterday and I was ok just had to keep pushing on. I’d say go for W8 it’s 3 minutes extra which if you pace yourself (slow down) is not that much extra and if you don’t make the 28 it’s good “practice”.

[Quackquackquack Graduate in reply to Green_shed_guy]

Thanks that it encouraging, I will give it a go weds and just hope it is not so windy

[Rasmus]

Hi I've just finished WK 6 which I've found very challenging! Almost gave in on 25 min run but so proud that I pushed on. However approaching WK 7 with caution...could be kill or cure 😆

Keep going Quackquackquack we can do this! I think 🤔

[Quackquackquack Graduate in reply to Rasmus]

Thanks for the encouragement, well done you for pushing through. I cant believe im on on the verge of starting week 8. I will give it a go weds, I can always repeat it if needed.

I think a lot of us have tried a lockdown couch to 5 K.

[Rasmus in reply to Quackquackquack]

I'm trying so hard to not have to repeat weeks/runs which is what forces me on, I worry if I fail a single run it will kill my motivation! However, if I manage to graduate, I might initially use the last few weeks of the program to consolidate my running 🤔

[AlysP Graduate in reply to Rasmus]

Me too- found the 25 mins much harder than I thought I would!!! It was blowing a gale today though so maybe it’s that. Onwards and upwards but now more concerned about the next run....

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

Well done for getting this far Qqq! Each run is preparation for the next one so if you’ve managed to complete the 3 week 7 runs I’d be inclined to say move on to week 8 and see how you get on. You can always repeat the runs there if you need to! Good luck with your last 2 weeks!

[Quackquackquack Graduate]

So made up ; nice sunny day, ran a different more picturesque route, felt good . 28 mins running week 8 run 1 done boom .... just hope the wind stays away.