Tips for W5R2 & 3

[Kumearn]

So, I'm dreading this week. Did W5R1 yesterday and feel okish about tomorrow's 8min runs but 20 mins on the Thursday just seems like they are having a laugh. I expect I just need to go really really slowly but even then, really!!!

[SweatyHettie Graduate]

Yes really!! It’s a psychological barrier more than a physical one -trust the programme, it works! But you are absolutely right, take it slowly - so your breathing is not laboured - and you will be fine. Enjoy it and the absolute buzz you are going to get when you run 20 at the end of this week!

[Kumearn Graduate in reply to SweatyHettie]

Thank you. I'll try 😀

[Lula375 Graduate]

I’m feeling the same way 😂. Run 3 on Thursday for me too!

[Kumearn Graduate in reply to Lula375]

That's exciting. Good luck 😀

[SweatyHettie Graduate]

I look forward to your “I did it” posts Lula375 and Kumearn! 👍🏼

[Kumearn Graduate in reply to SweatyHettie]

Thanks. Me too 😀

[Lula375 Graduate in reply to SweatyHettie]

I did it!!!! (I almost got back into bed, then I remembered your comment - so, thank you 😊)

[Kumearn Graduate in reply to Lula375]

Well done 🎉 I did it too. It was easy and I think I could have run for another 5 mins if I'd had to. Perhaps I should have gone a bit faster but just glad in finished it 😀

[Lula375 Graduate in reply to Kumearn]

Yay!! Check us out!! 😁 I think I paced myself a bit too much too - although I’m not sure I could have managed 5 more minutes! 😂

[SweatyHettie Graduate in reply to Lula375]

Ah I’m so glad 😊 someone talked me into not postponing a run a couple of weeks ago and I’m so glad I was able to return the favour! How do you feel? Hope you are very proud!! 😊

[Lula375 Graduate in reply to SweatyHettie]

I feel great!! Even at my fittest, I’ve only ever managed 13 minutes. Joining this group has been a huge help over the past couple of weeks.

[SweatyHettie Graduate in reply to Lula375]

Yesss!! 👏🏼👏🏼This group is fab-I only found it halfway through- it’s so positive on here and great advice.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You need to do some reading and put all your efforts to date into perspective.

Start with this breakdown of W5 healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and also follow the link in that post to the one about mental approach.

If you think you can't do it, then you are probably right.

You can do it.......

[Kumearn Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I'll be sure to have a look at that. Thanks 😀

[Joisrunningnow Graduate]

Trust us, you can do it! Believe in yourself and enjoy!

[Kumearn Graduate in reply to Joisrunningnow]

It is all in the head isn't it. Thank you 😀