Preparing for week 6 run 3.. last run I struggled!

[liz163]

I’ve been plodding along nicely. Dreaded week 5 run 3 but was estatic to finish it.. my pace is very slow but that’s the furthest I’ve ever ran in my life! Week 6 run 2 I really struggled with for some reason.. last 10 mins I was desperate to stop but carried on! Thought it would be easier so I may have gone too quick to start plus it was warm even though it was 8am. Dreading the 25 min run now as I’ve never struggled so much with any of the runs.. all a challenge but I’ve completed each one. Any advice I’d be grateful of and would love to hear from anyone up to the same point?

[CaptFrey Graduate]

Hi

I am behind you in weeks but find i just think if I have at least done it no matter what speed it is done. I am sure you will do the 25 mins or you could repeat some runs. Hopefully someone who knows stuff can advise.

[liz163 in reply to CaptFrey]

Thank you ☺️ good luck with the rest of your weeks 🙌

[JTS225]

I did week 6 run 2 late last night and am psyching myself up for the "big 25" on Saturday. Took several attempts to nail the 20 last week so I'm dreading it. Solidarity!

[liz163 in reply to JTS225]

Ooo keep me posted.. we can do this!!! 🙌

[JTS225 in reply to liz163]

Did it on Sunday. So pleased. You?

[liz163 in reply to JTS225]

Wooo well done!!!! 🙌 did mine Sunday too.. enjoyed it as well 😁 onwards for us now to week 7

[SweatyHettie Graduate]

You know the drill.. eat well, drink lots of water, rest...and then take it slow which it sounds like you have been doing😊Lots of us struggle with the intervals after the euphoria of the 20 minute run- in fact I recall having a rubbish 6/2 when it was quite warm too. I think you might surprise yourself when you get into the groove on your 25 and when you’re finished you will be buzzing!

[liz163 in reply to SweatyHettie]

Ah thank you ☺️

[Fionamags Graduate]

I suspect you already know what you need to to do - follow the mantra and keep it really slooooow! Its all in your head - your body is ready for this. So don't listen to the gremlins - if you get those negative thoughts on the next run then give them a good talking to! Good luck.

[liz163 in reply to Fionamags]

Yeah slow is deffo key! Thank you so much ☺️

[Weeble Graduate]

Just about to do wk6 run 2 myself and dreading it. I will go slow and not beat myself up if I feel it's tough - especially as you have shared your experience which has encouraged me to carry on whatever🤗

[liz163 in reply to Weeble]

Good luck.. you can do it ☺️ I’ll look forward hearing how it’s gone 🙌

[Weeble Graduate in reply to liz163]

Oh I am glad I saw your post Liz - it was no picnic! I was hot and red faced at the end of it but I got there! Thanks so much for being my virtual trail blazer - I will keep waddling and puffing behind you my friend!!🥵

[Helenmichellej]

Currently in bed knowing I have to get up for my week 6 run 3! Not looking forward to it and hoping my daughter will come me to encourage me to the end! Good luck with yours.

[liz163 in reply to Helenmichellej]

Ah good luck with it.. I’ll look forward to hearing about it 😊

[Helenmichellej in reply to liz163]

I did it! Was so slow! Slower than my previous run but I did run 25 minutes non stop so yay!

[liz163 in reply to Helenmichellej]

Wooo well done 👏👏 that’s an achievement that!! 🙌

[Mr_Drew]

Hi Liz, just take it slow. Don’t worry about your pace. Like you I dreaded the first 25 minute run. But then you do it. You will be fine. Just take it easy from the get go.

[liz163 in reply to Mr_Drew]

Ah thank you 😊

[Mr_Drew in reply to liz163]

And well done, you are doing great.