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[Rusty_Junction]

Can't believe I completed W3R3 this morning & with a smile on my face. I really had to push myself 3 weeks ago on day 1. But as times gone on I'm beginning to enjoy running again. Altho I've had a peek at W4 and (gulp) the programme def steps it up a notch. Note to self - don't look at the week ahead programme just bask in the glory that this weeks been completed successfully!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

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.

Enjoy your journey.

[SandraY1 Graduate]

Welcome and well done 👍

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I’m in the same boat. Running tonight. Peeked at W4 too. This will be a challenge...

[Rusty_Junction in reply to Hidden]

Just read another post about 'slow jogging' which I'm going to try. If you get a chance have a look, you'll find it in YouTube & I think it may help.

[Rusty_Junction]

Just read another post about 'slow jogging' which I'm going to try. If you get a chance have a look, you'll find it in YouTube & I think it may help.

[Hidden in reply to Rusty_Junction]

Strange but true. I read about it a couple of nights back and tried keeping my arms lower and it helped. So watched a video tonight. Even tried smiling. It definitely works. I did have my new socks and t-shirt on as well! 😂Covered 4km incl warm up and warm down walk.

[Rusty_Junction in reply to Hidden]

Did W4D1 this morning and actually it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Proves it's Def a psyche thing. I Def keep telling Ng myself 'i love running' whilst I was doing it & think it helped. I'll have to look at the distance I do as we have mapped out a 5k circuit where part of it goes thru a park but not sure how far I've got once I've finished the run.