Not looking forward to week 3

Finished week 2 today. Still found it tough. Looks like quite a jump to week 3.

I need to hear loads of people say how surprisingly easy it is! Lol.

[Sarahf40 Graduate]

I just finished week 3 and I really surprised myself. I wouldn’t say it’s easy but it’s definitely manageable if that makes sense. Good luck

[Tipee Graduate]

Myself and my partner just finished wk 3 and actually we found it easier than wk 2 maybe you will too 😀

[Annabanananan Graduate]

I did actually find it much easier than I expected... the total workout time is quite a bit shorter so I found that it went very quickly and was over before I knew it. Each week seems like a bit of a leap at the time, but as everybody says, the programme does work, just take it nice and slowly. Good luck!

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I did think that, the running time overall is about the same.

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

You'll be fine! C25K is more of a mental challenge than a physical one - your body is capable of much more than you think.

Here's 2 mantras for you to bear in mind:

- every run prepares you for the next one (so Week 1 and Week 2 have prepared your for Week 3)

- the body is ready but the mind less so (as your post illustrates)

Week 3 sees you out on your feet for the shortest amount of time in the whole program.

As for the running bits, each Week 1 outing is a total of 8 minutes, Week 2 is 9 minutes, while Week 3 is also 9 minutes.

Hope that helps - you don't need 'good luck' - just the right attitude!

John

[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.

Can you speak aloud, clear, ungasping sentences as you run?.........if not, you are going too fast.

You might find this post about mental approach helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.