week 5

[jwillmac]

Well , I've just run for 8 minutes without stopping, twice ! I'm chuffed and shh, scared to say it , but it was OK! A bit concerned that I might not manage jogging for 20 minutes, but I felt that about 5 minutes!

[Newbie59 Graduate]

Well done, You will manage to run for 20 minutes. I know, it sounds scary, but if you've followed the programme and allowed for days of rest, and just go at a slow steady pace, you will do it! Do make sure you are well hydrated, drink plenty the day before. Now the weather is cold and wet I find it much harder to remember to drink plenty of water because I rarely feel thirsty.

[jwillmac Graduate in reply to Newbie59]

Thank you for the advice, it's actually gorgeous here ! I take water with me and drink water before I go out, so I'm taking in extra fluids .I'm doing as I'm advised by you all lol

[Chips28 Graduate]

Good work! I’m just a couple of runs ahead of you having started week 6 this morning.

Try not to be worried about the 20 minutes, take it slowly & find your natural rhythm, you’ll be fine! I actually really enjoyed that run & certainly the sense of achievement afterwards, hopefully you’ll find the same!

[Springersam]

Well done 😀 I've just completed that run this morning too, I was a bit concerned I wouldn't manage it but I felt fine at the end. Yes 20 mins seems a big jump but we've followed the programme so hopefully all will be fine 👍 good luck for your next run.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done on your progress.

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