Week 5 run 2 - scared of next step!

[Sjrogers]

Just finished week 5 run 2 and trying to not get in my head about the next run - any advice?

[HelenofTroy123 Graduate]

All I’ll say is you can do it - this one is mental not physical. Get your playlist together with some proper mood boosters for the last 10 mins. I love musicals so I had Book of Mormon blaring in my ears! Don’t think about it - I did and ended up almost backing out. Drink lots of water tomorrow and just go for it on Thursday!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Why do so many people who start a training plan designed to get them running for thirty minutes fear running for twenty minutes, rather than relish the challenge?

This breakdown of W5 may put it all in perspective for you healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

A positive approach to these challenges really does make a huge difference to enjoyment and attainment. so relax and do your best, trust the plan and believe in yourself.

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

I know how u feel... week 5 is mentally challenging for me too- gets in your head doesn’t it... but.....

I did run 2 week 5 earlier today and I feel it’s given me confidence.... 🏃🏽‍♀️

I’m gonna soon it in my head...

run 2 we did runs of 8 mins duration so once I have 12 under my belt I’m gonna tell myself... come in! You can do this... 8 mins!

We will do this! 👍

Good luck for w5 R3... let me know how you get on with it ..

[Basil_Cosmo Graduate]

I'm doing it tomorrow and I'm feeling so positive, I will do it and do can you👊

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

Yes.

Just take it nice and easy. It's a mental test not a physical one.

Why do we say that? Simply because, though it's not obvious, your body is actually ready for it. It's shame that the program doesn't prepare you mentally because by the time W5R3 come around, many folk look at it and say "OMG, how on earth can I do that?" and then lo and behold, do it.

You've been out 14 times so far and done 157 minutes of running - and all that time on your feet, including the walking) is more than enough to prepare you for a 20 minute jog.

W4 was 3x of 16 minutes running (3, 5, 3, 5)

W5R1 was 15 minutes (3x 5)

W5R2 was 16 mins (2x 8).

Mantra 1: every run you've done prepares you for the next one (ie you're ready)

Mantra 2: the body is ready but the mind less so (ie ignore the gremlins)

You are READY.

Do it.