Week 5 Run 2 Completed...: I just wanted to post... - Couch to 5K

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Week 5 Run 2 Completed...

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I just wanted to post to remind myself of how happy I was to run 8 minutes straight, not once but twice! It seemed a long time ago when I started (for the third time) the C25K programme, and to have made it almost to the end of Week 5 when I'd stopped for other reasons around Week 4 twice, well, just feels mentally like I've overcome a barrier! Plus running in this downpour was glorious after a few weeks of heat and tomato-face, there was no-one around!

I'm glad I've discovered this community, especially as I am balking a little at the runs coming up but I feel like I'm in good hands if I do have questions or worries.

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HelenofTroy123Graduate

Yes hold on to that feeling! I feel great after a run/jog(!) and want to go out the next day but don’t, and then when it comes around to the next run I get all overwhelmed with it again so need to remember that elated feeling!!

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schmaris in reply to HelenofTroy123

I will definitely hold on to that feeling! Especially as I'm seeing 20 minutes and gulping. I can see you've already got over that hurdle so it gives me encouragement :)

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IannodaTruffeMentor in reply to schmaris

If you are concerned about W5R3 then this may help healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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HelenofTroy123Graduate

Don’t let your mind win! You’ve got this!!

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IannodaTruffeMentor

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.

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EightpawsGraduate

Well done on your progress so far, you are more than half way through! Believe in the program and yourself. You can do it!

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