Got through W4R1 thanks to this forum

[Berkshirebabe]

(First post) When heading off for the first run of Week 4 I felt heart-poundingly nervous. I mean 2 lots of 5 minutes continuous running???? Forget the 20 or 30 minutes in a few weeks time; this seemed like an impossible task. However I kept repeating to myself all the lovely encouragement I see people post on this forum, such as Go Slow and This App Builds You Up for each week. Thanks to that, I was able to steady my nerves...keep the faith...and just go for it. Sure enough the 2 lots of 5 minutes were doable! Thank you to this community and also Jo Wiley!!

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Brilliant!..... Well done to you!

its amazing what we can all do... and what I certainly never thought possible!... week 1 seemed a huge mountain to climb back then but look at us all now!...

It's true the programme prepares us.. I don't know how it works but just glad it does!...

Keep going!.. your doing fab! and keep posting.. I love to read everyone's progress

[Berkshirebabe Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Thank you so very much It is amazing indeed! Thanks for your kind words and all the best to you!!

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

It's better than you think.

Each Week 4 outing see you running (jogging I hope!) for a total of 16 (SIXTEEN) minutes.

16 minutes!

Just keep that in mind as you carry on Week 4 and head into Week 5 ...

And Week 3's runs were a total of 9 minutes... so that's a 75% increase. That's the biggest increase in the whole program. Week 4 is *very* important ...

[Berkshirebabe Graduate in reply to John_W]

Hi John, That's a great perspective, thanks! And yes, most definitely (slow) jogging!

[Splodger Graduate]

Fantastic well done completing it. I remember those runs and honestly trust the programme it works - you are doing amazing 😎🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

[Berkshirebabe Graduate in reply to Splodger]

Thanks very much - I truly appreciate your encouragement!!!

[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.

[Berkshirebabe Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you and that’s such a brilliant and wise post of yours to read and reread again. Much appreciated! 😃

[Fionamags Graduate]

Well done - like you say - this programme really works! You're doing great. Keep on posting so we can cheer you on!

[Berkshirebabe Graduate]

Thanks very much Fiona, what lovely words. You put a big smile on my face. 😃