I was so worried about going from 3mins to 5mins and ran like my grandad (i. e. super slow) but bloody well did it and am proper chuffed. So, thought I'd share!
Week 4 Run 1: I was so worried about going from... - Couch to 5K
Week 4 Run 1
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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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Instructor57Graduate
Well done on completing Week 4 Run 1
it's great progress, week 4 i remember was a challenge 👏👍🏃♂️
That’s a big achievement! Well done 👍🏻
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Gwenllian1Graduate
That is brilliant! And running like your grandad is the key to getting there, ie nice and slow. You are doing so well!
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Fifitrixiebell73Graduate
Very well done! 🥳
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IssywhizzGraduate
Well done, that’s great! You should be proud of how well you’re doing. This programme is great and it really works! Good luck with the rest of week 4 💪🏻🌈☀️
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