W4R2 was tough today 😩

Hi, just completed W4R2 & found it really tough, W4R1 was much easier! I didn’t stop I just got slower! Hopefully my next run will be better, A bit apprehensive about W5 now! Please tell me it’s not that bad!!!

[packersruns Graduate]

Well done for not stopping!

I can tell you it's honestly not that bad, if anything it was one of my favourite weeks as it showed all the hard work I had put into the programme had payed off!

I would definitely give you the advice that it is mind over matter from W5 onwards.

You CAN do it, the programme has trained your muscles and stamina for it. If you are struggling, slow down but do not stop as that's the week that will help you build your stamina even more, and you won't stop smiling once you hit that 20 minutes on R3!

Good luck

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Thankyou x appreciate you replying

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done 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.

If any run is tough, just slow down.........you are in control of how difficult this is.

In respect of W5, it is just another week and this breakdown may help healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

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Thanks for replying, those articles are great, love the analysis of the W4/W5 breakdowns, really interesting reading,