Knackered

[PMcL1966]

Hello. I’ve just completed run 2 of week 4 on couch to 5k. The thing is it absolute kills me on completing the final 5mins. I do complete it I just feel like I’m kidding myself I’ll ever be able to complete a full 30 mins run by week 9. Does anyone else get that hopeless feeling of despondency? I’m gonna keep on doing it. Just concentrate on the run in front of me. But I can’t get this horrible feeling I feel a bit of a fraud and should just stop.

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Yep...

I got it on

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5 the mental element kicked in

Honestly you will do it! I was the same! I almost dared it to make me a runner!.. it somehow works... read my posts .. there is always some disaster .. but I get thru by laughing at myself and thinking I will post it as it will help others..

I’m still challenging myself.. but I remember the ‘nothing worth having comes easy’

So true - but so worth it!

And you ARE doing it!

Keep it up! 👏👏

[PMcL1966 Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Thanks for the encouragement. I’ll keep on push myself no doubt still being knackered in the process.

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to PMcL1966]

I'm on week 7 and I'm finding I have good days and runs seem comfortable but I've been out today and it felt polar opposite.. I guess we have to learn to deal with both types.

Don't get despondent... it will drag you down and you won't enjoy!.. I love the challenge... and the feel good factor afterwards... You will do it.. I promise!...

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Slow down and slow down again

Trust the plan 😊

[PMcL1966 Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Trust me I’m taking things really slow.

[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 pacing, minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[annie09 Graduate]

I feel the same. Just done w4 r3 today and completed it but found it hard. The first run I have actually thought I’m not sure I can finish it but I did. I feel encouraged by everyone’s stories on here though!

[PMcL1966 Graduate in reply to annie09]

We’re all in the same boat. We’ve just got to grit our teeth and power on through. Keep up the good work.