So happy - I just finished week 7! This time last week I had to abandon week 7 run 1 because I was tired, my legs ached and it was way too hot and humid. I did it again a couple of days later and just made it but was exhausted, but run 2 by contrast was one of the best runs I have done in the programme - I found my pace, managed to switch my brain off and was just in a flow, my legs didn’t ache and I even had the energy to go a bit faster at the end. I think starting off slower and regulating my breathing from the start really helped as did making sure I was really well hydrated. I have just come back from run 3, which went well and feel good. This time last week I doubted I would finish the programme but today I am determined I will.
Week 7 done after a shaky start: So happy - I... - Couch to 5K
Week 7 done after a shaky start
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Instructor57Graduate
Excellent !
Absolutely, pace, breathing , hydration .
The things so many ignore in the beginning.
Well done! 👍
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UnfitNoMoreGraduate
Great running and progress. All things in balance make for better runs... that slower pace at the start helps to keep it so. You got this.
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tara-jGraduate
Well done! Week 8 here we come.
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