Week 3 done

[LdeP]

Just finished week 3 and already dreading week 4. 3 mins was hard so not sure how I’ll get through 5 mins 😩

[HappyNoodle Graduate]

Amazing! You are a third of the way through the plan. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Trust the plan and run slow you CAN do this.

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You have done brilliantly to complete week 3 and are now one third of the way through the plan.

Week 4 does seem like a jump, but trust the plan - it has been preparing you for the next step. Just slow your pace right down and then slow down some more, keep well-hydrated and stretch after each run. When it feels tough remind yourself of the reasons why you are doing this and that will spur you on.

[Flaraflarkin Graduate]

You will just do it. Prepare to be astounded 🤗

[Weddingrunner]

Well done!! Also I hear you.... I was dreading doing the 3 minute runs in week 3 and the first run felt so tough, I just couldn’t get my head around the 5 minute runs at all.... actually I found these ok and so much better than I imagined they would be. Trust in the programme as you are better prepared than you realise. Also slow right down and find a slow steady pace, but keep the interval walks as brisk as you can. I’ve just completed the final run in week 5 (which is for a solid 20mins) and this feels like a huge achievement as I feel like I was exactly where u were a cpl of weeks ago. Make sure you are really hydrated and be positive that you can do it!!! 💪🏻

[nrbone Graduate]

I’m the same Ldep, just finished week 3 today and have no idea how I’ll run for 5 mins! Let us know how you get on? I’m doing my first run for week 4 on weds 😬🤞🏼X

[LdeP in reply to nrbone]

Good luck with your run tomorrow and please post how it goes. Think mine might be put back till Thursday

[nrbone Graduate in reply to LdeP]

Just did my run this morning! It was so much easier than I thought but I definitely felt the increase in running time.

Honestly what everyone’s saying about believing in the plan is SO true. It’s amazing what your body can achieve in just a few weeks. Believing in “the plan” and what it’s built for actually helps my confidence before each run - so thank you to everyone that has said this! LdeP you will be fine!! 👍🏼 Let us know how you get on? X

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Don't dread any run........it won't help.

This might healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

Yeah I agree, plus you’ll be surprised what your body is capable of. Happy running 😊

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

Agree totally with everything everyone else has said. Hydrate, walk fast, run slow, stretch.

No need to be afraid you really can do this 😃