Just completed week 5 run 3 and struggled. I just wanted some advice shall I do the whole week again or shall I just repeat run 3 until I can do it. I was fine with the other 2 runs.I think it is mind over matter. Also do you definitely need a rest day?
Week 5 run 3 : Just completed week 5 run 3 and... - Couch to 5K
Week 5 run 3
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Well done, that is such a milestone! 🎉🖒 I personally wouldn't repeat a run unless I didn't manage to complete it ☺
It was hard and I walked for a couple of mins. I don’t know if it’s the fact it’s 20 mins. I am going to run it again Friday. I am loving this experience.
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Hi, perhaps you trying too hard, if you did the other 2 days then you can do this, defo you need the rest days, as your body needs to recover as this is all new to your system.
Try knock it down a bit pace wise remember its not a race and we are all different, long as you move one foot in front of the other you will be fine.
Depends on which PT you use on the app, but I find Laura and Jo the best with great tips.
I have posted a post on mind over matter, take a look see what you think.🙂😷🏃♂️✌
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1. Did you complete it?
If yes, congratulations and move on to W6R1
If no, repeat.
2. Struggled? In what way? What was difficult? How was your breathing when you stopped to walk? Out of breath? Did you feel you could carry on jogging? (Note I said JOGGING, cos that's what you should be doing. Sounds like you were going too fast.)
3. S L OW D O W N
4. Yes, you DEFINITELY need the rest days. You're a beginner, your body won't be used to regular running for another year or so and you can get injured very easily.
Agree with every word!👍
You don't get fitter when you run - you get fitter on the rest days between your runs. After your challenging run, your body will be busy making adaptations to prepare you for the next time you face that challenge. If you don't take the rest day (or days), you won't benefit from the adaptations, ie. extra fitness. Worse than that, your muscles will still be tired and damaged and you will risk injury.
Good luck 👍
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You can repeat any runs or week's if you wish when doing the course, I would advise you to take a extra day off running and rerun run 3 of week 5 a little slower than you did today, good luck. 👍 🏃🏾
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My mantra " only repeat what you don't complete!"
So if you managed 1 and 2, just redo 3, but go slowly.
You are ready for this!.
And yes, you do need rest (repair) days, but you can do low impact exercises on them.
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Excellent, first big run in the bag 😊
I did an extra five mins warm up walk before this run, I think it really helped me. Also new playlist if you listen to music! Good luck!
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Yes, you must have a rest day, and sometimes two.
Please do not be tempted to do consecutive days. The experts think that your muscles etc need 48 hours to heal themselves, so be fair to your legs...you can walk , bike or swim though. I have been told that you need to have been running for a year or two before you change this plan.
If I were you, I would repeat just one day and then carry on to next week. For no reason we tell ourselves something is tricky then we start to believe it is so. I am no expert, but I would then kick this week away and have a lovely fresh new week next time.