Nervous for the next week!

[Mrslunnx]

Hey guys! So im into week 3 tomorrow of C25K and i am loving it but i always get nervous when i seen the time of running increasing! Any tips?

[Ellaloux Graduate]

I used to get really nervous about the times increasing- especially when it got to 5 minutes! I can assure that it’s nothing to worry about though😊 As the runs get longer try running slower- you can work on your speed one you’ve completed the programme. Once I mastered my pace, the runs became easier, more enjoyable and rather then getting nervous about starting a new week I would actually look forward to it!

Good luck with week 3, I look forward to hearing how it goes!!😊

[Mrslunnx in reply to Ellaloux]

Thank you! I feel sometimes like im just plodding rather than a jog/run! X

[Ellaloux Graduate in reply to Mrslunnx]

I track my runs on strava and have noticed that my pace is really improving recently, I haven’t been purposely trying to run any faster it seems as though it’s just happening naturally now the more I run! When the runs started getting longer I would purposely run at a very slow pace so that I could last the full run and build up my endurance. I’m on week 8 now and still keep it slow and steady😊 X

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on starting C25K and completing weeks 1 and 2, I will say now that there is a increase in all the runs on a weekly basis, however, if you feel very nervous on how much the increase is the best advice is NOT to look ahead at future weeks or runs, wait for the instructions from your coach before you run, that way you won't feel so nervous and worried about your running, onwards and upwards to week 3.

[Gingerbadger in reply to AlMorr]

Totally agree! If I looked ahead at what was to come (just completed W4 R2), I know I would quit. Take each week as it comes, and I have found that slowing down (on advice from others in the forum) on the longer runs when it gets a bit much REALLY helps. Don't worry about plodding along, there are more of us around than you think!

[Blackberrypie Graduate]

It does build up between week 2 and 3 but I think you will surprise yourself by how much the previous weeks have prepared you.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

This post about mental approach may help healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Relax and enjoy it.

[Rick-shaw Graduate]

Hi there MrsLunnx

I really know that feeling. Every week I would look at the following week with apprehension. But it always turned out to be OK and perfectly do-able (although I'm not saying it wasn't hard, sometimes).

Don't look any further than the coming week to avoid discouragement and you'll be fine. The coaching is fantastic. I almost always found day 2 was the worst of the week.

If you are really tired, you can always repeat a day or even a week.

And you'll get there, like I did. Keep it up and don't ever lose determination.

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Don’t overthink it is my advice to you....go out there with a clear mind and a determination to complete it, knowing how great you’ll feel afterwards......Good Luck 👍

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate]

Hi, just checking in, how’s it going?

[Mrslunnx in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

On week 4, run two next and im loving it! But i havent been now for four days cause i got new trainers and the blisters are killing me!?

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate in reply to Mrslunnx]

Ha, funny you should say that, check out my last post, there’s plenty of advice on there 🤣😂

Well done on progressing to week 4, that’s great 👍🏻😊

[Mrslunnx in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

Ive just seen it!! Ill try vasaline tomorrow! Hoping it wont be a struggle getting back into the swimg of it after 4 days off? X

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate in reply to Mrslunnx]

I regularly have 4 days off, I can be lazy lol! I haven’t struggled but if you do, just do what you can and repeat a run if you need to 😊

[Mrslunnx in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

Aw perfect thank you! Needed that! X