Week 5

[RunUrgh1]

I started this on a whim - and somehow I find myself fat, fifty five, week five and still going - seriously I’m off on my holidays next week snd need to know I can also get through week 5 - any wise words welcome.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

In respect of W5 this breakdown may help healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Trust the plan!... you will do this!... its been working with you each week and training you!...

Go slow and then find another level of slow and you got this!....

Well done for your progress so far!... its such an achievement!....

[61Lady Graduate]

You’re doing great - just need to stick with the plan - it really does work. Stay slow and steady - find your own pace and remember it’s not a race.

[Cside14 Graduate]

Take your running gear with you trust me you will miss it if you dont. Enjoy your holidays

[030961 Graduate]

Hello RunUrgh1,

I managed WK6R2 whilst in St Ives Cornwall this week. I must say all the fish and chips i’d had and the hills there filled me with dread, but as Cside14 says, once you take the first step you’ll be back into your stride and enjoy it....and have a lovely holiday too!

[RunUrgh1]

Wow what a lot of lovely encouragement - thank you.

I particularly like ‘go slow , then find another level of slow’ . That I can do.

[John_W Graduate]

Have a look at my reply to someone else's Week 5 concerns. Look at your notifications 😎

[booksie Graduate]

Ha Ha! Your determination will get you there as you've managed so far and it isn't easy! Well done. Enjoy your holiday.