Week 4 , 2nd run

[Kevin4]

Big bucket full of hello’s to everyone ! I’m struggling a bit with week 4 , found the 3 min / 5 mins runs a lot harder , heavy legs and breathing heavy , but I did it and my 2nd run is 6am tomorrow morning. Will eating breakfast and having a glass of water help before I run ? Thanks for any help ,

[Maz1103 Graduate]

Week 4 is quite a big jump I found. Have faith though. I dreaded it but now on week 8. I eat a small amount about an hour before I run, usually a bagel with peanut butter and that seems fine

[nowster Graduate]

If the breakfast is light you should be fine. I wouldn't suggest having a fry-up before one though. When you're exercising your digestive processes slow down.

Definitely have the glass of water. Drink one tonight too.

[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.

Enjoy your journey.

[Daughter-of-Triton]

I may about to start week 4 tonight too and saw how big a jump it is from 3 minutes to 5 minutes. Dreading it tbh! I don’t eat before I run as I don’t want a stitch ...I do drink some water though. Good luck 😉

[nowster Graduate in reply to Daughter-of-Triton]

It's definitely doable. I've just completed week 4. It is a stretch to extend from 3 to 5 minutes but you will be pleasantly surprised that you can now do it.