Approaching the dreaded W5R3...

[Zoot3000]

Did my run w5r2 today in the worst weather yet, near the end of the second run I noticed the app hadn’t said anything for ages, so I checked (in the rain) and it had paused itself when my map my run app told me my distance 😫😫

So after I hit the same spot I did on my first 8 minute run, I skipped the section and did the cool down walk.

I feel kind of cheated but I was also aware of sticking to the programme and didn’t want to run for an extra minute or two...

Regardless of this, I found the 8 minute runs ok. It clicked when I was doing the 5 minute runs that I can keep going. And now I’m not scared of the next run, I’m actually really excited about it. I know I can get there now. I just hope I don’t end up feeling sick like I did in school, although I think I’ve learned to pace myself enough now and how to breath properly.

So bring on the 20 minute run!

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

W5R3 is the one which is a challenge, it shows you just how much your fitness and stamina has actually increased since week 1. You sound more than ready for it and I’m sure you’ll smash it Zoot3000 👊

Watch the You Tube motivational video I always use, with your headphones in and the sound turned up, before you’re next run, the link is on my Bed to 5k post. It’ll give you an extra boost 👍

[PlymBorn]

Well done ... had the same thing with my watch in the ran a few weeks ago.

W5R3 is both the one you dread and the one you feel proudest and most elated about ... it’s the one I look back at which convinced me I can complete this program.

Trust the program and believe in yourself ... you can do this ! 👍