Just started week 4

[MeleB]

I’ve done the first run of week 4! Found it a bit tiring!! I’ve had a look at what week 5 has to offer and it looks a bit scary (especially the third run!). I’ve managed okay so far, considering that I’m very overweight and in my 50s, and am really going to try my hardest to do next week’s! Can I do it? Will I have to re-run the first couple of runs?? Any advice gratefully received 😊

[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.

[MeleB in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you! 😊

[SammiN3 Graduate]

Yes you can do it!

I was terrified going in to week 5 but I really enjoyed the change of walk/run times each run. I think week 5 and 6 were my favourite weeks looking back! They were the ones where I felt I'd accomplished something I didn't think was possible after each run.

Take it slowly and listen to your body, not your head.

Good luck, you can do it!

[MeleB in reply to SammiN3]

Thank you! Half of me is sort of looking forward to seeing if I can do it! 😀

[SammiN3 Graduate in reply to MeleB]

I was like that too. It really gives you such mixed feelings throughout that no one can prepare you for. Both before and after the runs!

[Instructor57 Graduate]

One thing to remember is that if you successfully finished week 4 then you WILL physically be ready for week 5

Even if your head isn't, your body will be !

Trust the program , and believe me , when you have done that week 5 run 3 you will be grinning from ear to ear all day long 😙

[MeleB in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you! I’ve just come back from my w4r2, and I found it a bit of a struggle, but I remembered what you said, my head may not feel as if I can do it, but my body can! Feel fab now! 👍😀

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to MeleB]

That's great to hear !

Don't let the Gremlins win 😬👍

[MeleB in reply to Instructor57]

👍😀🏃🏻‍♀️

[nowster Graduate]

Week 4 was definitely a step up from previous weeks. Run 3 was definitely not a favourite.

A change in the weather for W5R1 this morning and I found, while it wasn't easy, it wasn't as hard either.

[MeleB in reply to nowster]

Thanks! Hopefully I’ll find W5R1 okay too! I’ve got that to look forward to on Monday! 😬