Week 3 finished. Some thoughts.

[FlyByMe99]

Having been haunted by cross country at school it only took me 20+ years to finally given this running a go and I'm so glad I did.

W1 - first run was a disaster, choose a route that had a significant incline on the 3rd run portion and I went off too fast. After 10 minutes I thought I was bound for A&E. Having changed route and slowed down, completed W1 with a big smile on my face.

W2 - Really noticed the extra 30 seconds on the run segments but Michael Johnson kept me going.

W3 - Thought three minutes runs be too much given how week 2 went had my first 'runner's high' during the final run segment of each run.

Monday morning can't come soon enough, and I never thought i'd think that.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

That’s fantastic! Just slow down and slow down again as the intervals get longer 👍🏽

[FlyByMe99 Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks for the tip, go slow is something I struggle with.

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

That’s great progress

[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.

[FlyByMe99 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

many thanks, i'm loving my journey so far.

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Well done! I finished week 3 this morning too! 🎉

[FlyByMe99 Graduate in reply to LottieMW]

we're winning lol.

[61Lady Graduate]

Yay - you’re doing so well 👏👏👏

Take time out to smile about your achievement so far and keep up the good work

All the best for W4 👍💪🤞

[FlyByMe99 Graduate in reply to 61Lady]

Thanks for the support.

[00marks Graduate]

Just take it easy and follow the plan. You'll make it to the end.