Terrible run but I finished week4!

[VPOLLIE67]

Well I eventually did the last run of week 4 and it turned out to be a nightmare of wrong clothing, digital gremlins and heat!!! But with Jo in my head repeating her I love running mantra I did manage to get to the end of my run.

I am finding that if I keep just 1 day between runs I manage them better but the 2 day break seems to sap me of all motivation and energy???

I am truly glad I’m following this app but I’m truly scared of week 5 hahahaha. I am starting on Sunday and I’m going to try to keep just the one day thing going for the rest of the week. Good luck everyone and happy holiday weekend. 👍🤞🏻🎉🌈

[Janeyra]

It’s all the mind. Your body can do this, you just need the mind to get into gear. I really looked forward to run 3 of week 5 - so proud of myself today for running 20 mins. You will be this person next week. You’ve got this. 😃

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to Janeyra]

It is so encouraging to read everyone’s stories here. Fingers crossed for week 5 and thank you 😊

[carolinestanford Graduate]

Amazing! Well done you x

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to carolinestanford]

Thank you.

[Pnegirl Graduate]

Wow, that's fanatic! Well done! Onwards and upwards 🙂

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to Pnegirl]

Thank you!!

[JetsNanna Graduate]

Don’t be apprehensive about Week 5 - your mind may be saying ‘I’m not quite ready’ but you’re going to be pleasantly surprised when your body says “shut up! I’ve got this”. You can do it 😊

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to JetsNanna]

That’s really so kind. Thank you. I’d be a slump on the sofa without all the encouragement here.

[girlsjustwannarun Graduate]

I’m the opposite, I find the run easiest when i’ve had two days to rest the legs haha!

Week 4 is tough and a big jump from Week 3 so congratulations - you should be really proud! Week 5 really isn’t as scary as it looks, and you will be prepared for the 20 minute run at the end as long as you take it slow and pace yourself! Good luck!

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to girlsjustwannarun]

Thank you so much.

[mezziejay Graduate in reply to girlsjustwannarun]

I’m a two day fan too 😂😂

[nowster Graduate]

Week 4 is a tiger. Week 5 is a pussycat.

You've tamed the tiger already.

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to nowster]

🐯😂😂😂😂

[CazzaW Graduate in reply to nowster]

Now I’m worried about W4!! 🐅😬😆😂

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to CazzaW]

You will be fabulous. It’s a tough week but it feels great to finish it hahahaha.

[nowster Graduate in reply to CazzaW]

Take it slow. It's totally doable but is a step up in activity.

[CazzaW Graduate in reply to nowster]

Will do thank you, don’t think I can go much slower 🐌😂

[mezziejay Graduate]

You finished it tho that’s all that matters ! We can now sprint (or plod 😂) into week 5 together 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to mezziejay]

Definitely 👍👍👍

[Ian5K Graduate]

You’ll do it and you’re going to get such a buzz after each run throughout week 5, I envy you.

Honestly, it’s a lovely week to

do. Trust the programme, it says you’re ready for it. 🙂

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to Ian5K]

❤️❤️

[Hidden]

Well done you on nailing that last run of week 4. I struggled with the first one but found the last two easier. Swings and roundabouts and different for everyone. The key is to do what works for you. Xx 💪👍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I am going to read through all your brilliant posts before I go out!!! Good luck with week 5

[healthy-laughter Graduate]

Well done for pushing through despite the problems. So many of us fear week 5 but don't - you are ready for it.

Like you I find my motivation lower if I have a 2 day break so have been preferring to do alternate days, but after the 20 min run at the end of week 5 my legs were a little stiff for the first time so that extra day's rest was needed. Your body will guide you.

Good luck. You can do this.

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate]

Thank you for the advice. It’s so encouraging! Bring it on lol

[Tigerbear1 Graduate]

The guidance from the app, be it Jo or my favourite Laura has been key for me... and dipping into this lovely forum. Trusting that there is a science behind the plan I’ve managed to put my self doubt in a box. On a run day my job is to show up and listen to Laura! Looking forward to hearing about your 20 min run next week. You will do! 👏💚

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to Tigerbear1]

Thank you so much.