20 mins run

[Wordsearch]

Hi 🙂i have just started couch to 5,on week 5 feeling nervous about t he 20 min run,how was it?

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Most people feel a bit daunted by this run.

If you haven’t already, now is a good time to look on YouTube at the video clips about Japanese slow running- it’s a really good way to see just how slowly it’s possible to go - that way you can pootle along gently for 20 mins. Some people find it helpful to have four or five favourite music tracks as a good distraction. 😄 Go gently & slowly & you will amaze yourself! 😄

[Wordsearch in reply to Elfe5]

🙂thanks.

[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.

[Wordsearch in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thankyou.🙂

[Beginner416 Graduate]

Good luck! I’m sure you can do it! Try not to over think it. I’m on week 5 too, looking forward to completing it!

[Wordsearch in reply to Beginner416]

Let me know how you get on?.

[Beginner416 Graduate in reply to Wordsearch]

Yes for sure. I’m due run 3 this weekend. Run 2 tomorrow! Let me know how it goes for you too!

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What you have done so far will have prepared you for this. It did for me and I last ran about 40 years ago. Go and smash it.

[Wordsearch in reply to Hidden]

Wow 40 years ago well done.Thankyou 🙂

[Instructor57 Graduate]

If you look at the timings you can see that week 5 run 3 is 1 minute LESS total workout time than run 2 😁

[Wordsearch in reply to Instructor57]

😁 thats good.

[sponty1]

I did W5R3 today and it was fine, once I got going I actually preferred it to stopping for a walk every so often. Just put some decent music on, keep your pace steady and go for it.

[Wordsearch in reply to sponty1]

I will be doing run 3 on Monday 🙂 thankyou.

[nowster Graduate in reply to sponty1]

On the other hand, once you've graduated, intervals running can form a part of continued training, along with faster and slower runs.

[Wordsearch in reply to nowster]

I would eventually like to run 10k,🙂

[nowster Graduate in reply to Wordsearch]

That's definitely possible. Many graduates have done that just over a month after doing 5k. Everyone's different, of course.

[LazyVeggie Graduate]

Good luck! I get nervous at the start of the new week but you’ve been building up your strength and stamina and I’m sure you’ll be FAB!

[Wordsearch in reply to LazyVeggie]

Fingers crossed.😃

[GardenGnome12 Graduate]

That 20 minute run can be tough but you can do it. It took me 4 attempts - setting off too fast, daft mental barriers etc but in the end I did it and was so proud of myself. Yesterday I completed W7 R3 and completely enjoyed it. Just remember this is your journey and don't forget to come on here if you need a bit of extra support.

[Wordsearch in reply to GardenGnome12]

Im starting to feel confident now 🙂thankyou.