W3R1 for me tonight.

[Daffers73]

Part of me is dreading the run for 3 minutes and part of me is looking forward to the challenge, determined to do it though. Finally finished W2R3 on Friday as I walked 10km with the dogs the weekend before and it knackered my legs so delayed finishing W2.

[GailXrunning Graduate]

Let the second part of you be first (!!!) 😉 👍

[Daffers73 in reply to GailXrunning]

I’ll definitely try! 😊

[Currentum4Salutem]

It’s ok. It’s not as bad as one might think. Just remember that there’s no reason to rush. Keep a good steady pace and go slow.

This is what I did after going at it like I was a seasoned runner and it’s worked.

Just completed W5R1 this morning and did three 5 minute runs.

I’m sure that you will be able to do it. I took a 2 week break after week 3 as I had hurt my knee. Started all over again from week 1.

Keep going. Keep safe. 🙂

[Daffers73 in reply to Currentum4Salutem]

Thanks defo taking it slow.. nice one doing W5R1 😊

[Blossom- Graduate]

Oh I remember that nervous excitement before a run! All I can say is that the nervousness and dread goes away but the excitement remains before and after a run. I ran my first 6k this morning, still so excited about it! You can do this, just take it easy and enjoy. Go you! 🏃‍♀️💥

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Anticipating a challenge is just fine but letting it overflow, even if only in part, into dread, really is counterproductive.

This post about mental approach has helped many healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Relax and relish the challenge.......... don't fear it.

[Roxdog Graduate]

You'll be fine! Try not to overthink it - one foot in front of the other! I found thinking about the whole programme as an adventure helped a lot and got rid of any negative thoughts. Even now, nearly a year on, I just go and run and don't think ahead too much

[GailXrunning Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

Couldn’t agree more with the approach you recommend. A sense of adventure and experimentation really speaks to me, and helps counterweight any tendencies to worry.