So, I managed the dreaded 20 minute run, week 5 run 3. Not too bad really.
Today I did run 1 of week 6 and really struggled! Seemed like the longest 5 minutes and then 8 minutes. Not sure why this happened, I wasn't dehydrated and had good breakfast couple hours before going out.
Maybe just one of those runs!
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Well done for your Achievement so Far,it takes time fellow runner ๐โโ๏ธ,.
Best advice stick to the app its brilliant ๐ and Works ,8 months ago I couldn't even jog for the first 30 seconds Stint, without feeling absolutely knackered.
I think going back to interval runs after completing one long one is harder. I found stopping and starting more difficult. Keep going. It's a great achievement. Well done
This happens quite often at week 6, the high of finishing 5-3 and then the surprise of the return of interval running for week 6 throws a lot of people off, just stick to it the programme knows what it's doing ๐๐ป your doing great, keep it up ๐ช๐ป๐ช๐ป
I felt the same , so well done for completing it . I'm just about to start week 7 and I'm glad that the 3 runs are the same. Good luck for the rest of week 6 ! You can do it !!
I saw week 6 as a chance to push myself and to up my pace.
You now know you can do 20 minutes and if I remember correctly, you now have 2 intervals of 10 minutes running with a 3 minute walk. If you feel up for it, just up your pace, take those 3 minutes walking to recover and then go again to finish on a high.
Iโm going into week 8 and W6 R1 has easily been my worst run. Youโve got it under your belt now so well done! Loads of us have struggled with that run, donโt know why it should be, but donโt let it get you down, itโs done now! ๐ช๐ป
Everyone has โmehโ runs from time to time especially (as others have said) on W6R1 but you completed it , youโve only got one more segmented run left and then itโs all running from W6 R3. Get out there and smash it, if youโve done W5R3 youโre are now officially a runner.
Hi there swim63, well done on getting that done! Its all onwards now....I've just done week 7 run 2....glad there's no walking in between now..this is my second time round with c25k, if you're wondering about my graduate badge! I did graduate, but I had a lengthy spell of illness and had to start again.....so having done this whole thing once already, I'm glad I've now reached the weeks where you don't have to stop and start....breaks the rhythm, I think that's why week 6, run 1 is hard ......you've just figured out what your rhythm is....and you have to walk...keep going, its all good!๐
I can relate to this . I had difficulties with the exact same run. You just have to check your speed and maybe shorten your steps . Listen to your body and be gentle . Iโm now on consolidation runs and having the occasional off day (an off week actually) I slow down , dig deep for resolve and then try and go a bit faster for the last minute .
Good luck , youโve done so well to get this far .
Another one falls victim to W6R1....seems to catch a lot of people out???? However...there's going to be good & bad runs along the way. You're out there and you're doing the business๐๐๐...that's what counts. Hope you next run is comfortable. All the best. ๐โโ๏ธ๐
Dear Swim, Congratulations are always deserved no matter which run it is, if it was a struggle but one that you overcame - so well done! This particular run is notorious as you will have read and is a bit a right of passage that confirms you're on your way to your target.
You are definitely not alone in struggling with this run. It is a common theme on this forum that we find it difficult to go back to interval running after Week 5 Run 3. I *really* didnโt enjoy that run and was surprised at how many people commented when I posted about my struggle. You are definitely not alone in disliking that run.
Onwards and upwards - only one more interval run before youโre on yo 25min + runs as standard ๐
Well, maybe the inventor of C25K realised new runners needed to know what 'down runs' feel like......at the same time as making them want longer runs? Maybe genius if you think about it??๐
W6is a killer I think most people find it a hard week. Not too sure why but take heart you did it and now can look forward to week 7 longer runs ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐๐
I have decided there is no logic in running. The other day I struggled to do any running, so after stopping and starting I gave up. This morning, with rain predicted, I thought I needed to try again. Off I went and despite wind and torrential rain it was fine.
Not sure if it is in the mind, the body doesnโt feel like it - I have no idea but I have finally given up analysing why some days I can and some days I canโt and am just grateful for the runs that go well.
Stick to the app and you will get there. Happy running ๐โโ๏ธ
I remember feeling exactly the same about that run, for no logical reason too. Bear with it the next one might feel much better, i find it easier to keep going rather than breaking the longer runs up. Keep going, you're nearly there!๐
Aw, don't be despondent. I graduated in August and for ages felt as if I wasn't progressing. I try to find a positive in every run, even if it is a small thing... My heart rate was lower.... I recovered quicker.... I wasn't as knackered.. I enjoyed it more..... I went when I didn't want to.... I was a bit quicker... Went a bit further etc etc. All of sudden I am progressing and did my first 10k today. It takes time. Chin up x
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