W5R2 Complete!

[suljes38]

This is my first post here, but since this is probably the run I'm proudest of so far I thought it was the perfect time to say hello! It's been a full week since I did Run 1, the longest break I've taken between runs since starting the programme. I considered repeating Run 1 again but I decided just to give the second one a go and I actually managed to do it! I was definitely flagging a bit by the end but I managed to keep running for the full 8 minutes both times.

It's amazing to me how quickly I'm able to recover during the walking bits. That being said, I'm a little nervous about Run3 and not having any recovery walks, but I'm doing my best to try and turn those nerves into excitement instead!

Cheers, Jess

[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.

W5R3 is actually your shortest workout since W3 as explained in this breakdown of W5 healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[dkhilton]

Stick with it, sounds like your doing really well. 😍

[Lindsey1097 Graduate]

Well done suljes38 @ you've done brilliantly! Your next run needs a good positive attitude and you'll do it, no problem! ...ooh and to go slow too, that's how I got through it 🤩Good luck 🍀🍀

[Peter44 Graduate]

Well done, you've got this far, so you'll be fine, everyone worries about the w5r3, but the programme has got you ready for it, and you'll surprise yourself, good luck anyway!

[coolfemme Graduate]

I just did Wk5R3 and if it helps I visualized saying to the runner in my family........"I RAN 20 minutes" He appreciates the effort.

[BonniesRest Graduate]

Hello Jess and welcome! Magical isn’t it! Well done on your progress so far. Natural to feel nervous, and perhaps excited at the same time. Remember that everything you’ve achieved so far will enable you through this next run. Cheering you on 🎉 and wishing you an enjoyable run 🏃‍♀️

[Maisiecat1 Graduate]

You'll be OK, just stay with positive thoughts. I remember my early days running and repeating out aloud "you can do this cause your a runner".... I can't imagine what anyone that might of heard me was thinking 😂🤣

But who cares we're runners and they're probably not!!

Trust the plan and trust yourself 💪👏🏃‍♀️