Week 4 !

[Zsasle]

I’m about to start D1W4 and I’m nervous, I didn’t realise there was a community I here that all basically felt the same way 😩😩

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Take it slow and you will be fine, we’ve all got through it and the plan gets you ready for each week as it comes along

[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.

Follow the link in the guide to the post about mental approach.......it may help.

Enjoy your journey.

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Welcome Zsasle. There’s plenty of help and support on here for you, you’ve reached Week 4 which is brilliant so well done 👏🏻 you should be proud.

Take the running parts nice and slow and try to relax. Try to get your breathing into a good steady rhythm. Take a nice deep breath in through your mouth then purse your lips slightly as you exhale. Get this into a steady rhythm and you’ll find that you don’t feel so out of breath. Imagine you’re body is like a machine and the oxygen your taking on board is your fuel. Good Luck 👍

[RunJoRun50]

Zsasle I finished week 4 last week and surprisingly I enjoyed it. My advice is to put something on you enjoy listening to and go slow. For me it was podcasts - bit different to music and the time literally flies. Good luck and be careful the pavements are really icy 👍

[Frenc Graduate]

Hello Zsasle! Nerves are pretty normal I think 😊. I’m on consolidation runs now, but I still feel a bit anxious before each one - will I be able to do it basically. But I can and I do! We’re stronger than we think. Happy running 🏃‍♀️😀

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

Every week seems impossible before you do it, but week 3 has prepared you for it. Just take it slow, you'll be fine!

[nowster Graduate]

I'm not going to deny it. Week 4 is a step up.

However, you've prepared for it. Remember it's very slow jogs and brisk walks.

[Zsasle]

I did it !! I can’t believe how daunting it was just thinking about it but int he end it was very doable bring it on D2W4 !!🎉🎉 thanks for all the support !!

[Milk_Honey Graduate in reply to Zsasle]

I'm starting week 4 day 1 on Wednesday and I'm nervous too! How did you find it in the end?Are you ready for week 5?

[Zsasle in reply to Milk_Honey]

Ya it was great, I didn’t think I was ready but I just kept running and I pushed myself. I have one more run in week 4 and then I’m off to week 5. I think I’m ready , not even nervous about it. It seems to be harder first run of the week and does get easier. Have fun you’re gonna do great !!

[Milk_Honey Graduate in reply to Zsasle]

Thank you! goodluck!

[Wanttoloverunning]

I’m just about to start week 4 and feeling very nervous about it. I have got better each week and feel amazing afterwards but am yet to feel good whilst doing it.