The first two runs of week 5 seem doable, the third? Not so much! It is very hard to imagine getting through the 20 minutes.
So far I’ve not had to repeat any runs (this is despite falling on some ice during one of them) and the weeks have whizzed by in no time at all.
If I can make it through this week then the end goal does suddenly feel a lot more attainable. 🤞🏻
This breakdown of W5 may help you put it all into perspective healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
W5R3 is actually the shortest workout since W3.
Relax and enjoy it.
You've got this easily 👍 read the breakdown of week 5 you've been sent by IannodaTruffe 👍.
And start slow, it's far better to finish quicker if you've got that energy left, rather than exhaust yourself at the start!
Good luck
Thank you - and definitely, my plan is to go as slow as I possibly can and hope that enables me to get to the end. It would be a miracle if there is anything leftover!
We'll see you fit and healthy raring to go for week 6 👍👍
I've just joined this to see if anyone else had trouble with W5R3! I felt heavy legged to start, and lasted 13-mins, so have to re-do on Wednesday.
It felt tough!
Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.
Heavy legs can be symptomatic of poor hydration. As a runner you need to drink a minimum of 2.5 -3 litres of fluid each and every day, running or not, as mentioned in the guide.
If any run is tough, just slow down.
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.
Enjoy your journey.
13 minutes is great, well done! I am sure you’ll crack it next time, let us know how you get on today.
I do wish it increased more gradually to 20 minutes!
Well, I went out and decided to keep the 20 minute run on hold for another couple of days, and went 10 mins run, 5 mins walk, 10 mins run.I felt I needed to break!
I’ll get there!
That sounds sensible, and is great progress in itself! I’m thinking if I can’t do it this Sunday, I’ll keep repeating week 5 until I can.
Week 5, Run 3 was completed on Friday afternoon!I went out planning to run 10 mins, walk 5 mins then run 10 mins again, but knew, after about 3/4 mins that I had it in me to run the 20. My body felt better. I felt the energy, and did it. Not fast, and I was glad when the 20 was up, but a milestone passed.
Now, onto Week 6, starting Monday. (Tomorrow).
Wooo, congrats! I have just got back from mine and feel very excited! I had a similar realisation part way that I could do it
Hi Talkhopper . I joined this forum at the start of Week 5 as I too was daunted by the 20 minute run! The lovely folk on here reassured me I could do it and they were right! As long as you go a slow and steady pace you can do this too! 👍🏻😀
Yeeeeeay, Week 5 complete, onto Week 6!!!!
Week 5 run 3 tomorrow at Parkrun
Week 5 Run 3 due tomorrow - yikes!
Start of week 5 tomorrow!
