Yay I did it! First actual post from me other than replies ...am so thrilled to have achieved this run! I was looking forward to doing a proper stretch of running but today at work walked 12000 steps so was a bit worried, wavered about whether to redo the 2 x 8 mins but decided to go for it! I did a decent warm up beforehand. And I did it! It was brilliant despite it hammering down with rain ☔️. I am now soaked to the skin, my feet are squelching but I ran for 20 minutes! Cannot believe how much I love this plan! Thanks everyone for all your posts which help us new ones and dispel any worries. Week 6 on Monday!!
W5 Run3 !!!!: Yay I did it! First actual post... - Couch to 5K
W5 Run3 !!!!
Congratulations to you AH21MM on running for 20 minutes in heavy rain, run 3 of week 5 is a milestone run with C25K,
Take runs 1 and 2 of week 6 especially slowly because they are back to interval walks and runs after the non stop 20 minutes of W5R3 which you have just ran 🏃 👍
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.
Enjoy your journey.
Well done you! I’ve got Week 5 Run 2 tomorrow, and I’ve been nervous about the 20min run coming next. So much inspiration on this forum.
Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.
In respect of W5 this breakdown may help allay your fears healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
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.
Yay you certainly did it! The dreaded 20, well done you. And I agree, it’s a superb plan. I ran as well late this afternoon - like you had been at work, and was a bit worried about finding the energy. Mind you I’d only done 10,500 steps already 🤣. Onto week six for you now, remember to take it slow. Happy running 🏃♂️👍👏🏼.
Well done you! As you say, the plan does exactly what it promises if you follow it to the letter. I did the 2 x 8 yesterday and I am looking forward to run 3 tomorrow. 👍☺️
Well done, it's an amazing feeling isn't it? You must be so glad you decided to do the run.
Well done you!- especially after doing all those steps AND running in the lashing rain - that mental strength will keep you going!
Fantastic! Well done! I knew you'd be fine! x
A very big congratulations to you, well done! I know what you mean, it feels like such a big milestone with it being a continuous run. I was on cloud 9 for quite a while myself. Watch out for week 6 though, it definitely continues to test you. 👍
Congrats!
You've conquered the biggest psychological hurdle in the program, aside with W1R1.
NOTHING else in the remaining weeks should faze you now.
Crack on!