W5 Run3 !!!!

[AH21MM]

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!!

[roseabi]

Brilliant work, well done!!!!

Superstar!

[AH21MM Graduate in reply to roseabi]

Thank you 😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

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 🏃 👍

[AH21MM Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

I will do! Thank you for the advice 😊

[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.

Enjoy your journey.

[Emble1 Graduate]

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.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Emble1]

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.

[AH21MM Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you! Yes I have read all your guides thank you, they are enormously helpful and I dip in and out at each stage to refresh!.

[AH21MM Graduate in reply to Emble1]

You can do it! If you have come this far you really can do it! Good luck

[Frenc Graduate]

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 🏃‍♂️👍👏🏼.

[AH21MM Graduate in reply to Frenc]

Thank you so much...and today its snow! But I am still going out! Slowly!

[Frenc Graduate in reply to AH21MM]

Well done! We don’t have snow here but it’s flipping cold. 👍😀

[Oxwichbay Graduate]

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. 👍☺️

[AH21MM Graduate in reply to Oxwichbay]

You can do it!!!

[Hidden]

Well done, it's an amazing feeling isn't it? You must be so glad you decided to do the run.

[AH21MM Graduate in reply to Hidden]

It was just brilliant, I AM so glad I did 👍🏼

[Teresafaith Graduate]

Well done you!- especially after doing all those steps AND running in the lashing rain - that mental strength will keep you going!

[AH21MM Graduate in reply to Teresafaith]

Thank you! Yes after reading about the mental aspect on this forum, it really does make a difference!

[Alimo]

Fantastic! Well done! I knew you'd be fine! x

[AH21MM Graduate in reply to Alimo]

Thanks for your encouragement so far!! X

[Skel68 Graduate]

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. 👍

[AH21MM Graduate in reply to Skel68]

Thank you! Yes it’s massive! I’ve seen that comment about week 6 a few times so am getting prepared!!!

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

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!

[AH21MM Graduate in reply to John_W]

Thanks so much!!