Woo hoo! Feel brilliant

[Returnagain]

Just completed run 3 of wk5. I didn't struggle but I can't say it was overly easy either. It's mentally which is the most difficult. On one shoulder I have the gremlins telling me " you're getting tired you might need to stop" and the angel on the other shoulder saying" you can do this, you've done the hard work. I just went along with breaking it down to each 5mns and I coped fine.

Here's to wk6 now and I seem to remember this a little bit of a stumbling block, although I can't remember what the runs are, so will wait until Sunday. Feel so proud of myself though.

[RachAnnie]

Omg well done! Is this the 20minute straight? I start week 5 next week and I'm dreading it. I die after doing 5 minutes, how am I meant to be able to do 20?!

[Returnagain Graduate in reply to RachAnnie]

I was a little concerned starting wk5 but don't be, you have built up from the other weeks and you CAN DO IT. Just pace yourself, you will be surprised. Mind over matter from now on.

[Ch89692 Graduate in reply to RachAnnie]

Honestly - as many people have said on this forum, trust in the program - every time you run, you’re improving your cardio fitness, preparing you for the next run - the mental hurdle is now the biggest challenge for me now ! W6R3 on Monday !!!

[Returnagain Graduate in reply to Ch89692]

Good luck. We CAN do this.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to RachAnnie]

Relax and read this healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Ch89692 Graduate]

Well done Returnagain !! It’s a lovely feeling completing this one !! And completely agree it’s the negative thoughts that drain the energy !! Keep them positive ! I completed Week 5 on Monday and I agree - I didn’t struggle but it wasn’t particularly easy either - but then I just did W6R2 this morning and it was the BEST run ever !! Helped by the beautiful sunshine !!!

[Returnagain Graduate in reply to Ch89692]

Oh yes the sunshine helps and I run round a park with a lake so it was just beautiful this morning. Good luck, well on our way now.

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Well done - you did it! Every reason to feel proud - this is such an important run! 🙂Top tip for week 6 - stay mentally positive! You got this!👍😁

[Returnagain Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you, yes I remember it fooling me last time.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Stay slow for W6R1.......that is the one that catches people out.