Very proud of myself for getting through and even enjoying week 1 and 2. Feeling nervous about starting week 3 tomorrow. I still can't imagine running for 3 minutes - let alone ever getting to thirty!
Will I really be able to run for three minutes? - Couch to 5K
Will I really be able to run for three minutes?
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Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.
Take it one run at a time, trust the plan and believe in yourself.
Follow the link in the guide to the post about mental approach........it may help.
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.
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Yes. But go slowly . Look up the Japanese slow jogging clip.
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Yes you will, and one day soon it’ll be 30 minutes, then an hour and then beyond. Believe in yourself, and take it slow.
I am on week 7, so will you be one day just dont give up.
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You can do it, trust the programme!
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Hello, I’m just about to start week 4 and never dreamt I’d be able to run at all but you can and will and you’ll feel amazing! Good luck x
I felt the same at 6am this morning, I done 1st run of week 3.. I did it and I'm pretty chuffed about it.. you can do it.
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I was exactly the same! Now I’m out running for over an hour at a time!!Take it slowly and enjoy it, you will feel great with every achievement you make through the plan- enjoy the journey!
Happy running!👍🏻👍🏻
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I’ve just completed week 4. I didn’t think it would be possible to run for three minutes but every time I did. To me it feels like there’s a mini wall where you think you can’t but it kind of disappears. Then suddenly there’s Laura saying slow down and walk.
Yesterday was a day off for me but I had to get to a shop so I ran, four minutes straight, and not even out of breath. Four weeks ago I thought I’d die thirty seconds in. So, take it slow, you’ll do it.
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Hi, u remind me of when I started, yes you can do it, I just did 20 mins, at the start I never thought I could but I did, take it slowly think positive, you got this!
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I think we all feel the same at the start, can't imagine running for 20 mins let alone 30. Then all of a sudden the penny drops and you realise, you know what, you can and you do! The greatest feeling. Good luck and enjoy. 😀
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Thank you all for your comments. Guess what you were all right... I did it. I ran for 3 minutes twice. Thank you for your support.
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Hi Football_ mum -am starting week 3 this weekend and also wondering about being able to run for 3 mins - said I wouldn’t look at the runs ahead but did and now wished hadn’t haha!! Feeling great about finishing week 2 never thought I would actually start as have looked at the programme a few times in the past but never started.
Good luck tomorrow - will be great to see your post when you have completed it!!
Hi Mrs Woolley. Everyone was right - I did it! I'm completely new to running and also had thought about it but talked myself out of it before. I've never been confident about physical stuff and always worried about looking silly so it felt like quite a big psychological jump for me. But so far so good. I'm even enjoying it - such a surprise (I think the sunshine helps) Good luck with starting week 3.
You absolutely can and you will and in a few weeks, you'll be doing 5 mins and then 8 mins and marvelling at your improving fitness!
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Yes! You think you can't then you do and then you know you can!!
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Hello! Same! Never thought I’d be looking at wk5 on Monday. Just do it at a speed that’s comfortable- doesn’t matter if it’s slow just keep going. I’m a chugger but it’s working! Sleeping better, less stressed, and lost my muffin top. The support on here is excellent too isn’t it? Happy running! X
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You will manage it! I struggled at week 1 and wondered the same but slowly it increases and before you know it you can do it! Happy running 🏃♀️
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Thank you! Wk3r3 tomorrow morning.