I’ve hit a little bit of a brick wall here, Week 5:3 was super hard and I did walk about 30 secs/1 minute of it and felt horrible about it, I think it comes down to negative thoughts that go around my head & sorry if it’s too much info but being on my period makes it much harder to ignore the negative thoughts.
I went on to week 6 thinking that the first run would be easy and during this run, I had to stop for the first time in the program and went home.
I’ve now completed run 1 in week 6 and although it was hard, I managed it just about!!
I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong because I’m running really slowly, pretty much walking lol... Do you think I’m just overthinking it??? Or maybe I’m not ready for longer runs yet??
Written by
bassqueen12
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
From my own experience being on my period took its toll when running. As for the pace, I ran slow and afterwards I felt I had worked hard so that told me that pace was for me. Don't worry about your pace just trust your ability to carry yourself through these runs. 👍
If I were you I would go back to week 5 run 3, it makes sense to complete all the sessions before moving on. Week 6 is tricky, because you think it will be easier and it isn't. Have a slow 🐌 redo of that 20 minute run, you can do it!
W6R1 catches out more people than any other run in the process, so well done.
In the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... I give the advice to repeat any runs that you do not fully complete. Remember, it is a training plan, not a tick box exercise.
You say you are running slowly, but can you speak aloud clear ungasping sentences as you run? If not, you are going too fast.
You may be overthinking it but it sounds more like you’re trying to run before you can walk, so to speak! Running slowly is fine, the slower the better but the plan is designed so that you complete each run properly before moving on to the next one. If you don’t , it will just put you under more pressure, as you’ve found out. I suggest that you go back to week 5, relax and start it again. If you don’t quite manage to complete a run, it doesn’t matter, each one is preparing you for the next one - think of it as practice. Don’t think about what’s coming up next, just concentrate on the run you’re doing. There’s no rush to finish the plan - and it’s supposed to be fun! Oh, and week 6 run 1 is great at catching people out so don’t be disheartened!
I’m repeating run 2 of week 6 (my favourite run) as week 7 was too much for me physically so I’ve repeated that for 2 weeks now and the last run I did I noticed that I had run a further distance. So you definitely improve but it is just going to take me longer than 12 weeks but that’s fine as long as I keep it up. I was disheartened to start with as I hadn’t had to repeat any runs prior to this but once I got my head round that I’m sticking to week 6 for as long as it takes I’m back to being positive!
Hi bassqueen, I repeated wk5r3 three times before moving on to week 6. It definitely works because it builds your confidence and stamina. Have faith, you will get there!
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.
Week 4 Run 1 - advice please
Two races in one week? Advice please
Week 6 hit and miss...
Advice and Encouragement please! Week 9 Run 1
Advice please!! Week 1 run 2
