Week 5 in the bag and new waterproof trainers

[Annthepan]

I'm so happy that I've completed week 5, didn't think I'd be able to run for 20 minutes in one go - but I did! Next week I'm looking forward to running week 6 in new waterproof trainers from Merrel, which means I'll get home with dry feet for a change.

[Monkeiishnaa Graduate]

That's awesome. I just completed week 5 too. Hope your new shoes help ☺️🏃🏻‍♀️💪

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Well done. I really enjoyed week 5. I have Merrell shoes too, they are great x

[Scrumpybumble Graduate]

I’m with you! Just done my Wk5r3. Fantastic! And waiting for my non holey new trainers to arrive! Life’s looking pretty damn good!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

The problem with waterproof shoes is that they don't let the water back out if you stand in a puddle, as we all do. Give me well draining shoes any day.

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.

[Mbubbles Graduate]

That’s the great thing about this programme. No one thinks they can run for 20 minutes without stopping, until they actually do it.

Just trust the programme, it really does work.