Wk 3 😀

[445600]

Just started w3 . Omg a 3 minute run I thought ! First one was a bit of a shock but the second was definitely easier . The session itself dare I say seemed to fly by I felt I had energy. Running 5k in one session does seem a while off though !

[Slushsteph]

Hi!! I’ve just completed week 2 run 3, so will be moving to week 3 next...! I’m actually a little scared- I’m still finding it quite tough!! Did you find weeks 1 and 2 easy? Good luck and really enjoy reading your progress!

[445600 Graduate in reply to Slushsteph]

Hi no I didn’t find them easy at all ! I think the key is to jog slowly and get your breathing right. I always struggle with the breathing because I run too fast but I’m determined to finish this @5k 😀 Let me know how you find wk 3 😀

[Slushsteph in reply to 445600]

Thank you, I shall do- and please keep posting your updates so I can follow your progress!! Really appreciate you taking the time to reply to me 👍

[445600 Graduate in reply to Slushsteph]

You too because we are up to the same stage . It’s interesting seeing what others think and do when your doing the same run !

[John_W Graduate in reply to Slushsteph]

Are running or jogging?

Watch this:

youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2kh...(Not working as expected?)

[Slushsteph in reply to John_W]

Thanks John! I am definitely slow jogging- I watched that video mid week 1 and adjusted to be super slow- I’m just very unfit!! I’m really lucky in that I live in between two huge parks, but I’ve found I much prefer running along the road, as every single runner overtakes me in the park- not very motivating! I’m really determined to achieve C25K but I am struggling!

[John_W Graduate in reply to Slushsteph]

I think that unless your are clinically or morbidly obese, then the program should be achievable by anyone, provided that they go at the right pace.

It is designed for those coming from the couch... i.e the unfit!

BUT... if it really feels an awful struggle, then maybe consider doing the 9 weeks as a brisk walking program - so that the running (jogging) bits are very brisk walks... and after Week 9, go back to Week 1 and then do it as a normal jogging program.

No shame in that - think long term!

[445600 Graduate in reply to John_W]

Jogging !!

[445600 Graduate in reply to 445600]

In hindsight I should have wrote I’m jogging too fast !