I need inspiration for wk 5 run 3

[Roughdiamond01]

I’m due to do the 3rd run of wk 5 this a.m it’s a 20mt run how on earth am I going to do that. I’ll keel over ..... I don’t know if my internal dialogue will be able to will

me on for that !!

[Instructor57 Graduate]

If you look at the training times for week 5 run 2 and also week 5 run 3 you will see that run 3 is 1 minute less !Total training time of course includes brisk walks between runs.

Just take it slowly and you will be fine , you will see .

Remember, the program has prepared you for this 😁👍

[Roughdiamond01 in reply to Instructor57]

I usually do my runs on alternative days & I run on a empty stomach as I drink lots of water in the a.ms I find it rewarding coming back showering & having food post run should I do the same this a.m or have a banana prior to heading out 🤷‍♀️

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Roughdiamond01]

I used to do the same on C25k , most of my runs were around 6am and I only had a cup of tea when I got up and a small glass of water before leaving the door .My banana was my first thing on return , followed by more water before breakfast.

I know a few who have a half banana before going out 😁

I have also done 5 and 10k's on an empty stomach 😁

[Roughdiamond01 in reply to Instructor57]

I think I’ll stick to what I usually do & see how I get on Thanks so much

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Roughdiamond01]

Your routine should be fine ! 👍

[Silverstar44 Graduate]

HiI was like you, im now on week 8 run 2, if I can do it you can, take in slowly you can do it, dont think about the time just go and do it. You got this far, hydrate well the day before and u will be fine.

[Roughdiamond01 in reply to Silverstar44]

Thanks Silverstar44 if I fluke today I can always repeat as I haven’t repeated any runs this time around yet 🤣 I hope I can do this x

[Silverstar44 Graduate in reply to Roughdiamond01]

Think positive and u will do it!

[Lollywally Graduate]

Good luck for your run !! I have my W5 run 3 tomorrow morning. I too question if I’ll be able to complete it. Interested to see how you get on.... I’m sure you’ll be fine

[Roughdiamond01 in reply to Lollywally]

I don’t know it was St Patrick’s Day yesterday the feast I had might do me no favours 🤣

[Silverstar44 Graduate in reply to Lollywally]

HiHydrate and eat well today an u will be fine too. Go and try to enjoy it. Not that u need it but good luck.

[Roughdiamond01 in reply to Silverstar44]

Yeah I done it!! I have a habit or wearing too much clothing & over heating just wore a tee on this run & surprisingly didn’t over heat. Never in my adult years have I been able to function on March 18th never mind Run for 20mts 😃

[Silverstar44 Graduate in reply to Roughdiamond01]

Congratulations I knew u could do it! Week 6 here u come it will seem easy compared to what u just done, hydrate and eat well you'll do great! I got week 8 run 2 tomorrow.

[SassyF Graduate]

Oh Roughdiamond01 I know you can do it, you’ve done all your runs - you are ready!

You’ve done the necessary work...Go and let them see how shiny you are now !💎

[Roughdiamond01 in reply to SassyF]

Just 4 more wks left Yeah!!

[hoggle1 Graduate]

well done, W5R3 I found a real breakthrough in terms of confidence. I am doing W6R2 tomorrow building up to 25 minutes Sunday. I know its going to be hard, but I know I can do it. You will too!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Relax and read this breakdown of W5 healthunlocked.com/couchto5... can do this.

[Skyblueandblack Graduate]

Concentrate on your pace to ensure you keep your breathing rate down enough that you are able to talk without gasping and you’ll be fine.

Be warned, just when you think you've been running for ages the app will tell you you've run five minutes!

Good luck.

[Roughdiamond01 in reply to Skyblueandblack]

Today I thought that exactly!!! I thought I was running for much longer & then Jo Whiley broke me 🤣

[Skyblueandblack Graduate in reply to Roughdiamond01]

I use Jo as well.

[LastBlaster Graduate]

It's probably the most enjoyable run of the whole lot. You can do it, just keep reminding yourself. And then do the same for W6R1 which looks easier, but is a little harder. You'll be so elated at the end of this run though!

[Roughdiamond01 in reply to LastBlaster]

Yes I was thinking of repeating this run Saturday to give me more confidence for wk 6

[Skyblueandblack Graduate in reply to Roughdiamond01]

Well done. But make the most of the rest. For many of us week 6 seems harder.

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

Inspiration? Have a look at the replies in this post:

healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

[Paul25k Graduate]

Well I hope you did it. I felt exactly the same! Just stick with it. You’ll feel brilliant at the end! 🙂