Day off w5r1

[Wild-Strawberry]

Hello everyone! Tomorrow I’ll be running my second run in the 5th week. I’m a bit nervous. Took a day off and walked around the lake where I usually run. Reeding your comments about the runs help me to visualise my progress. I actually can’t believe I’ll be running 20 mins nonstop at the end of the week.

Sending positive vibes to everyone!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done on your progress.

Nerves are counterproductive, so relax and read this post about mental approach healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You can do this.

[Wild-Strawberry Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you! The read was very helpful.

[McColl2 Graduate]

I've just completed my 2nd run on week 5 and I thought I could never run for 8 min ! It really was mind over matter , I was thinking I wasn't going to be able to do it and all of a sudden Jo kicked in saying I was already half way through the first run and I realised I could do it ..it's amazing how the programme gets you ready for it !💪👍 I think the first few minutes are the worst for me until I get my pace and breathing sorted out and then I'm ok ... I just slow down and listen to my music 🎶 good luck xx

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to McColl2]

The first few minutes of any run is known as the Toxic Ten, explained here healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and exists for all runners........so no point pushing hard.

[McColl2 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Goodness so it is an atually thing ! ? I've just read through and makes total sense ! Thank you

[Wild-Strawberry Graduate in reply to McColl2]

Congratulations! Thank you for your support and kind and useful word.

[SassyF Graduate]

I really enjoyed week 5, I hope you do to. 😎