WK5R2

[Penguinrun]

I've been doing really well with the runs so far. But the 2nd 8 min segment today killed me and I had to slow down to a walk for the last 3 mins. Should I repeat run 1 of this week instead of progressing to run 3 of wk 5?

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on getting to week 5 of C25K, yes, I would advise you to repeat that run, take a extra day off running, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, run the running parts a little slower than you did today, good luck.

[Penguinrun Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you for the speedy response. That's much appreciated.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

It is a good idea to fully complete each workout before moving on............you are training your body, not doing a checklist. You will be stronger next time.

Can you speak aloud, clear, ungasping sentences as you run?.........if not, you are going too fast.

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.

[Penguinrun Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you, excellent advice, I've been doing the stretching and that helps a lot. But I definitely think I've not hydrated enough in the past two days. Will slow down - it's very helpful to have the voice of Sarah telling me what to do too!! 😆

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Penguinrun]

This FAQ post about run preparation may help also healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Just repeat this run (Week 5run 2)There is no need to repeat the previous run that you completed , just the one you didn't complete !

Each run you do will prepare you for the next one so it's important to complete before moving on !

Perhaps give yourself a couple of days rest and make sure you are fully hydrated !

[Penguinrun Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

thank, yes, more hydration needed. Looking back on the last two days, I don't think I did drink enough.