Gave it a go - I’ve been avoiding the spoiler spreadsheet that tells you what’s next so as to not ruin the surprise each time. So when Denise says “go for it “ I just do without worrying what’s around the next bend. So off I trot on the run. The bell goes at half time and I’m surprised cause I add up the running times in my head and it’s less than last week. This is where you say “hey rockstar let’s go faster and get Strava medals” - but this is also where the other guy (say your inner forum guru people) says “maintain your breath, keep your pace, get to the end in style not a red faced wheezing mess -you still have to bike your kid home from school, do the laundry and make dinner after.” Anyway, I did push a bit harder and found the run a bit of a challenge (mostly because the walk to run transitions for me are harder than the keep running parts) but I did finish it and will go back for more after today’s rest and strength train day. Mini triumph for me. Best wishes to anyone out there in London today - it’s a wet one.
Week 6 run 1 done!: Gave it a go - I’ve been... - Couch to 5K
Week 6 run 1 done!
Well done on completing week 6 run 1 .As you say , the running time is less but the total training time is more , don't forget the brisk walks are also part of the total training time . 👍
Yeah I definitely try to keep the walking bit effort close to the running one. My speed walk is a well honed art from crossing Waterloo bridge sometimes more than once a day to make a cIient meeting with less than 10 minutes to spare -in heels! I found if I slow the walk too much - it’s way harder to get it back up to run.
Yes, keeping the walk brisk is important! But I wouldn't want to do it in heels 🤣
Congratulations.
That was your longest overall workout to date............the one that catches out more people than any other in the plan, simply because they push too hard.
Thanks - as we North Americans say I’ve been drinking the kool-aid
You are doing great! 
Not succumbing to the "inner speed freak" nor the "walk bits getting a bit frustrating" gremlin is a good sign Keep on, slow and steady, and soon not only will the walk breaks be a thing of the past, we will see "Graduate" beside your name
Wishing you many happy miles in your future
Yaaaay!!! You’re doing it ! With so much on your plate too! But it already sounds like you’ll be ready for the extended runs without any walking bits once it’s time!!!! Keep going you’re acing it!!!! 🏆
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