Wk5 run3, advice as really nervous about this one.

[Ctg08]

Hello, I am new to this group and joined because I am about to do wk5 run3. I have been so nervous since Friday after competing wk5 run2 and taking a sneak peak at this next one. Running 20mins is really scaring me. Anyone got any advice before i go to do it. Thank you.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

There is no need to be fearful of any part of C25k........it is a training plan, not the Spanish Inquisition!!!!

This FAQ Post about W5 was written to allay your fears healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Relax and enjoy it.

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.

[Ctg08 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you for this. I am off to the gym soon to do it so will report on my progress when I get back 🤦‍♀️. When you look that previous weeks have been a little more running just with little walk breaks then it makes sense that C25k says you are ready.

[Liono Graduate]

Hi! Don't be nervous, you can definitely do it. The key is to run slow. And prepare yourself for a massive high when you achieve it - it really is the best feeling, my favourite run so far without a doubt! 🙂

[Londonlaw72 Graduate]

Hi,I actually find the longer runs are easier than when it mixes it up again and adds shorter intervals back in.

The first half I find boring but finding new routes really helps and I pick somewhere with a mix of grass and path.

But as other comments say, it’s for your enjoyment and personal challenge so if you need to break or run a shorter time then do that and add an extra minute on next time.

It is suprising how quickly the progression comes on though and it’s a good program and trust it, because you can do it😊

My main concern is around injuries so stretching and strength building each day for a few mins and before and after the longer runs has helped me

[Ctg08 Graduate]

Thank you all for your encouragement it has really helped as doing this C25k on my own so it really helped. I can now confirm I have DONE it and at the same pace I have been running previously. I now know not to be nervous or worry as it was a lot easier than I thought. Thank you all again 😃

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Ctg08]

Congratulations.

Watch out for W6R1 though........it catches out more people than any other run in the programme. Just stay nice and slow.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Week, I have just read your post !And see that you have now completed W5R3

Well done !

You will be smiling all day now 😬

Take your time with w6r1 as it catches people out with going back to intervals