week 5

[Kes_]

I’m so pleased I completed day 2 week 5 which is 2 x 8 min runs, I can’t believe I’ve done it!! I’m so proud of myself. I’m 4 stone overweight and hoping this will help me to get some weight off. I’m lucky that I live on the coast so I went straight in the sea afterwards it was freezing but felt so good. My next run is 20 min 😬

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate]

Congratulations! That must feel so good. You’re doing brilliantly,

Really good luck for your next run. Just remember, it’s just the next step in the program and you’re ready for it. Take it steady and you’ll nail it.

[ChannelRunner2 Graduate]

Awesome!

Just remember the magic of going slow for your next run! That'll be especially important for the non-stop runs 😉 Also, there is absolutely no shame in slowing your pace when you notice you're getting too tired. It works for me every time 🥳

[Kes_ in reply to ChannelRunner2]

Thanks for advice! To be honest I’m very slow, you could walk faster than I run but I am still running, I can work on the speed later, is the way I look at it. X

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done

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.

[Chrissy2shoes Graduate]

GO KES! You’ve got this. I’ve seen people on the app who’ve lost 5 stones of weight as they’ve kept running after the program. GO GIRL! 😃🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[Kes_ in reply to Chrissy2shoes]

aww thanks for the encouragement x

[Dendev75 Graduate]

Yes Kes, well done. I remember feeling quite nervous and also excited at this stage of the program. Just remember the plan works and believe in yourself and you will be beaming after your next run - keep it slow - have fun 🏃🏽‍♀️👍🏻

[Andyman66]

Snap i did wk 5 run 2 this morning, my last segment of running i did 10 mins because it was downhill to a 5 mins walk back

[Kes_ in reply to Andyman66]

oh well done!! I’m excited and nervous of 20 minutes next time 😊

[Andyman66]

it will be fine start off slow then build it up