Progress

[Ruthemilie1988]

attempted C25K many times, usually got to week 1 run 1, then never continued. I’ve now completed week4 run 2. I must admit, it is getting hard now but I haven’t given up. Determined to complete the course this time round!

[ToothPickJafah Graduate]

That’s brilliant! Go you! 🤗 you got this!

[CBDB Graduate]

Week 4 run 2! Oh my! You are halfway there! Fabulous! It sounds like you got this!!! Brilliant!

Keep on keeping on!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Hello...good to see you here and good to see you are on Week 4...

Did you check out the How to post , again...? Just tor refresh your memory?

healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

If you are finding it a bot of a struggle. there may be some tios or advice there which can help ?

Beginning to pop some core strength and stamina work on on some rest days, can benefit us so much, There are loads of ideas on the Strength and Flex Forum... and many ideas too in the Catch Up Corner posts

Keeping your whole running body moving and not just the legs can make a real difference to , keeping going!

Posting your runs too, popping in here, can help. So much support and so many folk running with you...

Huge well done to you... I am looking forward to your next post!

[John_W Graduate]

In what way is getting hard for you now? We're here to make things easier for you

[Ruthemilie1988 in reply to John_W]

I think it’s more mind over matter, my body can do it but I’m thinking that it’s not possible to do. If that makes sense?

[John_W Graduate in reply to Ruthemilie1988]

That makes perfect sense. As I say to many C25K beginners, any progressive exercise program (be it running, weight-lifting, rowing etc) like this one is actually a mental challenge not a physical one. That's because they are designed to take you from 'couch' to their end destination, in this case, 30 minutes of continuous running (jogging!) - so the starting few weeks should always be gentle enough to lay a foundation and build confidence.

As long you keep understanding that this is all mental, then you'll be fine. Physically, your body is always ready for the next step by having done all the previous runs - your fitness accumulates with every run you do. You're going to have some very pleasant surprises.

TOP TIP: Switch. Brain. Off. 😎

[Ruthemilie1988 in reply to John_W]

I just completed week 4, I must admit I physically struggled today but I ended up doing a fitness class yesterday so my legs are like jelly. I did complete it though. But lesson learned… do not do a leg day before a run lol. Thanks for your help