W5 R1 again

[GM11]

I found w5 r2 really hard so I am repeating w5 r1&2 again. Can't say they are any easier. But I keep going.

[Week7 Graduate]

Well done. Keep going it is really worth the effort.

[GM11 Graduate in reply to Week7]

I am doing better than I ever thought I would.

[LottieMW Graduate]

They will get easier…I promise! Take them nice and slow. Do you listen to music? I started listening to music when the runs started getting longer (like now!)…it stopped me counting off the seconds until I could walk again! 😂

It’s fine to repeat runs if you don’t feel confident…but you could also argue that you did actually complete that run, so it’s fine to go onto the next!

Happy running!

[GM11 Graduate in reply to LottieMW]

I quite like the quiet but I may try the music again. Just need to find something that doesn't irritate me.

[John_W Graduate]

In what way are you finding it hard?

[GM11 Graduate in reply to John_W]

More my brain than my legs talking to me.

[John_W Graduate in reply to GM11]

That's very common. These progressive exercise programs that take you from 'couch', whether it's running, swimming, cycling, weight-lifting, whatever... are designed to doable for the 'couch' person - so they are always PHYSICALLY doable ... what that means is they are essential a MENTAL test.

Having done W5R1 and R2, your body is actually ready for W5R3, it's just that your brain isn't convinced.

Top tip: SWITCH. BRAIN. OFF!