Finally completed week 5 run 3. Some observations.

[Tortoisenotthehare]

Afternoon everyone,

After a 6 week break, I restarted couch to 5K from week 5 (having reached week 5 run 3 previously to this) and today finally completed week 5 run 3!

I think what helped was repeating some of the earlier runs (week 5 run 1 x3 and then week 5 week 2) to get back into the "zone" so to speak. I also recently re joined the gym and definitely think doing some strength training has helped too. Today, I was going to repeat week 3 run 2, but on a whim thought, why not try the third run? I also saw an opportunity to sneak in a run during an otherwise busy day and decided to head out. In other words, I think (hope) I'm starting to seize the moment and not put it off until tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow...

I also jogged at a fairly slow, but constant pace. It's been said before and Jo Whiley kept on repeating the same mantra: slow down. I must admit, it helps and makes what seems like a monumental task much more manageable.

What other exercise do other members do beside the running and how do you think it helps?

Onto week 6 then.

Have a good weekend!

[SingsAndRuns Graduate]

Well done

It's mentally a big step, you've done really well.

For me, the end- of- run stretches have made a huge difference. Find the ones that help you- tip toes, squats, arm over head, leg lunges (gentle ones like you're fencing with someone) and the one where you put your leg up sideways on your other leg whilst you're untying your laces and you stretch your bottom at the same time- these have all worked for me. And I have just added a few high leg marching steps to stretch my hips a bit. I don't do it for long (low boredom threshold) but it really helps.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Head across to the Strength and Flex forum and search for the ideas which they think will benefit them

So much to choose from