BigP54

[BigP54]

Hi I’m Phil I just did the first run of numbers 7 and I did it but struggled so I m going back and re do number 6 and try to keep my confidence up,would appreciate any advice please.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Well done BigP54 ..week 6 & 7 also felt like hard work to me..are you making sure you’re fully hydrated? This lovely warm weather we’re having will make a huge difference to your fluid intake so maybe take some water with you if you don’t already? Sleeping well?? That makes a difference too…Also..start slow…slower than slow, that will mean you can run for longer ..good luck, you’re nearly there now 👏

[BigP54 in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you very much am taking water but will start slowly as you suggested xx

[MoaningMyrtle24 Graduate]

hi, I’ve just done wk6r3 which I believe is the same as week 7 runs, and like the poster above said, I ran slower than slow - and I do typically run very slow! But consciously slowed down anytime I felt myself edging forward. I’ve done the programme a few times, and it is all about running for the time, rather than speed at this stage. Good luck!

[BigP54 in reply to MoaningMyrtle24]

Thank you will take your advice onboard xx

[drl212 Graduate]

I agree with everyone so far. I was out for a run on Tuesday and although it was early and not as warm as it would get, by the end I was wishing I had taken some water on my run - that was the first time.

And definitely be sure you are going slow at the start - as MC & MM24 say - slower than slow. I used to say I could walk faster in a brisk walk than I did in my runs. But it works.

Something else I've learned is that no run is exactly the same. Especially in those last three weeks. I remember doing the first run of Week 7 and thinking, 'oh, this is a breeze.' On the second run - really tough. Every day is different.

I also give myself permission to go out for one run and finish a totally different run. Sometimes you go out the door thinking I'll just do 20 minutes today and you go out and run a 5K. Similarly, you may go out for that 5K and only feel like 20 min.

There's no set way. Enjoy your individuality and listen to your body!

[BigP54]

well said completely agree

[BigP54]

The last few minutes I virtually went at a snail’s pace and it got me through but don’t do it if you’re in any sort of pain,not a bad idea to do 6 again.