Week 6 run 3 worry

[Gambattene]

I'm due to do the last run of week 6 on Wednesday and must admit to some pre run anxiety. I know I need to go slow and steady but any other tips to get me through. Thanks

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Well done on getting to week 6 of C25K, you ran run 3 of week 5 in 20 minutes, run 3 week 6 is only 5 minutes longer, take that run slow and steady like you did with 5/3, once you have completed run 3 of week 6 your coach will tell you that you are now officially a runner., good luck 🤞

[Jericho2332 Graduate]

Your doing great! one foot I front of the other and try not to think too hard about it. Slow and steady especially at the start. I like music that makes me smile while I run or a good book or podcast, it really passes the time and stops you just wondering how many mins you have left all the time 😂

You will feel great as you cross the finish line!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏 Some excellent advice from our forum friends. You are well prepared by completing all the previous runs. Determine to go out and enjoy it & you will. Any run at any stage can be repeated. This is no race or competition. You can never ever fail. Every time you put your trainers on & head out the door you are a winner. You are a runner!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

As the others say... just relax, go out, slow and steady.... enjoy.

You know you can do this... all you need to do now? Believe it!

[Dendev75 Graduate]

Well done so far! Week 6 run 1 caught me out. You’re doing great.

As you know, each run prepares you for the next, you’ve got this, relax and enjoy! I loved this part of the programme the best.

[StringTheory Graduate]

Well done!! The advice here is all helpful. You’ve absolutely got the ingredients already in place. For me, the 20min was the key milestone and I just broke down the next steps. I felt quite stubborn then to go the next two mins and then before you know it your coach will say there’s 1 min left. Pacing is key. I have playlist too that just keeps me going with some songs thrown in to make me smile. You’ve got this- you’ve already put in the leg work so to speak! Good luck.

[drl212 Graduate]

Sometimes the toughest part of the run is getting the trainers on and getting out the door. You've got this!

Slow and steady is the key...

Keep us posted.

[Gambattene Graduate]

Thanks for all the encouragement Completed week 6 run 3 this morning. Started a bit fast but soon slowed to a more manageable speed. Less snail and more aged snail with a zimmer frame. But still did it. Thank you haven't stopped smiling since.