Another one approaching Week 5

[Reorte]

Just joined - I've done the first for weeks of Couch to 5k (although me being me I prefer "sofa to three miles ), and along the way so far I've found quite a lot of helpful advice here.

Background - late 40s, not entirely unactive (I've always enjoyed walking over the hills, not that I've done much of that lately), but definitely on the unfit and overweight side of things. Not sure why I just decided one day to give Couch to 5k a go (not even sure how I knew about it), but went off and bought some running shoes and gave it a go.

I felt pretty tired but good after the first run, and that's continued. I've only had one so far where I didn't feel I was getting anything from it and just felt it a struggle (a very windy day). Couldn't even have imagined being able to run five minutes a month ago.

So that leaves me facing week 5, which people seem to go on about a lot. And with the forecast for worse weather. And the strange thing? I'm actually really looking forward to it. Every step up so far has been "that sounds a bit much!" but they've worked, they've given me confidence that this one will too. Roll on Monday!

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Yes, the programme works as you are finding, week 5 is a great week

[Bestsie_07]

Good luck, yes I'm about to step into week 5 too 👍

[drl212 Graduate in reply to Bestsie_07]

Best of luck and keep us posted...

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏It will definitely work! Each completed run is in your favour!! Glad you are enjoying them and reading up on all the advice. You will soon be encouraging others too. Xx

[Sorefeet1970]

Hi, we got this, my week 4 final run today so I’m hoping to step into week 5 Monday morning too 👍🏼

[Bestsie_07 in reply to Sorefeet1970]

Good luck, same here I step into week 5 Tuesday 👍

[drl212 Graduate in reply to Sorefeet1970]

You've definitely got this...

[drl212 Graduate]

It sounds like you've got the mental outlook for Week 5. Like SAR says, the programme does work and it's been preparing you for this.

Go out and enjoy! You're doing so well...

[Reorte Graduate]

Well the first run went fine, although it was the first time I've needed to take a headtorch with me (I prefer running after work). Five minutes doesn't seem like a lot now, and I wouldn't have said that a month ago! A little bit of aching calves at first, which mostly went in the last five minutes - a bit more warmup needed there perhaps? Happened last week too.

Hope everyone else who responded about to start Week 5 had a good run too! Roll on Wednesday!

[Sorefeet1970 in reply to Reorte]

Hi my first and second run of week 5 complete, I have to say I’m excited for tomorrow as I know it’s going to be a challenge but I’m ready for it. Keep it going 👍🏼