Found this run strangely difficult. I'd hoped the 5 min, 8 min, 5 min would be a breeze after a continual twenty minutes on Monday. But I was puffing and panting all the way tonight. Although I ran near home this evening, which has lots of inclines.
Glad it's done, feeling pretty good. Very pleased with myself that I'm sticking to it. But honestly, does this running malarkey ever get easier ?
Hello mummybowles, I did warn you to be careful regarding runs 1 and 2 of week 6 after the non stop 20 minutes run of week 5, yes after that run many runners are tired after run 1 of week 6 despite them taking it slow and steady, however, I think you will be less tired after you run the second run of week 6 which is the last run with a few short walking breaks.Have a good rest tomorrow before you run on Friday, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, good luck ✅✅🏃
You were right Al ! The tiredness I suppose is because the heart rate is up and down with the internal runs. I'll definitely hydrate before the next run - thank you
Same here, it left me doubting myself but rest assured you will be fine - I did run 2 today! Not sure about Al's comments about being less tired though! Just woke from a 30 minute nap! Not sure if it's the run or taking my Mum out shopping all afternoon 😉. Keep going MB you've got this!! We've got this!! 👍👍
Life adds to the mix and you just take it as it comes... rest of you need to, get in some strength work too if you are able... and on you go!
You're one run ahead of me - keep it up Richard. At this rate, we will graduate together just before Christmas. What better gift could we give our heart and lungs !!
I have R3 tomorrow!! Fingers crossed 😃 ... Yep I worked it out yesterday W9 just before Christmas week if all goes according to plan!!
Maybe not easier, but you get stronger...whether you realise it or not..
Keep it slow and steady and just trust the programme and your growing strength !
Huge well done to you..!
Thank you OF. I'm hoping that after graduation and with consolidation, the 30 minute runs become second nature. But I suppose we still have to constantly challenge our bodies so they don't become used to one level of exercise. But I'll think about that more post-graduation.
Hi MB, very well done on your continuing progress!
That's interesting about challenging our bodies further... I've just(!) stuck to 30 minute runs three times a week since graduating a little over 6 weeks ago, plus one Parkrun; I don't intend doing much more really, but then I think I'm a lot older (and achier!) than you! 😂
Thank you HP. May I ask, are you finding the 30 mins are getting easier now?
Not very noticeably really I'm afraid! 😂 But for me, the difference is that I CAN actually do it 👍🏻
I still have glute pains (which I'm getting looked into) so tbh, I think that affects things a lot too.
Well done for getting it done mummybowles! I remember finding the return to intervals surprisingly challenging when I last completed C25K so you’re not alone in finding it tricky. Onwards and upwards though, the easier moments will come ☺️ You’ve got this!
Thanks Laura. We've both done this before so we know we can do it x
As the much missed Tim (IannodaTruffe ) always said, beware the return to intervals in week 6.
He was so right ! RIP Tim
watching…
We have a pinned post specifically about this because it’s so commonly an issue…
healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
You are not alone!!
Never alone on here. I'll have a look now. Thank you MissU
It will get easier with consistency and persistence! Folks often have trouble with that run after Week 5's last run.
Keep going...and keep us posted...
Will do. Thanks for the reassurance
I agree I found it hard as well a big step up from week 5! Well done keep going ❤️
Week 5 Run 3 Done and Dusted
