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Just done week 5 run 3...yay

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But why 2 weeks of intervals next? Is it to build stamina? I've been running on the treadmill for a couple of years but decided to venture outdoors, so my stamina is pretty good. I found the last 2 mins of the run tough but coped ok.

Will seem strange to go back to walking!

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Sorry that should say 2 interval runs - typing too quick and not pre-reading!

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That's what I've been thinking as I completed Week 5 today - can only presume it is to build more stamina

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well done you, Having just started week 7 I cannot really answer why week 6 went back to intervals, I assume it was stamina building.

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I always thought it was so that you didnt think you were superman/superwoman & overdo it which may cause an injury.

after running 20 mins the plan breaks the running 10% rule (no more than 10% increase in speed OR mileage) as this may result in injury. I made this mistake after finishing C25K & it cost me a month off due to knee pain.

your body is still getting used to this physical activity & it is easy to do more than you should without paying the price :)

I found wk6, r1 very difficult after the big 20min run. some do, some dont.

hope you find it easier :)

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