Just began W5 and really battled with the 5 min runs. I completed them but Iโm sure I can walk faster then I was jogging ๐. My question is - should I redo W4 until I feel comfortable with 5 mins or so I persevere!
W4 Not too good: Just began W5 and really... - Couch to 5K
W4 Not too good
Just go very slowly. No worries about speeding up or pushing anything. If you go as slow as you can you expend less puff and can last til the end ๐๐
The program is progressive so once one run is completed you move on
Donโt worry about it. Just enjoy it ๐๐
Iโve found week 5 a real step up, so Iโve just slowed right down so my walk is slower and my run/jog is slower but everything still feels a correct speed with the rest x
Thank you ๐ I so badly want to do it but am petrified I wonโt be able to complete the required running time. I think my head is getting involved instead of me just getting out and doing it. Wish I could shut this brain up!
Iโve just done run 2 of week 5, after exclaiming to my boyfriend that 8 minutes was the maximum I could run at one time and today Iโve just done 2 8 minutes blocks of running! Ignore your head but listen to your body whilst and after you run- you might need to slow down or give yourself an extra rest day between runs! X
Life has got in the way of my week 4. So Iโm doing it again this week and starting week 5 next week. Thankfully the program is flexible enough to allow for our blips.
I have also found each week hard. I think itโs as much about trading your mind as your body. Up to this point if I have managed to complete each run I have moved on trusting in the program. You need to channel your inner snail ๐, I really canโt call mine a run itโs a ๐ jog/stumble! Just keep on keeping on !
I read on here (thank you soooo much to whoever's post I saw) a post regarding Japanese Slow Running (Google it!) I've now started to jog at this pace and have found that it's increased the time I can run for without exerting myself. Take a look and have a go! Good Luck!