C25k week 5 day 3 dilemma

ssakcik

Posted this in the c25k group but didn't get any replies do hope I don't get into trouble for double posting.
I did week 5 day 2 yesterday (x2 8 min intevals)... Tomorrow is a 20 min (no intevals) run. I managed the 8 min intervals yesterday (just lol) and am contemplating what to do tomorrow... Do I give day 3 a go and if need be walk in between and then move onto week 6 or do I give day 2 a few more attempts?

caitlinrn83

I'm one week behind you, but all of the advice that I've gotten regarding that run was...just do it. Slow and steady and chances are, you'll surprise yourself. If you absolutely can't do it, you can always repeat it.

I don't know your habits, but turning off ALL of the interval/pace/etc announcements and only having her tell me to run helps me tremendously-I'm not worrying myself with anything other than "just go, just go, just go."

Ninkyou

Try it and if you fail, repeat the week until you can do it.

TavistockToad

Go for it!

French_Peasant

Seize the bull by the horns. You already know you can do the 8 minute intervals. See how far you can get into the 20. If you have to walk a bit, not that big a deal, but since you know you can already do day 2, try to progress beyond it. Good luck! I've been customizing my own runs around week 5-ish and just run as far as I can and walk as little as I can.

noor_v

Try it... and you may surprise yourself!! If you find getting out of breath, just slow down a little.

Also, I recommend repeating weeks until you're comfortable moving on. That's what I did - the last few weeks I repeated once or twice, but in the end I finished the C25K program and started running 10-12 miles/week.

Ready2Rock206

Ninkyou wrote: »

Try it and if you fail, repeat the week until you can do it.

Yep. It's a mental thing. Try it. Run slow. If you can't finish repeat.

enterdanger

Try it. This is where a lot of people come into a shock. It might be a good one though. If you jog for 20 minutes when you thought you could only do 8 it feels incredible. Don't be afraid to repeat weeks on c25k. I did that often while using it.

ssakcik

Thank you all for taking the time to reply. Week 1 day 1 and 2 I couldn't even run for 60 seconds. Those two days were the only 2 days I didn't follow the programme as I simply couldn't. I feel amazed that in 5 weeks I've come this far. Going from thinking that 1 min was long, 3 minutes were long, 5 minutes were too long.. And then being able to run for 8 minutes...

I'm gonna give the 20 mins a go... Like some of you said, I might surprise myself and actually manage it. And if I manage 10 mins that's still more than yesterday.

Week 6 day 1 looks easier than the 20 mins so I'll see how I get on and go from there.

Thanks

wonko221

ssakcik wrote: »

Posted this in the c25k group but didn't get any replies do hope I don't get into trouble for double posting.
I did week 5 day 2 yesterday (x2 8 min intevals)... Tomorrow is a 20 min (no intevals) run. I managed the 8 min intervals yesterday (just lol) and am contemplating what to do tomorrow... Do I give day 3 a go and if need be walk in between and then move onto week 6 or do I give day 2 a few more attempts?

Stick to the program!

I was just there, two weeks ago. Completed 5/2, looking nervously at 5/3. Didn't expect i could do it, but damned if i didn't get it done on the first try.

There is no shame in trying Day 3 and finding that you need to repeat it to succeed. Heck, if this wasn't challenging, it wouldn't lead to improvement, right?

But there is some harm in choosing not to challenge yourself because of anxiety/fear.

So get out there tomorrow and try Day 3. Give it your best shot. And when you're done, give yourself credit, success, or victory, and either move on, or repeat that day as needed.

Also... good job for getting this far. YOU KICK BUTT!

ssakcik

Thank you!! @wonko221 you're totally right. I won't let fear stand in the way! Thank you!

lorrpb

I was shocked when I could run 20 min nonstop! I thought they were crazy to go from 8 min to 20 min. It was very doable for me, then I got bored going back to the shorter intervals in week 6!

MeanderingMammal

ssakcik wrote: »

Do I give day 3 a go

Yes

Running is 80% mental.

soufauxgirl

I don't look at the weeks program, just let the lady tell me what to do lol, When she said 20mins I laughed but I just went at a slower than normal pace and I got through it. Such an amazing feeling - you can do it too!

ssakcik

Thank you both for your replies... I'm gonna keep going for as far as I can

caitlinrn83

You've got this!

girlinahat

soufauxgirl wrote: »

I don't look at the weeks program, just let the lady tell me what to do lol, When she said 20mins I laughed but I just went at a slower than normal pace and I got through it. Such an amazing feeling - you can do it too!

this is the trick. Go slower. It's better to go slower and build endurance than to try and do something you then get to fail at. Go for the 20, slow it down. If you feel you are getting tired, slow it down some more. Keep your steps small and go slow.

ssakcik

I just did it!!! I just ran for 20 mins!! Okay so a snail could have overtaken me and it was nowhere near my abnormal pace but who cares? I just ran for 20 mins!!! 5 weeks ago I only managed 50 seconds! Thank you all for your advise and encouragement! Today's lesson... Trust in yourself and the programme!

deluxmary2000

Congratulations!! Feels great, doesn't it

leahcollett1

this is fab - ive just downloaded the app to begin this tomorrow - im very excited. im not a beginner to running but i cannot do it without stopping, well done you!

Ninkyou

ssakcik wrote: »

I just did it!!! I just ran for 20 mins!! Okay so a snail could have overtaken me and it was nowhere near my abnormal pace but who cares? I just ran for 20 mins!!! 5 weeks ago I only managed 50 seconds! Thank you all for your advise and encouragement! Today's lesson... Trust in yourself and the programme!

Congrats!!