Week 5
nopeekiepeekie
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Just finished W5D2 and I swear you'd think I'd never ran this before .... ever. Wow was it bad. I couldn't focus and my dog was throwing me all off pace. Normally she doesn't give me any issues, but today she was absolutely ridiculous!
Anyhow, I got 2.1 miles in 14:39min/mi
Anyhow, I got 2.1 miles in 14:39min/mi
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im starting week 5 on monday, i always get nervous when starting a new week! xx0
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I'm going to recycle week 5. I'm too sick today to run, so I'll just start anew on Monday :happy:0
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I'm going to recycle week 5. I'm too sick today to run, so I'll just start anew on Monday :happy:
how do you find running non stop for longer? xx0 -
It's not too bad actually. The way they set up the program, by the time you get to the end of the 5 min run you're thinking, that's it? Same with the 8 and when you do 20 I feel sooo good!0
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I started week 5 day one today. It was east than I thought. Let's see if I feel this way tomorrow! Lol0
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Im starting week five tonight. Im not worried about tonight, but I definitely am worried about that 20min run at the end!!!0
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I'm starting week 5 tonight too, i am definatley worried about the 20 minutes at the end too!!
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I just did W5D3 this morning after attempting it 2 days ago and stopping at 15 mins..... I was determined to do the 20 minutes before stopping but really didn't think I could.... my sons told me to make sure I got to 10 mins even if it kills me because after that you get into a rhythm.... and they were right..... I started running and was struggling before 10 mins.... waiting for the man to tell me I was half way.... seemed to take forever.... but I hung in there and then somehow I got into the zone and the next time I looked at the clock i was up to 19 minutes.... so I couldn't give up that close..... what an amazing feeling!! That's the longest I've run continuously for over 30 years!! I can't believe that only 5 weeks ago I was struggling to run 90 seconds.0
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I just did W5D3 this morning after attempting it 2 days ago and stopping at 15 mins..... I was determined to do the 20 minutes before stopping but really didn't think I could.... my sons told me to make sure I got to 10 mins even if it kills me because after that you get into a rhythm.... and they were right..... I started running and was struggling before 10 mins.... waiting for the man to tell me I was half way.... seemed to take forever.... but I hung in there and then somehow I got into the zone and the next time I looked at the clock i was up to 19 minutes.... so I couldn't give up that close..... what an amazing feeling!! That's the longest I've run continuously for over 30 years!! I can't believe that only 5 weeks ago I was struggling to run 90 seconds.
Wow this is great. I find this too, that you do get into a rhythm and all of a sudden it gets easier. My issue is when I get to a particular point in my run I know its pretty close to the end and my body and lungs start to hurt. but im ony up to day two tomorrow. eek.0 -
Hi, all! I, too, was afraid of the dreaded W5D3, but it ended up going OK. I'm now on week 7---25 minute runs every time!! Ahh!! I did one today, though, so I know I can do it.
It's incredible that we've all come this far!! 7 weeks ago I never could have just run for 25 minutes straight, but here I am doing it!0 -
Hey all,
I did week 5 day 1 yesterday, im doing day 2 tonight and day 3 on Thursday. I think what Lucy says is right, it's all to do with brain power and being in the right frame of mind. I am determined to do this before christmas!
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Haven't run since Thursday, which was W4D2... but I'm thinking I'll skip ahead today and do W5D1. I like that there are less intervals! Makes it go by faster.0
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Did it! In the most humid weather EVER. Last week I was freezing, this week I was sweating all over.0
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I was supposed to start W5 yesterday but I'm sick with the flu. May not be 100% until next week. Should I start week 5 next week or should I repeat W4?0
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I got sick last week when I started week 5 also, I just kept with week 5 again this week. It's completely up to you on if you feel like you can just pick up where you left off or if you want to back track.0
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W5D2 in the books again! It was a cold one today. 28 degrees with snowflakes.... but it was so invigorating!0
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its summertime in my world and I live in a tropical climate, so have to run when its almost dark. Finished week 5 day 2 and smashed it.
Really looking forward to the long run tomorrow! I'll let you know how it goes.0 -
Week 5 day 3 tonight! bit nervous but will make sure i don't stop!0
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W5D3 in the books.... and can I just say.... it was tough! The last 10 mins of the kicked my butt! I kept wanting to give up and I just kept calling myself a wuss and that kept me going. :blushing: Apparently if I beat myself up in my mind it's okay to push me along. :laugh:0
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i did day 3 last night, it wasnt too bad
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Wel done you lot... I did D1 today... and whilst i was fearing what was to come, I kinda suprised myself and surpassed all my expectations.
I also find that once ive cracked on through the first minute or so of running, I settle down into my rythm and before i know it "Laura" is telling me to slow down to a brisk walk.
Here's hoping that the same continues, on Tuesday morning, for my attempt at W5D2 and the 8minute stints...0 -
just finished week 4 training yesterday and having cold feet to begin week 5....0
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Finished Week 5 Day 3 last night (3 days late I might add) and it was alot easier than I expected. I had to slow down on the way back but I am running 4 min km on the way out and 5 min km on the way back. I want to keep ym speed consistent at 4min km. But Im not quite there yet.0
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I just started Week 5 - finished day 1 today and I felt great afterward. Taking a day off before hitting the two 8-minute intervals... and then day 3 scares me.0
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Started my week 5 yesterday.... My legs are sore today...0
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Did D1 on Sunday... D2 wednesday and doing D3 tomorrow. Legs a little sore this morning... Didnt help kettlebelling the hell out of my legs on Tuesday!!!0
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Did D1 on Sunday... D2 wednesday and doing D3 tomorrow. Legs a little sore this morning... Didnt help kettlebelling the hell out of my legs on Tuesday!!!
Was still a little stiff, yesterday, so I was up and out at 6am this morning.. IN THE RAIN!! I might add.....
5 min warm up walk, then the voice in my ear buds said "right.. get ready.. 20mins none stop...." O M G G!!
Half talking myself out of it, I focused, dug deep, sniffed back the rain drops trickling down my nose and got stuck in.
20mins later and im breezing towards my cooldown 5mins... WHOOHOO!!
Bring on W6D10 -
Did D1 on Sunday... D2 wednesday and doing D3 tomorrow. Legs a little sore this morning... Didnt help kettlebelling the hell out of my legs on Tuesday!!!
Was still a little stiff, yesterday, so I was up and out at 6am this morning.. IN THE RAIN!! I might add.....
5 min warm up walk, then the voice in my ear buds said "right.. get ready.. 20mins none stop...." O M G G!!
Half talking myself out of it, I focused, dug deep, sniffed back the rain drops trickling down my nose and got stuck in.
20mins later and im breezing towards my cooldown 5mins... WHOOHOO!!
Bring on W6D1
Great job!! I also lived through W5D3 today and it wasn't as bad as I'd expected. It wasn't easy either but I found that at the end of 20 minutes I could have kept going. I certainly didn't but I hope that's a good sign for W6.0 -
Week 5 day 1 done yay. Was feeling good come the 5 minute mark so kep going, and like others say, after about 10 minutes you get a groove happening. I ended up doing the 20 minutes, and it's only day 1!! Very happy with myself.
Course, now I have to repat it on day 2...0 -
I had no trouble with W5D1 or W5D2 but wasn't able to do W5D3 without stopping in the middle of the 20 minute run. Not sure if I should start week 6 or try week 5 again.0
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