Did W5D3 today! VERY slow towards the end, but I didn't stop. I don't have a good sense of the distance that I went, but doing an estimate on google maps I figure it was about 1.6 miles for the jogging part - 12.5 minute/mile.

I just finished Week 5, day 1 today and felt pretty good. I'm training for www.toughmudder.com at the end of June. Would absolutely love to have some friends who are doing this program and post their work outs! I use a hrm and post all my stats please feel free to add me!

Just take it a little slower in the beginning, you can always speed up. The first time I tried 25 minutes, I failed - and I realized my speed was 30 sec/mile faster (even with the little bit of walking) than the next successful time.

Starting week 5 on Saturday and I'm super nervous!! I always get nervous about the new week though! I'm thinking I'm going to start taking my dog with me - but maybe that's not the best idea...hmm

I just did Week 5 Day 1, which for various reasons was a bit tougher than usual. There have been thunderstorms all day, and it's really hot and humid - plus I've been feeling a bit off all day, but a break in the weather meant I could give it a go. The second 5min run was hard, but the third run was easier as usual and I ran for an extra minute or two at the end. I'll do W5D2 on Monday.

Week 5 Day 2 done! I took it easy pace-wise and didn't have a problem. It was really hot all day but luckily it cooled down in the evening and a breeze came up. The first 8 minutes weren't a problem, so I was feeling confident and the second 8 minutes were fine as well - in fact I continued running throughout the cool down period so ran for 13 minutes without stopping - haven't done that since high school! I jogged at a really slow steady pace though, which I'll do again for the next run. I can work on speed later.

Did W5 D3 on Friday...It was rough. The last 6 or 8 minutes killed my legs and I was jogging about as fast as I'd normally do a brisk walk. But I still finished and was pretty proud of myself. It was also the first time ever in my life that I jogged a mile. That's a HUGE milestone for me.

I am on Week 5 and ending up doing Day 1 twice just because Day 3 scares the crap out of me. What a weenie,eh? After reading all the responses,I am just going to suck it up and give it a go!

I did day 1 on Sunday and day 2 today. Both went pretty well actually. However, during the last two minutes of day 2 I started to struggle a bit and had to lower my speed. I think it's a mental thing that I know I can get past if I do day 2 again. I've also followed somebody's suggestion to cover the timer on my treadmill, and it's been working so well!

Ugh, I can't make up my mind if I'm going to go for day 3 on Thursday, or repeat day 2... The advice is to not be afraid of repeating days, but you shouldn't be afraid to move on either. I'm not sure which afraid I am though... :-/

I did day 1 on Sunday and day 2 today. Both went pretty well actually. However, during the last two minutes of day 2 I started to struggle a bit and had to lower my speed. I think it's a mental thing that I know I can get past if I do day 2 again. I've also followed somebody's suggestion to cover the timer on my treadmill, and it's been working so well!

Ugh, I can't make up my mind if I'm going to go for day 3 on Thursday, or repeat day 2... The advice is to not be afraid of repeating days, but you shouldn't be afraid to move on either. I'm not sure which afraid I am though... :-/

I would forge on to Day 3 and if you feel you need more training then repeat the whole week. I would skip to the next Week Level until your comfortable.

Thanks, that's a good advice :-) I've surprised myself several times so far, so will just take it slowly and see how it goes.

Good stuff! I found W5D2 harder than W5D3 (and yes I did do W5D2 twice 'just to make sure' - that was the only day I repeated). Just go for it and hey, you may surprise yourself!

I jogged at a really slow steady pace though, which I'll do again for the next run. I can work on speed later.

Great approach! I hated W5D2 and needed 2 goes at it...and the speed comes with practice (well, I'm faster than I was, I wouldn't say I was speedy) :noway:

Thanks flabulous!

I managed to do W5D3 yesterday - yay! I think I made a mistake running before dinner though, I usually run 1-2 hours after dinner - but it's getting darker earlier, so I thought I'd try before. I only had a light no-carb lunch and I really struggled. I forced myself to do it, mind over matter and everything - but afterwards I felt really weak. And today I've just felt lethargic and unable to exercise. I presume it must be something to do with glycogen stores?

I'll definitely only run after a good meal from now on!

I just finished Week 5!!! Man that was so awesome Can only imagine the pain coming in Week 6.

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I did week 5 day 1 yesterday and felt good.

I just peeked at week 5 day 2 and day 3 and I am terrified!

I just need to keep reminding myself I was terrified of three minutes and now that is easy-peasy.


I may redo week 5 day 1 tomorrow and do day two twice before doing day 3. I had the stomach bug earlier this week and my days are "off" anyway. BLAH.

You'll be ok it look daunting but I think you'll come through it and feel great!

I did week 5 day 1 yesterday and felt good.

I just peeked at week 5 day 2 and day 3 and I am terrified!

I just need to keep reminding myself I was terrified of three minutes and now that is easy-peasy.


I may redo week 5 day 1 tomorrow and do day two twice before doing day 3. I had the stomach bug earlier this week and my days are "off" anyway. BLAH.

this is me exactly!!! well, minus the stomach bug part! My ankles started hurting with about 2 minutes to go on my last 5 minute run today. Not sure if I am going to move on to day 2 or repeat day 1 and see how my ankles feel. Or is it a mental block? lol aaahhh!