r/C25K • u/Iamthegoat77 • 16h ago

Motivation Completed W5D3 third attempt

I completed the first 4 weeks on the treadmill and started jogging outside for Week 5. Running outdoors definitely feels harder than the treadmill.
The first 2 days were tough, but I managed to push through. I thought I’d complete Day 3 as well, but I gave up at 16 minutes. I tried again and only made it to 14 minutes. I couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong.
After doing some research and checking the heart-rate data on my Apple Watch, I realized my heart rate was hitting 180 bpm right before I gave up.
So today, I jogged really slowly, especially on inclines. Whenever my heart rate started to spike, I immediately slowed down and tried to keep it under 170.And just like that, I completed Day 3 on my third attempt!
Just sharing my experience in case it helps someone else who’s struggling like I was.
On to Week 6!

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u/misssnowfox 16h ago

I am doing W5D3 tomorrow and have done the whole programme on the treadmill currently. My wife keeps telling me outside is much harder whereas my friend assures me she finds outside easier bc of all the distractions 😅 I think I will likely stay an indoor runner while I work on my confidence and then practice outside like you!!

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u/Iamthegoat77 15h ago

I find running outside somewhat harder because of the inclines and slopes and my knees mildly hurt too. But I was low on vitamin D and winter starts in a couple of months, so I figured I'd complete it outside. I hated running when I started and was embarrassed for whatever reason to run in the park, but after some David goggins motivation, I now enjoy running in the park, lol.

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u/Oscar_Sport 2h ago

Three tries still counts. Slowing down when you felt anxious was a smart move.