Completed the second run of Week 7 this morning. Can't say my own music helped much, I still found the run hard. Lord only knows how I'm going to run for longer periods. I was totally ready to come back to a walk although my cool down walks are barely more than crawl these days.
I did miss Laura telling me that I only had one minute left to go. I upped the pace when I though I had one minute left but it must have been nearer two ...or three! Meant my average pace was pretty good but I was totally gasping for breath at the end and almost started walking before MapMyRun gave me the time prompt. I was beginning to think the technology had failed again. Surely those last five minutes must be up by now!
For the second two runs of week 8 (will listen to Laura for the first one) I shall have to set MapMyRun to give me updates every minute. That's going to be slightly irritating but not sure of another solution.
Another female runner smiled at me this morning. That was a first. I'm starting to feel I belong 
One more run before week 8. Have a great Sunday, everyone 
Do you think maybe you are still possibly trying to run too fast? Honestly, you will build stamina and eventually be able to cope with the longer runs but what worked best for me was probably the slowest jog/slog on record. Keeping footfall gentle and close to directly under the body - really does reduce all lower body stress and meant that my breathing stabilised too. You can do this! I'm willing you onwards - fingers, toes and eyes crossed! Hope your next run is a really good and pleasing one for you. Lots of luck. Linda x
W7R2 - still slow, but faster recovery time
Voice-only programmes with own music
W7R2 and Iron Maiden nearly killed me
That was better though still very tough
W7R2...just as well I'm a stubborn, determined whatsit!
