W6R3 - tough but done

[mother_of_3_boys]

Phew, what a week! Kids with fevers, trips to A&E with huge bumps on head, work at a high pace, husband not around most of the week (work also mad).

Yesterday I realised that I hadn't run since 6th June and I was dreading going for 25 minutes after more than a week off. Once hubby was home at 8pm I dragged myself upstairs to get changed to run. The sun was setting a little, I took it easy, went slow and made it! It really was mind over matter, my legs got into their stride after about 5 or 6 minutes but my ego kept saying "you'll never finish"....

It was quite humid out, and I was sweating more than ever. I decided to buy a sweat band for my wrist so I can mop my brow elegantly.

Today my legs are aching, I haven't experienced that since about week 1 !!!! Ewch

Anyway, onward and upward, week 7 here I come. I just can't believe how far I have come. Like Laura says.... I might just be able to call myself a runner (!).

[MacNab]

Well done! I just did week6 run2 today and didnt realise the next run is a 25min one - so thanks for that!!

It amazes me how this programme works, I really was a couch potato when I started it. I also always find the first 5 mins soooo hard and then I find my stride and it is actually ok. Still not sure about 25 mins though...

[mother_of_3_boys Graduate in reply to MacNab]

hank you and sorry Maybe better to read it hear than when Laura tells you on your warm up walk

Or maybe not.... depends if you like surprises or not.

Nice to read that others have that 5 minutes before "getting into it" feeling. I wonder if that is the same for elite runners!?