Well, after a terrible week two (I did it though!), I was dreading week three. Sciatica, sore shins and a real worry that I couldn't do this. How wrong I was! I've just done W3, R1 and actually found myself smiling!
It's so much easier to get into a good rhythm and stride when running for a little longer and as soon as Laura advised me on not bouncing too much, I found it a hundred times easier. I have faith again!
HOORAY!!!! The wholly positive post.! You are having one hell of a time with your sciatica and shins but your determination is shining through. Most of us have found that as the runs lengthen your body settles into a rhythm after the first few minutes and that is the phase that you need to try to hang onto as duration increases further.
Keep the faith and keep smiling.
Thanks :0)
I've been told that I've suffered from sciatica since I was 18 because I'm a teacher and we sit in little children's chairs all day.
Well done! Keep going 
Together we can all crack this!!
Well done - completely agree with you about the rhythm as it really helped with my breathing as well, if that makes sense..we can do this!
Well done RokensWife! Great to hear you enjoyed it and 'have the faith'! Keep it up!!
Well done RW, I hope your smiles get bigger and broader with each and every run. It does get easier your quite right as you go into the longer periods of running as you settle down and your body also begins to accept what you are asking of it.
Wk 2 Run 1 Big Smiles
Week 9 Run 1 Completed with a smile.
Planning a ridiculous run route to avoid the houses of people I know!
Running at 6.30 am before breakfast.. I don't know who I am any more!
Big Smile - I've graduated! I can do it.
