Week 2 started.

I aimed to move my runs from Tues, Thurs, Sat to Mon, Wed, Fri, but upon waking on Monday I was too tired to get up and out.

I was grumpy with myself all day for not doing it, but knew it would be okay to go back to the original run pattern. I got an early night but still nearly didn't make it out. Had to give myself a really big push, but I got out there.

I'm not sure if it was a mental barrier more than a physical one or not. I felt fine after my run, though I must admit I am strangely missing some of the week one music. Hopefully I will find it easier to get out for the next 2 runs this week. I much prefer being proud of doing a run than disappointed in myself for not getting up.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

They say it takes about 12 weeks of behaviour change to form a habit, but most C25kers find the bug bites long before that and they can't wait to get out on their next run. You may have to be hard on yourself and kick yourself out of bed to get running, but pretty soon you will find the improvement in your ability to run, irresistible, and you will be awake ages before it is possible to go out. The other option is to run at the end of the day, although I know that I prefer mornings.

[aubloomiel Graduate]

I run at the end of my working day and I always look forward to it all day long! And that was in week one! I'm not running atm due to pain in my knee and I am so grumpy about it. I never thought it would give me such a kick - I love the feeling after a run, I feel so accomplished. I think as the days get shorter I will try morning runs.