First day of week 2

[44cmn]

Well that wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, apart from the rain joining me after ten minutes !

I did notice that my walking pace was a bit slower that last week, o I covered 2.84 miles at 6.53 mph, so nearly .75 of a mile extra compared to last week.

So glad I started this programme

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Don't get too hung up on distances covered, because you may find as the challenge to your body increases, that you have to ease back your pace, the distance could decrease and you could feel demotivated. The duration is the thing you are building with that 30 minute run your target, in just a few weeks time.

Congratulations on your progress. I am sure you can feel the difference already. Keep posting.

[44cmn Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks for the advice, this is all very new to me.

[gblackman]

I'm starting week 2 on Monday! Bit nervous but determined! How did it feel compared to week 1?

[44cmn Graduate in reply to gblackman]

A lot easier than I thought it was going to be. Though the extra 30 seconds of running is challenging. You'll be fine, if I can do it I'm sure you can

[gblackman in reply to 44cmn]

I just did run 1 of week 2 last night - and I agree with you, it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I struggled at about 75-80 seconds of the running, but got through each one completely without stopping to walk and felt really good afterwards.

[danzargo Graduate]

Well done 44cmn. You are building your stamina slowly - that's the genius of this program. It aint easy, but it is definitely do'able as so many of us on here can testify. Goodluck with the rest of Week 2.

[44cmn Graduate in reply to danzargo]

Thanks for the encouragement. All of you graduates are an example to newbies like me

[gblackman in reply to danzargo]

That's what I really like about it - it's not easy which is what makes it a great challenge and it's fantastic to feel yourself slowly improving each time!

[44cmn Graduate in reply to gblackman]

It is such a clever programme. As someone who has never run before I can highly recommend it to anyone who just fancies getting a little bit fitter. All being well tomorrow will see me completing the third run of week 2. I would never have thought I could do it but I'm sure I can, and actually enjoy it !!

[kathcooper2 in reply to 44cmn]

Hi 44cmn, its great to hear you completing the runs in week 2, i am starting week 2 tomorrow, and its good to hear its not as bad as i think it will be! Well done!