Week 4 Run 1 Completed

[almac30]

I wasn't looking forward to this at all, what with the increased periods of running and shorter recovery periods, but I managed it!!

I could easily have chucked it about halfway through but battled on to the end.

This is the first week that I have ran for longer than I walked. Quite pleased with that!

[carerof Graduate]

well done you it is brill when you manage to do it. I completed week4 last week but didn't manage to get out to start week five, so tonight i went out and did week4 run 3 again, was worried in case i wouldn't be able to complete but hey i did it, so Weds i hope to do week5 run1. I love love this running malarkey, never thought i would say that, wish they had something like this when i was at school i am sure it would have kindled a flame in me when i was younger.!!!! It is the way it makes you feel mentally that i get the biggest kick out of and the self esteem it builds. Keep going and like me i am sure you will get there in the end!!!

[almac30 in reply to carerof]

Thanks for the support.

Don't know if I could say that I love the actual running yet, but I do love the feeling that I get afterwards. Just had my dinner and I'm sitting here in my chair watching some rubbish on TV and feeling quite proud of my sore legs!

[mustgetthin Graduate]

Just done the same run. The five minute was a killer. I couldn't wait for it to be over with the bad weather and all.

Well done for completing it

S X

[almac30 in reply to mustgetthin]

Well done. My W4 R1 today was a big step up. The second 5 min run was really difficult.

I'm still slogging away on the treadmill. One of these days I'll run outside and suffer the bad weather, but for now I like the fact I can pace myself on the treadmill.

[gblackman]

I did it last night as well and it felt great, being able to push yourself through and get it done! It was harder, definitely, then the 3 minute runs but it was actually a bit easier than I thought - although, I have really slowed down my jobs so I can really pace myself. I'm loving the sense of pride and achievement - I think that's what makes this program so great. You always feel like you're achieving something!

[Emma4004]

Well done!! I just completed my W3R3 tonight and I'm going to do W4R1 on Thursday. You've motived me to look forward to it now!!

[Piggyspeedy in reply to Emma4004]

I have just completed run 1 of week 4, was worried about it, but really enjoyed it. The programme is so good the way it builds up your stamina. Hope you enjoy it too!

[Rich1987 Graduate]

Same here!! Just did W4R1 and I have to say I ache but feel great!