W4R2 bit harder than W4R1

Hi Dilly23 Well done for completing r2. I did mine this morning on the treadmill. I found the second run easier than the first and was really dreading it and even put it off from yesterday. I was able to think about my breathing this time and it made a huge difference and gave me something to think about. I am working on losing weight through slimming world but have reached a plateau. Hope more running will get the weight moving again. Woo hoo well done all of us.

Well done for getting out there. The key to success is not running really fast or turning heads with how pretty you are. The key to success is motivating yourself to pull your shoes on and get out there, and to put in the time. We're all tortoises here, not hares. I think it's fair to say that nobody looks good when running. First of all, we need to dress for comfort not style, and invariably look a mess. Second, we're red faced, gushing sweat and making panting noises like an asthmatic steam engine. It's just not a good look. If you're worried about the "larger person" thing, just remember this: every step you take is a step closer to not being a larger person anymore. It won't happen overnight, but it will happen. The same can't be said for sitting on the couch comfort eating.

The 1,000 mile journey starts with a single step. You've taken that first step and are now progressing. Well done and enjoy the rest of the programme. I did W4R2 this morning and quite enjoyed myself. Best wishes.