Amazed....!!

[Shemmalouisa]

I completed week 7 run 1 last night. After amazing myself by running for 25 mins last week (on my second attempt I should add!) I though it might be a fluke..... But then I did it again last night. I just can't believe that less than 7 weeks ago the thought of running for 2 mins petrified me. If anybody is wondering if they should do it wonder no more........ DO IT!!

[ju-ju- Graduate]

That is the wonder of the programme, it really works...and it takes focus and determination from you...well done

[Shemmalouisa in reply to ju-ju-]

Thanks.... To be honest really enjoying it, such a buzz when I do more than I thought I could do! X

[Vixchile Graduate]

Well done and nearly there, trust the programme you can do it.good luck with the rest of week 7

[kitty_kat33 Graduate]

Thank you, you've given me reason to keep going, I'm still on week 1 but running for 2 whole minutes scares the hell out of me lol

[Shemmalouisa in reply to kitty_kat33]

Keep on with it, I gave up the first time I did it but so glad I kept up with it this time. You will get there. Reading things like this motivated me too. I remember almost giving up when I heard I had to run for 8 mins!! Have now signed up for a 10k for November, I know I can do it!! Good luck xxx

[Amisnan Graduate in reply to kitty_kat33]

Don't be scared. The programme is so clever; it knows what we are capable of, even when we don't know ourselves. I ran week 7, run 1 this morning. Yes it was tough, but Laura said I was ready for it. It's almost like being back in school and obeying the rules! Funnily enough, although I run on my own, knowing that there are thousands of people out there just like me, doing their run, spurs me on and encourages me. Happ y running x

[AmberC Graduate]

I know, it's sooooo amazing that so many of us have come or will come such a long way in a relatively short period of time.....it's brilliant. Keep up the good work and happy running.

[misswobble Graduate]

Shemmalouise listen at you!!!!! Paula Radcliffe move over!! Go for it girl!! Yeehah!

[ginbin Graduate]

I did Week 7 Run 1 last night, too and found it easy. In fact, since I learned the correct breathing technique, I have found it really helps. Up to now I've been doing treadmill running, adding some incline to it. However, I'm going to take Laura's suggestion and throw in some outdoor running beginning tomorrow. I'm learning to love the run I have even though it's a slow run.

[pinkangel16 Graduate]

It's amazing isn't it. Well done you!

Not long now till you graduate - you sound well up for it