Going backwards!!!!

[hobocat1950]

I am starting week 6 today but last week when I did the 20mins jog I didn't seem to get as far as when I was doing walking/jogging am I going to slow or what??? Any advice welcome

[wez70 Graduate]

No, that's normal ... the longer runs often equal shorter times or distances of being on the move. You'll soon start to build it up from Wk 7 onwards and you're getting used to pacing yourself and everything else that starts to fall into place once you eliminate the walking part. Keep moving on your run, that's the main thing and it will all work out

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Yes, my advice is not to worry! Slow is good at this stage of the game, and if you are completing the runs you are doing just great!

Good luck with week 6- it can catch you unawares.

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner]

Oh absolutely don't worry. Just chill out and enjoy yourself. The slower the better for this caper.

[Sandav]

Thanks for posting that, I'm just about to do wk5 run 3 and admit to feeling a tad concerned so the replies are quite reassuring .l shall look out for your future posts to see what to expect !!

[hobocat1950 Graduate]

Did my week 6 part 1 one yesterday and went further than before but it had the walking bit in it not going to worry about how slow I am going the fact I am doing something makes me feel good. But I do tend to have fads and get bored easily so if I feel a fad or boredom setting in I will come back on the forum so you guys can do a bit of finger waggling