I can't believe I only have one more week until I graduate from this brilliant plan!
I had a crap run on week 8 run 2. It was a new town that had a hill. I couldn't do it! I ran out of steam at 21 minutes and just couldn't go on. I then proceded to beat myself up over it, until my ever supportive husband reminded me of how far I had come. From someone who couldn't run for 5 seconds, was overweight and on anti depressants, to someone who is a can run for 28 minutes, a stone less overweight, and no longer on meds.
Well today I went running in the rain and it was fantastic! Loved running through the puddles in my black leggings (no joggers)! Listening to some great songs, I felt like a different person from January.
Just really wanting to say to anyone else who is starting this program or in those early stages, that it is so worth it. Keep going. In a way I envy you. I'm going to miss Laura....
Very well done on making it this far!
I am starting week5 tomorrow and have had my share of crap runs. However, the summary on NHS couch to 5k website has stuck with me.
"You will have good runs and bad runs. Accept it and don’t spend too much time analysing the how and why. Even a bad run is good for you."
Good luck for your final week
Thank you so much. You're right, there are going to be good and bad runs. Especially when they involve hills (at the moment)!