W2 R1 Finished and I survived.

[africanali]

I've just finished my first run of week 2. I've decided I need to find another route. I waited until later in the day when it was cooler, but there were still several people (most of whom I knew) walking their dogs. I had to stop for cars (our road is a very narrow country road) but fortunately didn't see anyone during the 'run' sections. I tried going off road which was OK (it was our field) but I was worried about turning my ankles. Anyway I finished. There was a point when I actually felt like I was 'running' rather than the 'staggering shuffle' as had been very slow as advised. I'm still amazed I managed. I'd bought some more trainers - very cheap and cheerful so not too supportive but very light, and comfortable and this seemed to have helped. More puffing but I don't think my face was quite as red as W1 R1. I daren't look at what is coming up, but happy so far.

[TessHardy Graduate]

Well done! I was running along country lanes earlier in the week and I found it really tricky. Have you got any other ideas for routes?

[africanali in reply to TessHardy]

No, not really. I've seen some people go to empty carparks at night. I'm wondering about trying that.

[dirkcb07 in reply to TessHardy]

Any ROUTE that you WISH !!

Might wish to walk it first, and enjoy the scenery !!

Could even be your "warm-up" walk !!

[Lee337 Graduate]

Nice one africanali!

It sounds tricky that...trying to do this programme in an area with very narrow country lanes, but having a nice, light and comfortable pair of trainers is an absolute must in my opinion, so well done on getting them. That should really help. Anyway, all the best for w2r2!

[debze Graduate]

well done! I just completed the first run of week too today, my face looked like a tomato afterwards

[africanali]

I look like that too, but I don't think I'm as scarlet as I was last week!! May be progress. Just finished the second run of week two. Feeling pleased.