First outside run. Wk1 run 3

[Lifejourney]

Felt really strange getting ready to go for a run outside. My first 2 walk/runs were in the gym . I'm planning to do 2 in the gym then Saturday morning getting up and out for the 3rd run.

Beautiful if blustery morning and already it feels a different experience. I do the brisk walk warm up heading towards Ackworth turn the corner and face a hill - a steep steep hill - just as Laura says okay time for your 1st run so first minute run and I'm already out of breath I remember Laura saying to go slow I did and I got there , heavy breathing in my recovery 90 seconds but I recovered and from then on although hilly it was steadier. My heart lifted just from getting out on a beautiful day running RUNNING okay only for a minute at a time but RUNNING

I thoroughly enjoyed it and next week I will run the other way and run down that hill as my last run 😊

Start of wk1r3 just around the bend

[Cuig1975]

Well done each week is a great feeling to complete

[Lifejourney in reply to Cuig1975]

Thanks. yes Cuig1975 it is a great feeling 😁 I look forward to next weeks runs 😊

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Well done. Hills at the beginning are difficult, your body hasn't yet got the idea you are running, but you did it so a great achievement. Good plan for next week regarding running the other way round, at least whilst you are building your running legs, be kind to yourself 😃🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻

[Lifejourney in reply to Millsie-J]

Millsie-J thank you 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Yeay... the great outdoors.. it is an amazing feeling isn't it ? Hills.. you just learn to love them.. yes you do !

All of my, 'now it is time to run' bits.. always fell on hills!!! I just laugh at them now.. in between gasping for breath Go you x

[Lifejourney in reply to Oldfloss]

I shall let you know when I love ❤️ those hills lol. But actually think I know what you mean and as I get fitter and stronger then I'll be running 🏃 up that hill - song there- and definitely Great Outdoors.

[Irish-John Graduate]

Anyone who runs hills has my respect , but to them so early in the programme - you have my awe also!

[Lifejourney in reply to Irish-John]

😆 lol thank you Irish-John - I did take it slow 😆

[Irish-John Graduate in reply to Lifejourney]

But you did it ☺

[Lee337 Graduate]

Well done Lifejourney

Glad you enjoyed your last run, and yeah, those hills can be a nightmare, but they are good for us (apparently!) So, keep at it if you can.

Those 1 minute runs will soon be 20+ minute runs!

Good luck with the rest of the plan.