Restarted - Cathy 1946

[Cathy1946]

Well was nervous but I did it. Week 1 Run 1. Found the last one minute of the eight one minute runs hard, but did it.

As before I intend to do Wk 1 (twice) before moving on to Week 2 as it works for me being a slightly older and very slow runner (71yrs)

Knees were fine with the pain relief gel and the strap supports

Onwards and upwards.

[GoogleMe Graduate]

I think you are assuming that Week 1 must somehow be gentler and easier than Week 2.... I'd rather run a 10k any day than do Week 1 again... indeed that is a big motivator for me in keeping running. I don't ever want to have to do Week 1 again!

I reckon it's only there because people think they can at least run for 60 seconds, so they are prepared to give the programme a go.

[dmajor7th]

Well done Cathy, that's brilliant! Week 1 is very difficult, far more difficult than week 9 to be honest. Interval training (start stop start stop) is much harder for your body than staying exercising for a period of time. It's why interval training tends to get you fitter faster, and why it's a great start for C25K.

Keep up, you're doing great!