Week 8 run 2

[kesmcg]

Fab run today. Felt really comfortable for the majority of the way. I was struggling and everyone said to go slower. It wasn't working so I ran a little faster. Completely worked, felt more natural and easier. I love running. Something I thought I would never say. I've also been on a weight loss journey. My picture tells the story.

[SC1472 Graduate]

Well done - looking good!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done you!

[Gillma Graduate]

Faster???!

[kesmcg Graduate in reply to Gillma]

I know! It worked for me. I just got into a better rhythm.

[Gillma Graduate in reply to kesmcg]

Well done you! Love the idea that you can suddenly sprout wings.. will watch for sprouting between my aged shoulder blades x

[kesmcg Graduate in reply to Gillma]

Certainly can. I hadn't run anywhere for years. In fact at school I used to bunk off PE. Now I love it! Can't believe I started at the age of 44. Never too late!

[poppypug Graduate]

Fab !! You look amazing , Really Well done to you !

Awww you've got a Pug !!! xxx

[kesmcg Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Thanks! Yes that's Roxie our rescue pug from PDWRA. She's a dear!

[poppypug Graduate]

I got my two from there too ! Ive got 2 boys Rocky and Doug , proper little characters pugs aren't they ? xxx

[kesmcg Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Ahhh. They are characters. She is a complete princess and thinks the world revolves around her. It does of course!

[poppypug Graduate]

Ha ha ! Of course ! xxx

[davidhwynn Graduate]

Running a bit faster to cope with struggling? There's a concept to grapple with ... I am still subscribing to the "steady goes it - slower still" technique. What a great photo, well done you!

[nikkiwabit Graduate]

The picture certainly does! I don't just mean thinner. You look fitter AND happier - a big well done. I hope I can do the same - an inspiration. PS dog looks a bit worn out lol.

[kesmcg Graduate in reply to nikkiwabit]

The dog doesn't run with me! Her little tongue hangs out all the while!

[nikkiwabit Graduate in reply to kesmcg]

Aww sweet

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Well done! Steady as you go, steer clear of that injury couch😀

[quirkybee Graduate]

Aww, well done kesmcg, that really is inspiring to hear (read, even haha). You look super duper fabbo too. What regime have you got regarding your diet? I'm trying to reduce on the carbs, buy it's quite difficult lately. I'm hoping the couch to 5k podcast will help. On wk 2 run 2 currently.

Love your little 'dawg' too, what a sweetie. Mine can't run with me as he gets out of puff, (little yorkie), but you look fab, fair play x

[kesmcg Graduate in reply to quirkybee]

I did slimming world. Lost four stone, eight pounds since last August. I eat carbs but not a lot of sugar and fat. Loads of fruit and veg with protein. I snack a lot on protein, e.g. Ham, crustless quiche etc. Worked for me. Thanks for the compliment.

[kesmcg Graduate in reply to quirkybee]

The dog doesn't run with me. Pugs not great in warm weather!

[Lupinsmum Graduate]

Gosh, you are glowing and fabulous..Yay! 😀

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

I sort of know what you mean, sometimes really slow running can be very tiring. If you've found something that works for you, go with it. BTW you look really good!

[kesmcg Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2]

I think I was expending more energy being really slow. I'm not racing along! Thanks!

[Wannaberoadrunner Graduate]

I like what you say about running faster, but I'm too scared I'll cause an injury. But that's an interesting tip.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

You look fabulous kesmcg.. so fit and healthy 😊x

Well done on you weightloss, did you find it easier to make the diet choices because of the running? Fantastic result.😊😊😊

[Maddee_6333 Graduate]

Glad you found something that worked for you.

When I was having a tough patch the guy that was my run leader told me to take shorter strides instead of telling me to run slower, which I found worked quite well for me.

[Rb123]

Wow well done how long did it take?

[kesmcg Graduate in reply to Rb123]

I started on August 2016 and got to target a month or so ago.