So I have been plodding along nicely on the programme, following it to the letter. I haven't found it easy as I started with a BMI of 40 π so classed as obese and I have never ever ran. I have been very impressed with myself and I am very determined to do this. However this run this morning has dishearten me a little as it was so difficult! Has anyone else struggled with this run?
It has made me nervous for my next runs as this was the last interval run all the remaining ones are long runs
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Many have struggled with this run. W6 is probably the least popular week of the whole programme.
Be prepared for your next run, but don't fear it - it is just another step on the programme, no more or less than you have faced before. I loved W6R3, as I really felt like a runner for the first time - enough of all that stop/ start nonsense, time to go for a run - you've got this!!
I did this one yesterday evening. It was hard! I looked like a beetroot by the end! I agree, the next one seems daunting but it feels like we are in sight of graduation now.
I'm a run behind you and know how you feel. I have felt that every run has pushed me to my physical limit. Some runs I have struggled with and some I have finished and then run an extra 2km so I wouldn't feel disheartened as every day is so different. I love thinking back a few weeks to when I was struggling to jog for 60 seconds!
After week 6 you will be on the downhill stretch to the finish line. I much preferred running once I got to week 7. I did not miss the interval walking. Not saying that running without a break is easier, because it is not, however I find that once you run past 15 minutes you get into a stride. Just say to yourself before you start running, ''I'm going to do this, I can and will do this.'' Keep that mantra and you will do it. Best wishes to you and you have just 10 runs left until Graduation.
I remember well that feeling when you realise there are no more intervals! But you've done the first run now and W7 is good for building your confidence - you've done the 25 minutes once now, you only have to manage it another three times. I started with a BMI of a smidge under 35 and I do think it makes it harder but my BMI is dropping gradually now, as is yours, I'm sure. Have faith in yourself and the programme - you'll do this.
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