W2 R2 second attempt

[Charlottefc87]

So I tried W2 R2 on Friday, and having felt mildly confident from the first run this week decided to try a new route at some local woods. Turned out to be a big mistake, I hadn't realised just how hilly and steep the route was. For the first time since starting the programme I couldn't run all the running sections and found myself walking & pausing it. It made me feel so dejected and questioned if I'd really made any progress at all. So I decided not to save that run, and with some encouragement from the hubby gave it a second attempt today. I went back to my normal nice flat route & my 'jalking' pace and completed it no problem! So pleased I gave it a second attempt as I was so tempted just to give up. Lesson learnt not to try too much too soon!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

That's the way to do it!!! Well done.

Hills are unforgiving, but do build stamina and strength if you can manage them. I altered my route in W6, because I realised that all my runs would end on a 750metre steep hill.

Please don't even think of giving up if you don't complete a run. We all come to this with different levels of fitness and sometimes it takes a practice run or two to build your body enough to accomplish the challenge. Each and every run makes you stronger.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Very well done... slow and steady and not getting despondent! Hills.. well, we do learn to.. err..love them..like the weather!

As IannodaTruffe says, they are great for stamina and strength... I am forbidden hills for a while.. Physio instructions after a torn calf muscle..Hooray I said, where is the flat bit?

I love your, jalking pace too! Onward and errr.... upward

[Charlottefc87 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you both for your wise words, I'm actually quite looking forward to the next run - it's strangely addictive this!