Watch out snails, I'm catching you up. W7R1

[bareliz]

Had 2 lovely rest days. Did some stretches yesterday, otherwise watched the athletics on the telly (does that count as exercise?). Set of for this morning's shuffle and for some reason had a different mindset. Instead of feeling worried about running for 25 minutes non stop, I told myself I'd already done 2 non stop runs so it wouldn't be a problem.

It was really quite strange. I set off stronger and lengthened my stride a little and it felt really good (a bit zen like)! I was still slow but I felt as if I was actually jogging now not shuffling and I didn't get any aches or pains. I was still tired at the end, but no more than on other runs. I ended up running a fair amount further but that doesn't matter. What matters is that I'm enjoying it again. Watch out snails, I'm catching you up.

[Feelingfab]

A speedy snail who no longer shuffles... I can only dream of the day I feel like that😂well done. Sounds like you're really enjoying it!

[bareliz in reply to Feelingfab]

Thank you. I did enjoy the first few weeks but I found weeks 5 and 6 very tough but then a lot of people say they are. So to any of you out there feeling a bit disheartened sometimes - it will pass. Just trust the programme and more importantly yourself!

[Hidden in reply to bareliz]

Athletics on TV, of course it counts. It's a form of NLP. And also you saw all those folk on TV with exceptionally long legs and strides. So all in all great prep for a great run. Longer strides, longer times, Week 7 is toast I am thinking... well done you.

[bareliz in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for the support Hidden . I am so pleased with myself today - haha!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Well done Bareliz😊..strong, happy running is the best...

Watching the athletics does count if it inspires you to go for a run..it's been great hasn't it, really exciting.

Go you...getting stronger, fitter, faster.. (still nice and slow though right😉)😊x

[bareliz in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Ha yes, my body only has a slow gear but that's fine. The great thing is I'm enjoying it again.

[rolysmate Graduate]

Yep, starting to feel like a runner now!

[bareliz in reply to rolysmate]

I know. Who'd have thought it?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Snails rock... ever watched one move?

Go you.. stretches good.. watching Athletics...not really exercise.. Getting in the happy zone.. wonderful!

[bareliz in reply to Oldfloss]

Ha, I always remember your words - slow and steady Oldfloss

[ChunkyMonkey Graduate]

Hi bareliz I'm sure the athletics on the TV count as sport....😊. So good to hear that you're enjoying your running- that's what is all about isn't it? The rest is all a bonus - you are doing so well - a real inspiration & motivation for my next outing.

[bareliz]

Thanks ChunkyMonkey. I like to think that if I (overweight, very unfit and nearly 60) can do it, than anyone can. It hasn't been easy but I am at last starting to enjoy it. We're on the home straight now. Good luck with week 7.