WOW! Week 3 complete and what a difference

[Googyflip]

Hi all, just completed my last run of week three this morning and am really surprised at the improvement in my stamina and recovery time. When I originally started I was absolutely knackered after the first few runs but now I've been able to see a big difference already in my fitness it's spurred me on and strangely, I'm looking forward to week 4 (although I've not peeked at the running/walking intervals yet).

So for all of those who are in Week 1, 2 and 3 well done and keep going, because it's worth it! I started with a bit of calf muscle pain but as the weeks have progressed it's now gone which makes the slightly longer runs much more manageable.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You are doing great.

Those clear indications of progress in fitness are a great boost and they continue to improve with each run. It is incredible what nine half hour sessions can do for you.

Keep it up.

[LeeU Graduate]

As IannodaTruffle said, it's amazing on what a few 30 minutes sessions can do for you BUT if you are amazed now, wait and see what you are really capable of, I know one of the runs has EVERYONE who complete it grinning like a mad person for at least a full day.

Keep going and follow the program, it works.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to LeeU]

It does.. doesn't it?

[LeeU Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Oh and then some, I did W6R3 this morning BETTER than I did W5R3, even finished with a last minute speed up!

To be honest I was really tempted to go for another 5 minutes and hit the 30 minute mark but I'm being a good boy and am following the program to the letter.

As you taught me, slow and steady wins every time.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

A great post... thank you... slow and steady is the way, getting fitter and stronger with every run Well done you!