First week running!

[Alyskelly]

Just finished my first ever run, and it was so hard!😅😅 When does it get easier Hahaa!

[ejvcruns Graduate]

Hmm. Actually, it does get easier, and fun too. You'll be surprised. Like next week or the week after?

Congrats for completing the hardest run of the programme!

[dubnde]

Will get easier as the weeks go by. Just go slow.

[Alyskelly]

Ohh good Hahaa thankyou, I do feel really good now though!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the best support network that any new runner could wish for.

Each run builds stamina and strength, so you can cope with the following runs. As a progressive plan, there is of course a ramping up of the challenge, but the structure is such that even though more is asked of you, you are fitter, stronger and more capable.

Easier? Any run, even for an experienced runner, can be difficult if they run fast, or easy if they slow down. Your pace is up to you, the programme does not dictate that.

You have so much to gain by doing this, so keep posting and good luck.

[Alyskelly in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thankyou for the advice, I'm going to try to keep it up!

[TJMazz Graduate]

I'm on week 2 and starting to enjoy going.Keep going. You can do it xx

[Alyskelly in reply to TJMazz]

Aww thanks, you too! xx

[Sadeskin Graduate]

Well done on getting out there and conquering your first run! It gets easier every time, the hardest part is starting off which you have already done, in my opinion. Great that you’ve come here too as everybody is so encouraging and it really helps. X

[Alyskelly in reply to Sadeskin]

Thankyou, glad I've done it, i felt like everyone might be looking at me at first but no one was even bothered! Yes everyone seems lovely an very positive on here! X

[Sadeskin Graduate in reply to Alyskelly]

This was my biggest hurdle actually - being seen and what others might think. I’ve learned to put myself first and put that to the back of my mind - it does creep back but I put it away again. We’d never do anything if we worried about others. I think most people would wish it were them anyway if/when they do see you. Those who do run and those who don’t! Well done for not letting this stop you 👍🏻

[Alyskelly in reply to Sadeskin]

Yeah me too you've just got to go and do it and not be bothered what others think, your right they are probably wishing it was them! Hahaa, thankyou and you too! X

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

It may not...BUT..you get stronger, run by run... very well done..keep it steady and slow

[Prudanced Graduate]

I'm at the same stage as you! Just done my first run: second one tomorrow! Good luck!