wow, first run Week 4.

[p1M2l3]

I am always a bit anxious at the beginning of a new week and this week even more so. The only difficulty was that I had to run up the only hill on my usual route. I have been able to negotiate it in a walking phase up till now. It was more demanding but not awful. The sections on the flat were very doable as long as I kept it slow. I am just about to book a 5 K run in Battersea park !!!!!

[Elfe5 Graduate]

You are obviously doing well, go you! 😄

I hope your 5k is a little way off so you are being kind to yourself.

[p1M2l3 in reply to Elfe5]

Yes ! It's January 6th so I will have finished the programme by then. I hope that's not too much of a challenge

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to p1M2l3]

Sounds good - I have just got to 5k a few days after finishing the program and I am new to running at the age of 58.

Enjoy 😄

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

Take on board that the programme works and that there is no need for anxiety as you move on.

A good positive attitude and self belief is half the battle.

[p1M2l3 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I'm not used to that in life! Running teaches you more than getting fitter.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to p1M2l3]

If you thought it was just about getting fitter, be warned, your life may change beyond all recognition.

All for the good, though.

[p1M2l3 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I look forward to that!

[Anthie Graduate]

Well done! Be confident: you're getting fitter and fitter, that's the key to the programme. Enjoy your runs!

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Well done you hills can be quite a thing and most of try and avoid them, especially during the programme. But they are great for giving you strength. Happy running in W4