Week 1 - Run 1

[Megan9]

So I done it, I bit the bullet and done the first run.

I know if I'd have left it to later in the day I probably wouldn't have do it due to excuses (not enough time, too much to do) so I just got it over and done with that way it's not in my mind all day that I need to do it.

It went rather well... by halfway my Brian was saying "you can stop now and go home at least you started" but my mind stayed focused at completed what I set out to do.

The first step is done now I just need to stick to it.

I think I might actually start to enjoy getting outside and running, there's a lot I didn't notice before.

I think the biggest challenge I faced was not dropping to stoke a dog as I ran past. My will power is stronger than I imagined lol.

I love the little nod you have with other runners as they go past, the head nod that just means "well done, keep going"

The last run of the session I had a little sprint and soon had to stop and lower the pace but it's good that I'm willing to push myself

I managed to get my heart rate to 170 which is the peak zone rather than cardio or fat burn.

Hope everyone has a lovely xmas and can stay as focused as possible on their goals, but remember have fun & don't be too hard on yourself

[rolysmate Graduate]

Well done and have a little keep going nod from me

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Well done- great start. If you can have the determination to run in all the busy- ness of 2 days before Christmas, you can see this through into a happy healthy running addiction!! 😃

Have a lovely Christmas.

[Pm3eak Graduate]

Well done you; doesn't it feel great afterwards? Sending you a little nod from Shropshire.

[Megan9 in reply to Pm3eak]

Yes it does, where you from in Shropshire mate I recently moved here I'm in shrewsbry

[Pm3eak Graduate in reply to Megan9]

Yes indeed: up on the Welsh Border between Wem and Ellesmere.

[Cornet-Carolyn Graduate]

Well done on your first run. Sending you a nod from Norfolk ! 😉

[Megan9 in reply to Cornet-Carolyn]

Thank you very much