W4R1 What a Feeling !

[Lorijay]

No I havent run 30 minutes only 5 but the feeling of achievement with this run make me feel like I have. To get this one under my belt feels good and the session generally allowed a little whisper in the background to be heard, "I think you can do this". I actually had little glimpses of being a runner, though did have to employ the slow jogging technique a couple of times.

I know the next couple of runs may be very different but at least I have this success to fight back with.

Although I have never doubted the programme today I sort of felt that this run was a consolidation of the last three weeks which is positive going forward.

Hope everyone has a great day.

[Soz22 Graduate]

Well done! I’ve got my first W4 run tomorrow and a little nervous xx

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Soz22]

Thanks Soz. I was nervous to starting this run not just the increased running time but the shorter recovery time too but just keep remembering what the experienced people on the forum tell us and that is we are ready for this progression and only the head tries to tell us different. Good luck and make sure you feed back after the run.

[SuperMouse Graduate]

Well done. Just take it nice and slow and believe in yourself that you can do it!

[Lorijay Graduate]

Thanks SuperMouse, yes have no choice but slow at the moment but definitely starting to believe. Boy does this forum help with that!

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Well done!

You have me confused about deploying the “slow jogging technique” “a couple of times”...that is pretty much my entire run!!

So pleased we’ve kept going. Good luck with the next one.

[Lorijay Graduate]

I mean like nearly not moving :). We are doing good Jay. Good luck for Tuesday.

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Lorijay]

We are. And good luck for your next run...which day??

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Tuesday evening. I have to say I prefer mornings but during the week work gets in the way so don't have a choice. Good luck to you too but not luck now technique (term used loosely) and determination.

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Lorijay]

Likewise I’m running after work Tuesday and Thursday this week. Have a good one.