Week 2 down and more determined than ever..

[amalthea52]

With a mid week MH related blip I've just completed W2 run 3.

Somehow about halfway through something clicked and it wasn't so much of an effort, and despite not really eating much all day, and feeling a bit fed up when I went out, I found some energy from somewhere and I felt like I could just keep going, so instead of the warm down walk, I kept running.

I really enjoyed the feeling. I enjoyed being outside and moving and feeling the earth under me, things growing out of it and around me, blossom blooming on the trees, and pushing myself forward through it all.

I like the feeling of my legs being useful, capable, and I love that very slowly, like something budding, I can feel myself getting a little stronger, more able to run for longer, that I can keep myself going through it all that tiny bit more.

Seeing and feeling that small change makes me wonder what it could bloom into, which inspires me to push a little harder next time.

[oldwheezer69 Graduate]

Amazing!! I've just finished week 2 as well but on a treadmill so not as enjoyable a run as yours 😉 Well done you!!

[RobW73 Graduate]

Congratulations!

That is a serious accomplishment, without even considering the blip and the keeping on running!

Your post makes for inspirational reading. I think that taking on this programme as the seasons move from winter, through spring into summer is probably the best time for you. As you suggested the growth you see could be seen as allegorical for your own.

Rest well and good luck with week 3.

[amalthea52 Graduate in reply to RobW73]

Thank you, yes I think it is a great time of year to start.

[Laura1967poodles]

Loved reading your post it was very inspiring I have just completed week 1 and feel apprehensive about week 2 as i felt week 1 pushed me ,but am undecided whether to repeat the week or give week 2 a go .

[RobW73 Graduate in reply to Laura1967poodles]

Stick to the programme. We all suprise ourselves with what we can do on each new week.

[amalthea52 Graduate in reply to Laura1967poodles]

Did you start week 2? I always think well give it a go and can always go back if it's really tough but I end up surprising myself in the end.

[18Windmill Graduate]

What a lovely post. So glad that you are enjoying your running. Have a lovely weekend and well done on your progress so far! 👍👍👍

[amalthea52 Graduate in reply to 18Windmill]

Thank you

[ikaty-pie]

Golly gosh what a super surprise for you. That’s such a treat to be handed that hey!

Nice work. (Is it Thea?) 👍

I’m just on W1 so any as all inspiration is just super to read about.

Have a good proper rest day (or 2)now hey? Don’t want to get hurt!

[amalthea52 Graduate in reply to ikaty-pie]

Hi, how is your week 1 going? I've just done week 3 run 1, was tough but I did it!

[ikaty-pie in reply to amalthea52]

I need to do W1r3 this evening but now I’m back at work so it’s hard to find the time. I’m totally shattered when I get in from a long day.

[Bondyruns]

Wow! Still struggling but have finished week 2 and my group and I doing week 3 run 1 tomorrow.. we are so lucky to have a volunteer coach from the local running club training and motivating us... you sound really motivated all on your own.. keep it up!!

[amalthea52 Graduate in reply to Bondyruns]

How are you finding week 3? Just done run 1 and though tough, felt like it went really quickly