Week 4 complete

[Lisha89]

Hi all! Haven't posted in a while , have been having to have 2 rest days between runs due to work/mother life but tonight completed week 4. I really struggled. I am still using the gym treadmill on incline, i feel like I would struggle even more on a road run and would be more likely to give up , does anyone else feel like this? I feel like I have to keep going with the treadmill under my feet, also the fact I just still can't get that confidence to be outside especially when I can't even go round the shop without seeing pupils from my school . Anyway, I had a look at what's in store for week 5 and my heart sank a little, week 9 seems so far away and week 5 looks so tough 😞

[Tasha99 Graduate]

I think you’re doing well and haven’t got too much left! Why not drive somewhere less busy to run? Also a teacher. Understand that fear.

[Lisha89 in reply to Tasha99]

Thanku! Haha I'm so glad somebody else understands the fear , I have already seen kids at the gym who then asked if I'll be there every Monday, so no I won't now! lol it helps that the gym is just down the road and working 2 jobs and having a little one means trying to squeeze the runs in . I am determined to get out in the fresh air for it eventually!!

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Lisha89]

It’s a tough job. This has definitely helped my stress levels! There are several parents with pushchairs doing my local ParkRun. You could do that!

[RobW73 Graduate]

Congratulations on completing the week. I just did the first session of week 4.

Not sure I can advise really, but is there anyone near you that you could do a "meet up and run" with?

That could take you out of the local area and have someone with you for support.