W7R1 - harder!

[Jay66UK]

So following a 25 minute run with a day off and then another 25 minute run is pretty hard work for an unfit bloke!

First 5 I was back to my bellows impression. Either side of the 5 minute mark I was thinking “I can’t do this; this is the day I fall off the running wagon”.

I focussed in on the music and whilst I was aware of where I was in my run due to the geography, I’d stopped thinking about running and was just doing it.

The half way came later along the road than I expected but somehow unexpectedly soon as well, if that makes sense. I was clearly (and unintentionally) going a bit faster than W6R3, hence the wobble earlier on.

I turned at the bell. Sometimes I’ve been thinking “no, not all of that again”. (Yes, I have those feelings too. I just don’t always admit it!) This time it was “I know I can run what I’ve just run again”.

Second half no dramas apart from the app giving me a reminder to bring my shoes and my headphones slipping. Five minutes to go and I was surprised how fast it had come.

Last minute and I know I can do the rest of this week and do the 28 and 30 minute runs in the next fortnight Given the backache I suffered last time, no sprint finish.

All in all another good run. I’m more tired than last time - 1 day gap rather than 2 and slightly faster - and the high hasn’t yet hit me.

Good luck everyone starting W7 this week. And I hope everyone enjoys their next run x

[sallenson Graduate]

Good job tiger! You're nearly 70% of the way through now. Way to go!!

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to sallenson]

Ooh that sounds nice. And I’ve gone from 1 minute runs to 25. 24 down, only 5 more to go!

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

U superstar you!! You should be feeling dead proud of yourself!

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to sallenson]

I am. Door widening might be needed to get my head between rooms!

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

And the shopping opportunities beckoning when all your trousers are too loose around the waist!! And more running gear!!

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to sallenson]

Not lost any belly inches yet. My own fault. Addressing my diet is phase 2.

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

I've dropped a couple of pounds each week so far. And can't do the programme and worry about diet at the same time (too complicated for my tiny brain) , so not stressing unduly. I'm loving the fact that you're so obviously enjoying this malarky - keeps us laggards motivated!!

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to sallenson]

Ta! It’s really motivating when I’m dying on my feet minutes 3-8 thinking “how am I going to explain stopping on the forum”. Of course I could lie, but I’d know.

[jan2563 Graduate]

Amazing well done. I’m just about to start week six.

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to jan2563]

Enjoy it. Beware the speed on the first two days - it looks easier than W5R3 but it isn’t!

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to jan2563]

Yep agree with Jay!

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Just checked my times. I was slightly faster at 2k and 3k (which are wholly running) but my splits were identical to the second. I’m quite chuffed with that as there is a climb and descent both ways but I am keeping an even pace.

[Ripcurlrana71]

Brilliant Jay! I’m enjoying getting into a pace and sticking to it without being interrupted by walking intervals. Still find the 1st 5 minutes and last 60 seconds the longest! 7/2 tomorrow and actually looking forward to it. 😊x

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Yay! Glad to hear it. Good luck tomorrow.

(Wind back 7 weeks and I would never have thought I’d enjoy running - I was doing it very grudgingly to get my fitness back. Now the first thing I do when I get back is put my gear on a quick wash so it is ready for next time!)

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Jay66UK]

I know! I started 4th April and now look at us ‘runners’! We are doing soooo well. x

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Week 7 was my favourite. Like you I realised that I would be able to get to the end. I ditched the podcast then too and just timed my running so I could start listening to audiobooks. That made the time go faster and meant I could focus on a good story.

I think you have turned the corner and the podium is coming into sight. Well done 👍

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for such encouragement. I knew I could do this (eventually) but I didn’t expect to enjoy it too!

[mairi1 Graduate]

Well done Jay. I did same run tonight, I just thought I did this on a Friday, I can do it today, Had rubbish music choice tonight so was glad when I reached the end but will do it again on Wednesday hopefully!

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to mairi1]

Same here - well done pushing to the end and enjoy Wednesday.

[gwrunner18 Graduate]

Smashing it. Going a long way to losing the ‘unfit’ tag 💥 🏃‍♂️

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to gwrunner18]

Sadly I’m not - too much comfort eating and beer. But I’m getting cracking calf muscles!

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

The only eating disorder I admit to is occasionally missing my mouth....

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Well done! I think calming down & not thinking about it too much really helps. You say you are unfit but look how long you are running for now from when you started. You are a super trooper now! You got this.