I’m amazed I have done w4r1 today . I didn’t think 5
Mins would be possible but it wasn’t as bad as I had imagined . I’ve learned a few “Personal pointers”. Mornings is definitely my best time before the sun or heat builds . I am slow , very slow , but that helps me complete so it is ok. My stamina is improving - at the gym I can do more ; I thought it was by chance but I think it is the programme . I am still not convinced I can progress up the longer runs but if I did w4r1 then there isn’t an excuse for r2 and r3 this week.
I’ve learnt to think route and avoid upward slopes on the second half of the run - I need to have things in my favour if I’m not going to fail so I’m thinking that through too. Finally - I started week1 on the treadmill at the gym as I was so embarrassed about my
Fitness but Actually running the road provides motivating points - get to the silver car/ corner hedge / for sale board - surely the time will be over then and Sarah will tell me to walk again ???!!!