I ran W5R1 on Wednesday and couldn't wait to do R2, it was all I could think about at work all day yesterday. I got home and put my runners on and I was off. I set off into my first 8 mins knowing it was mind over matter until I settled down and found my rhythm. I didn't find it until the second 8 mins, but when I did, it felt so good. I can't believe the distance and pace I ran. If I hadn't had to run up a hill for the last 200m I think I could of carried on running for another 10 mins or so. My breathing came more naturally in the second 8 mins and my pace was noticeably quicker.
Up until W4 I was running around a field behind my house, I think that was because I was afraid of running too far from home and getting "stranded" (silly really as I would need to do is turn around and walk home), but W4 I made the decision to try running around the streets of where I live. I think because I had shown myself I could actually do C25K I felt more confident to leave my safety net. I've already planned a 5K route for the longer runs.
I can't wait for R3 on Sunday or Monday, for me it will be such a mental achievement to run for 20 mins. I have never considered myself a runner and always admired those that do. I always hated the thought of being so out of breath that I was gasping for air (my previous experiences of running) that I avoided it at all costs. C25K has shown me that the tortoise wins the race.
I have't wanted to go to a gym for the last 5 years, although I know I need to loose weight. I've been looking for something to do that I enjoy...I think I have finally found it.
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W5R2 - half way there!
