W4 R1 - getting the hang of this now

[Viv49]

Chuffed that I have completed W4 R1 - woo hoo, I can now run for 16 mins and not feel like I'm dying!

My legs feel heavy at the start of each new week, but I know this wont last and by R3 it feels like I'm finding my running style.

Concentrating on not bouncing around too much (remember the hedge hint) and breathing deeply (to avoid getting a stitch).

Feeling proud of myslef 👍🏃‍♀️💕

[Pianism Graduate]

And so you should be proud of yourself. You're doing brilliantly!

[Viv49 Graduate in reply to Pianism]

Thank you 😃

[Abcd50]

Did the same tonight and was also pleasantly surprised! I think we might be becoming proper runners...👏

[Viv49 Graduate in reply to Abcd50]

🤔😃🏃‍♀️

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

That pride is much deserved... sounds like you’ve found the happy pace and form for this... very well done. Enjoy run 2

[Viv49 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks -actually look forward to my runs now, even though they can be challenging

[Tigger54 Graduate]

You're right to feel proud. Well done you!

[Deepestblue Graduate]

Very intrigued to know what the ‘hedge hint’ ’ Is 😋😋

[Helwa28 Graduate in reply to Deepestblue]

Imagine you’re running past a hedge and there is someone walking the other side of the hedge...they can only see top of your head...they aren’t supposed to be able to tell if you’re running or walking...so the tip is to make sure you’re not bouncing up and down as you run. It’s a week 3 tip 😊. Discovered it this week when I started week 3. Definitely makes me more aware of not being too bouncy. I think I’ve explained it properly!

[angelbetty Graduate]

I will be doing this same run on Friday. Well done to you! You're doing an amazing job and I'm so glad to hear there's light ahead x

[Snailspace03 Graduate]

Fantastic. I completed week 3 today and feel so positive about the plan. Had a peep at week 4 and it looks a bit daunting - will keep my faith in the plan. Never believed I would finish a work out and feel so good!

[Viv49 Graduate in reply to Snailspace03]

At the beginning of each new week, I think "this will be the one I wont be able to complete" then find I start to get competitive with myself 🤣🤣 I am running indoors on a treadmill, but I find that means I don't have an excuse not to "go out". My goal is my first outdoor run will be in March in Central Park, NYC for my 49th birthday. I want to be able to run for 30 mins at any pace, without stopping or coughing up a lung! 🏃‍♀️👍

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Good for you it feels good doesn't it. Im just about to do wk5 r1 not looking forward to it but i expect it will be better than i think once ive done it.

[Viv49 Graduate]

Good,luck Machinerunner - let me know how it went! 👍