W7R1 non-stop

[Kalessin]

I had a bit of a wobble on Week 6 run 3 and stopped briefly at 20 minutes, then carried on for the last 4.5 minutes. Several people advised re-doing the run, but I thought that as the whole of W7 is the 25-minute run, I might as well press on - much more encouraging! So I:

* Had two complete rest days - no gym classes, Zumba etc

* Drank lots of water during the day before, and the morning before going

* Took a tiny bottle of water with me - this is a psychological thing, knowing it was there to moisten my mouth if I needed it, meant I didn't actually use it

* Found an almost flat route, and ran there and back so I knew where I would be at 25 mins

* Wore a lightweight knee support for my very slightly dodgy left knee

* and was blessed with a gorgeous morning

Anyway I did it, 25 mins non-stop, not much fun but a lot better than giving up! Next steps: new running shoes instead of Zumba trainers, a new playlist, and working out how to be warm enough for the first 10 minutes of the run without melting into a little pool of sweat by the end.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Good job for completing your run you must be pleased good luck for the rest of wk7

[BishyBarnabee Graduate]

Well done! Go for it and have fun, Kalessin!👍🏻😊

[Beachcomber66 Graduate]

You made the right call Kalessin...no point in going back in the programme unless you are restarting after a lay off through injury. The odd stop pops up on lots of runs; gates, dogs, cattle ,sheep.....depending on your route of course! Your preparation was great too.

My answer to the meltdown problem is to have a long sleeved top layer which I soon take off and tie around my waist by the arms. Seems to work. You are right on course for graduation....just keep the pace under control and you will soon be there.🥇🥇🥇🥇