Week8run1......with music!!

[Greysixty]

I must admit, I had been dreading this run, probably because I found week 7 really hard. For the first time (mainly because the downloading music thing has always flummoxed me) , I ran with music. Wow, it really made a difference, possibly because my laboured breathing and plodding footsteps were dulled somewhat. I didn’t choose running rhythms, just things I like to listen to, and before I knew it, Laura was telling me to slow down and finish. Now..... I am more worried about my cheesy music choices; didn’t realised quite how entrenched I was in 70’s, west coast , easy listening but heigh ho, whatever gets you through.

[Friendlyengineer]

Thats awesome, i did run1 in week 7 this morning, and found it difficult... And yet your on week 8 and have 15 years on me..... Fantastic going!!!!

[Greysixty Graduate in reply to Friendlyengineer]

I think we’ve all surprised ourselves after what week 1 felt like. The end is in sight now, for you as well ! Keep on keeping on. Thank you

[Granspeed Graduate]

👍😄🎵🎶🎵 No rules here about what music you can like!

[BishyBarnabee Graduate]

Good on ya! As CSN&Y sang: “Carry On ...”🎶😉

[AllyChristina Graduate]

I'm a huge fan of musical theatre so my playlist is made up of musical hits. Anyone listening would probably think I'm a bit nuts but hearing a bit of Hamilton, Legally Blonde, Heathers, etc. Helps me get through

[Greysixty Graduate in reply to AllyChristina]

Ooh hadn’t thought of musicals. Like those as well. X

[pugmumma Graduate]

Couldn’t cope without music! Amazing you got to Week 8 without - you will fly now !

[Greysixty Graduate in reply to pugmumma]

Thank you. Don’t know what took me so long !

[Emmaroseblue]

Omg! Please tell me it gets easier..! Just completed run one, day one - thought I was going to die!!!

[Greysixty Graduate in reply to Emmaroseblue]

I won’t say it becomes easier but what you can do each week becomes more. Every week you think ‘i’ll never do that’ but somehow, you do! Trust the programme. It’s very well designed. Good luck. Week 1 nearly killed me too !

[Flappylegs Graduate]

Ooh, we have the same taste in running music! I laughed when I found myself running to Copacabana and James Taylor today. And yes, not having to listen to your own wheezing has a tremendously positive effect