Week 8 run 1

[Johnsey]

Morning all

Just completed week 8 run 1, was feeling it a bit at the end but could have carried on

Looking forward to run 2 on Saturday morning

I find running early in the morning is a massive help as I don’t have time to think of excuses not to run

All the best

[Kertesz]

Well done! I’m a ‘do it first thing’ runner too!

[Johnsey Graduate in reply to Kertesz]

The longer the day goes on the less likely I am to do things so I run at 6am and I train at a dojo which starts at 7am

Also as I road run I tend to spend less time stopping for traffic at 6am to cross roads

[Kertesz in reply to Johnsey]

Very impressive! I just run first thing to get rid of the anxiety of whether I’ll complete it or not!!

[Johnsey Graduate in reply to Kertesz]

Getting up in the morning to run is the hard part

Running is the painful part and finishing is the rewarding part

I suffer with bad anxiety as well, has running helped in your case?

[HinchleyMum Graduate]

Well done and snap! Just done my 8:1 run too ✅

Half of it was into a headwind (I did a rather snazzy bow tie shaped run according to Strava) and there was a hideous hill at the 22 minute mark that nearly finished me off, but after that was on the home straight and probably could’ve done the full 30. Think I need to try and slow it down a bit but my legs only seem to have one gear. Away in Liverpool til Saturday now so next run on Sunday!

[Johnsey Graduate in reply to HinchleyMum]

My circuit is fairly flat in Hampton

I practice hills in the gym on a treadmill normally at a fast paced walk at a steep incline

As for the weather it’s been kind so far other then one morning when I could have benifited from wearing ice skating boots

Well done for getting through your run today

[Islerunner in reply to Johnsey]

Hampton!!! That’s where I grew up!!

I tried my W8R2 this morning and had to stop after 20 minutes of running. The wind was so strong on the seafront I could barely walk into it let alone run. Feeling pretty disappointed with myself as it’s the first time I haven’t finished a run. Will try again tomorrow 🙄🙄

[Johnsey Graduate in reply to Islerunner]

Small world

Where abouts in Hampton?

Don’t feel disappointed, jump back on tomorrow or Saturday and give it another go I’m sure you will crack it

[Islerunner in reply to Johnsey]

Coombe Road, up by Hatherop rec.

Yes, I will try again tomorrow. I was reminded by a friend that 20 mins running was more than a lot of people did this morning and a couple of months ago I couldn’t have done that, which I guess is true.

[Johnsey Graduate in reply to Islerunner]

I own the stables on Oak Avenue so only just up the road from where you lived

I’m back out again on Saturday for run two fingers crossed I get through it

[Islerunner in reply to Johnsey]

Small world, isn’t it!!

Good luck for your Saturday run.

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Sounds like a plan ! Well done you ⭐️

[RunRunRun13 Graduate]

Well done ! Your one run in front of me....I’m an early runner too, hardly anyone about and great start to the day. Good luck for Week 2 🏃‍♂️

[Johnsey Graduate in reply to RunRunRun13]

Good luck on week 8 I hope it goes well

[RunRunRun13 Graduate in reply to Johnsey]

Thank you 🏃‍♀️