W1R2 - can't compare it to run 1!!!

I can't believe I feel so different after the second run of my first week. For anyone else who is a newbie and found the first run a challenge, don't be put off....

My face still looks like it has taken the stain out of a beetroot, but I completed the last two run sections this morning without having to push through them as I did on the first go.

Thank you DiscoRunner for the advice on the Japanese slow running technique. I'm a long way from getting it right, but it certainly made me think about how I'm placing my foot.

[Nicky_F Graduate]

I’m only at W2R2 (completed this morning!) but I’m also amazed at how each run seems a bit “easier” than the previous (I’m hesitant to use the word “easier” but hopefully you get what I mean 😂). I’m trying to take each run as it comes and not think about the increases in running time further down the line.... and don’t tell anyone but I think I’m starting to enjoy it. A little bit 😳

[Hidden in reply to Nicky_F]

I know what you mean about saying "easier", so I'm settling for "an improvement on last time" !!

The secret's out - I'm glad you're beginning to enjoy your running. It was a beautiful sunny morning run in the woods for me and that definitely made it feel good.

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

keep up the good work

and doesn't a bit of sunshine make everything so much better?

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Great work there DD ⭐️ Go you !

[Evol Graduate]

I just did my second today and it felt better than the first. I would like to reach the 5k before 50 too!

[Pianism Graduate]

It is amazing isn't it? I was exactly where you are at the start of the year. I was mortified at the thought of being seen "pretending to run" and that first run was a real challenge. Now I trot off for 30-40 minutes 3 times a week, no worries. I've even started to ache less!

You will be flabbergasted every single week at how much better you feel and how much more you can achieve.