Today I started on week 8
The sunshine on my face
But how I laughed when in my ear
Laura said to up the pace
As Chieftain of Clan Tortoise
I am stuck in second gear
And although slow and steady
I’m delighted to be here
And so for now my only aim
Is to get to graduation
Five runs left to go and then
I’ll work on acceleration 🙂
Sweet...I thought the last line was going to be "I'll have my celebration"...well done on your run.
Oh there’s going to be plenty of that too! I am so far off covering 5k though I am going to have to work at going a little bit faster...
I graduated without covering 5k, I have done it twice since (and aiming for a 3rd tomorrow, but I do it in 45 minutes or so. I am definitely a snail.
That’s encouraging! I did feel a wee bit demoralised when I realised just how slow I am but am focused on how far I have come and getting to the end of week 9. Haven’t told anyone I am doing it either so am excited about the “big reveal” 🙂.
That will be a surprise. My speed used to be slower ! I got a tiny bit faster during consolidation. You shouldn't feel demoralised at all, really, you are out there running instead of sitting on the sofa, you chose to improve your mental and physical health, the speed you run is irrelevant to that. You can work on improving speed once your legs are stronger and you are fitter. Give yourself a pat on the back instead.
Absolutely! I am constantly amazed by how far I have come, especially when I struggled with running for 60 seconds at the start! And setting the alarm for silly o’clock three days a week as well- am loving it! Happy running 🙂- whatever the speed!
😂😂😂 good post and slow and steady will get you to the end of each run. Good luck 😊
Am so excited there’s only five runs between me and graduation- then on to the next goal! 🙂
fabulous! Love it.
Week 8 Begins
Week 8 - distance falling short - any advice on how to reach 5k?
Week 8 completed and Week 9 Begins
