Week 4 Run 1

[TeeBedders]

Good LORD that was hard! I got through it though! I decided that this week I wasn’t going to look ahead and just run with it... well, when Sarah said I had my last run and it was 5 mins I was gutted 😩😩. But anyway. I did it! I have realised that I start off too quickly because I’m all excited and energised and I like the feeling of running quickly. However, I know that will set me up for a fall as the runs get longer so I started off slow and I really think it got me through to the end. Goodness me on to run 2... 🏃🏽‍♀️

[Richlfb Graduate]

Big deep breaths and take it steady, a fantastic effort getting through it, you’re gonna love the rest of it 🤘🤪🤘🤪

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to Richlfb]

I hope so rich! 😁

[Richlfb Graduate in reply to TeeBedders]

I promise you, you will give the run bunnies love and you will reap the rewards 🤪🤪🤪

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

You can do this TeeBedders; remember that snail in you!

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thank you 🙂 Embrace the snail! 🐌

[Hidden]

Your doing a grand job tee , and no mention of your knee pain so I'd say it's all positive 👍. Steady is the key tee 😁!!. 👌✌

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks gman! And yes, no knee pain thanks to regular stretching 💪🏻 😁

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Well done and yes go slow that will get you to the end of each run. Good luck 😊

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you buddy! I feel it’s finally starting to click into place and I can see where I’m going wrong 🙂

[Debston Graduate]

Well done you!

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to Debston]

Thank you Debston! I’ll keep chipping away at it 💪🏻

[notquiteretired Graduate]

well done TeeBedders 🙌 another run done, so it was hard yes but you did it, maybe you didnt do it as stylish as you would have liked but its done. Like you have said - keep a slower steady pace especially as runs get longer👍🐢

if you need to race off do your quick stint for the last minute of your run. You doing fine😊

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to notquiteretired]

That’s a great tip thank you! Hopefully by run 3 this week I won’t be quite so knackered and manage a little quicker at the end ☺️

[NewRunner4 Graduate]

Yup, slow at the start and leave the sprint finish to the end of you can. It’s not easy, but so worth the effort.

Keep running! 👏👍

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to NewRunner4]

Thank you very much! ☺️

[Scruff55 Graduate]

Well done for keeping going. Slow and steady is the mantra that’s keeps you going till the end. You’re doing great so onwards and upwards.

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to Scruff55]

Thanks scruff, the kindness and support of the people on this good forum make such a HUGE difference 😁

[Lindsey-joy Graduate]

Well done on getting through it! I remember that run well....after the second three minutes i thought that was it. That was the first time i let a torrent of verbal abuse rain down on poor Jo and she was only doing her job! 🤣

But well done you 👏👏👏 YOU DID IT!!!

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to Lindsey-joy]

Lol Lindsey I know EXACTLY what you mean. 🤣🙈 if someone had been passing and seen my face as Sarah announced the final run...

Thank you for your support as always ☺️

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

You’ve highlighted the issue... you like to go fast, so all you need to do is move that fast to the end instead of the beginning. When I run now I can tell a few minutes out if I can do that faster finish, and either just jog to the end or put in that burst at the end to have fun... it’s not possible to do that the other way round and so you sometimes end a run clinging on in there. Of course running tired is a good thing to be able to do... and learning to dig deep and get through is building the mental strength which can be as important as the physical side.

Anyway, it was a hard run... you stand victorious at the end of it... great job. Enjoy that run 2

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you so much! I’m going to conserve my energy until the end.. hopefully! Just wondering, do you still find runs hard now you’re experienced?

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to TeeBedders]

Sometimes yes... a couple of months back I ran 4 miles, I was supposed to be doing 5... and I’ve had a fair few runs where I’ve had to dig deep to finish. The next run is usually much smoother.

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Good to hear that the next one goes smoothly! Thank you for replying

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Slow and steady....no need for speed... Relax as the runs get longer and enjoy

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you old floss 🙂

[CAFC62 Graduate]

Well done - you’ll have good runs and not so good runs but you are doing great and you learn from the not so good runs. Slow and steady 👍🏻

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to CAFC62]

Thank you 🙂 honestly don’t know what I’d do without the support of you all on here!

[Tazzy_wazzy Graduate]

Well done, you’re doing fantastic so keep it up 🏃‍♀️

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to Tazzy_wazzy]

Thank you, so are you! 😁

[Sputnik73]

Oooh I have week 4 run 1 to do today. I have been thinking about doing the last run of week 3 first, just to prepare me haha. Well done !!

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to Sputnik73]

Thank you! How did you get on? 🙂

[Sputnik73 in reply to TeeBedders]

Well I did it! Haha. I really surprised myself actually. Didn't think I would but I did. I need to keep myself hydrated throughout the day though as I got really thirsty xx

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to Sputnik73]

Well done you! That’s great to hear! Yes sometimes the thirst catches me off guard, when I think I’ve drank enough in the day but I haven’t 🙈 xx

[Sputnik73 in reply to TeeBedders]

There is a fine line between drinking too much and not enough, I would hate to really need a wee mid run haha xx

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to Sputnik73]

Exactly! I’d be so annoyed if I had to cut my hard work short to pee 🙈 xx

[Sdyates2019]

Just done W3R2 digging in on the last 3 mins, looking forward to W4 I think music may get me through, can't run any slower, had heart attack last December, on wards and upwards tee

[TeeBedders Graduate in reply to Sdyates2019]

Slow and steady they say! Good on you for getting out there, wishing you good runs and great health 🙂💪🏻