Week 2!

[charswee]

First post on here and it’s really reassuring to hear people’s accounts of their experience.

I started on week 1 back in the first week of March. I completed it with a lot of struggle but was feeling positive. Then I contracted covid-19 and had to stop.

I was feeling really dejected starting again in the last week so I jumped into week 2 and although I find myself pushing myself to the absolute max to get through it, I am feeling positive.

I can’t quite see how I’m going to be able to run for longer but maybe I’ll surprise myself.

Question, I only ever listen to Jo Wiley, does anyone have other positive experiences of listening to someone else? I need someone reassuring.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

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I think Michael Johnson probably gets most votes, but the information given is the same in all cases.

Enjoy your journey.

[kpnuts53 Graduate]

Definitely Michael Johnson for me - I could listen to his voice for hours

[charswee in reply to kpnuts53]

I will try him for my next one!

[CobbleRunner Graduate]

Glad you have recovered from the virus. Bet that must have been a worrying time! My trainer is Sarah Millican. She is very reassuring and I like that she sometimes says ‘Well done Pet’ 😂 I also listen to music but on a couple of occasions have been so caught up in it that I haven’t noticed cars waiting for me to move in so they can pass. Whoops!

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

Well done for getting back, you've had an eventful month 😱

If getting through week 2 was so tough after your illness, it may be a good idea to repeat the week, or start again at week 1 to give your body time as it recovers.

Oh and Michael Johnson for me every time, he's so reassuring.

[charswee in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Yes I think you may be right, I may see how I feel at the end of week 2 and will delay my advancement if I think my body can’t cope.

I will try Michael for my next one! 😇🙏🏼

[itshelsbels Graduate]

I loved Jo, she was like running with a mate: “I KNOW how you’re feeling, I’ve been there”. But I hear great things about all the trainers, so maybe try different ones for a few runs and see who you prefer. Enjoy the rest of your journey!

[charswee in reply to itshelsbels]

Thank you so much, appreciate it. Yeah I love her for that total reason, she just feels like your mate. I may try some others just so it feels fresh.

[Calley123]

My favourite is Sarah Millican! "Gowaan pet"

[charswee in reply to Calley123]

I’ll give her a try for sure!

[Alec3720 Graduate]

Jo Whiley for me, Michael Johnson never had that motivation in his voice for me

[jayval70]

Sarah Millican - she never judged me 😁