Week 8 Run 1 - 28 minutes!

[Newbie59]

So, after reporting how great my week 7 run 3 went, I thought I would do week 8 after just one rest day. I'd had a couple of bad night's sleep and was a bit later out this morning than usual. The first half went great, but after that I was flagging a bit and I did complete the 28 minutes of slow jogging but was very tired at the end. I think I do need the two rest days at this stage if I am going to enjoy my runs. I feel as if I have used up all of my energy today.

[B14v Graduate]

Well done !! it’s all about getting to the end of the run and adjusting your pace . You have to do what suits you . I fount I had to do runs on alternate days otherwise I would not be motivated to carry on . 👏🏻

[Newbie59 Graduate in reply to B14v]

I felt like that for the first few weeks, I planned my diary, a run every other day so I would graduate in 54 days, think I was being a bit optimistic! From week 5 I've generally taken two days rest and it seems to work for me.

[Beatlesforever Graduate]

Well done, it's these challenging runs that really show us how far we've come since week 1 ☺ I'd say, if your body is asking for two days between runs, that's what you should do, whatever works for you and allows you to develop a sustainable running routine 👍

[Newbie59 Graduate in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thank you. It's true, I am amazed! However it is thanks to the programme and Laura that got me here. ps. I am enjoying the running!

[Beatlesforever Graduate in reply to Newbie59]

I think your hard work may also have something to do with it 😉 happy running 👣👣