When you surprise yourself

[RunningBoy68]

Wk 8 run 2

On Friday I completed wk 8 run 2, I'm loving the fact I can now run and feel like I've made massive progress (and by the difference in my run lengths and energy/fitness I can see and feel it). Friday was a significant date for me and I wanted to get a good run under my belt, so when Laura said my 28mins was up I decided to stretch it out a little as felt good and felt I had a little more left int he tank. I did an extra 5mins - dictated by my distance - I hit 5k for the 1st time since I was about 15yrs old and now I'm 51, so I was so chuffed with myself and enjoyed the rainy 15minute walk home (yes, need to plan a little better). At the stat I never thought I'd be running 5minutes let alone 32... so glad I did this and to anyone reading this in your early weeks - STICK to the weekly plan and your stamina and endurance will come, it does work and you can do it - if I can as an overweight grey bloke born in '68 then you can.

Back to the plan tonight for wk8 run 3, then I'm so looking forward to planning my final 3 runs and treating myself to some new running music - but I will miss Laura and her words of encouragement and congratulations.

Keep Safe

[Ringla]

Congratulations. Most of us have good days and then times when we struggle. You are well on top of it, and I hope you stay there.

The rate of progress recommended is intended to protect us from injury from undertaking too much too soon. I did a little extra yesterday and my bones are reminding me it's their day off; I hear them!

[CookiesToCut]

Well done mate. Starting week 3 today and this is just what I needed to read to give me the push when it starts to burn.

[RunningBoy68 Graduate in reply to CookiesToCut]

Thank You Cookies to Cut. If you currently don't run without the help of Laura (podcast) or one of the celebs on the app I can definitely recommend using one - great for timings especially in the early weeks when its walk run walk run etc. The 1st 20 min run seems daunting but just look at it as a challenge that you've been prepared for and one that's just distance not speed. Best of Luck

[CookiesToCut in reply to RunningBoy68]

I hear that. I've got the app and listen to Sarah. My mom's thousands of miles away and I haven't seen her for years. Sarah has that loving touch I need. Even the big men can be mommies boys. Haha