Week 7 done after a shaky start

[Runvt15]

So happy - I just finished week 7! This time last week I had to abandon week 7 run 1 because I was tired, my legs ached and it was way too hot and humid. I did it again a couple of days later and just made it but was exhausted, but run 2 by contrast was one of the best runs I have done in the programme - I found my pace, managed to switch my brain off and was just in a flow, my legs didn’t ache and I even had the energy to go a bit faster at the end. I think starting off slower and regulating my breathing from the start really helped as did making sure I was really well hydrated. I have just come back from run 3, which went well and feel good. This time last week I doubted I would finish the programme but today I am determined I will.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Excellent !

Absolutely, pace, breathing , hydration .

The things so many ignore in the beginning.

Well done! 👍

[Runvt15 in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks so much for your supportive message. I start week 8 tomorrow and hope it is like my last run.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great running and progress. All things in balance make for better runs... that slower pace at the start helps to keep it so. You got this.

[Runvt15 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you! I must keep reminding myself to start off slow and find my pace.

[tara-j Graduate]

Well done! Week 8 here we come.

[Runvt15 in reply to tara-j]

Thank you! I am gearing up to start week 8 tomorrow.