Week 4 and I've been running alone!

[Popstess]

Hi for those of you who saw my last post I just wanted to put a little update on here I am now on week 4 and the last few runs I have ran ALONE and I am enjoying it! Thank so so much to all of you for your very kind and supportive words I have had a few wobbles still but went back and read that post and it has helped me so much.

I changed my route and it's much quieter than the one I was doing, which I prefer, I still feel "on show" when I see anyone have this weird voice in my head that tells me who do I think I am and what a state I look but I'm trying to ignore that voice because I know I'd never think that about someone I saw out running.

My pace is very slow purposely because I think reading on this site it's been drummed into my brain to slooooow down, but then I feel self conscious about that too. The main aim for me is to finish the programme injury free as last time I did it I had a few ankle and shin troubles. Also I want to enjoy it and taking the slower pace I really am enjoying it.

Thanks again, I love this forum 😁😁😁

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Your doing fantastic! I’m only on week 1 and only dream of week 4. 👍

[Minnielala78]

Week 4 wow, well done 👏🏾 I’m pleased you found a route you feel more comfortable with x

[Ktkinns]

I'm super slow and have come to realise no-one else cares really, and I run in the day when previously only at night! slow is sure, you can develop speed once you have developed stamina, and it's less likely to cause injury

[Wwps Graduate]

Pleased to hear you’ve found a good route! And slow is the way forward! I am also very slow and like you have come to realise no one ever thinks twice. Keep ignoring that voice, it doesn’t serve you, keep up the great work!!

[Popstess Graduate]

Thanks everyone 😁😁😁 long may it last

[Kitty08 Graduate]

Well done! Great to hear that you’re still going strong! I have to admit to questioning what other people must think about my snail’s pace but I keep reminding myself that I’m doing it for me and not for them! Just done W8R1 after not being able to do W1R1 not that long ago! 🥰

[Popstess Graduate in reply to Kitty08]

Oh wow well done getting to week 8 what an achievement 😁😁😁

[DylanTheRabbit Graduate]

I'm so happy to read this. In my experience a lot of the best stuff happens when you've gone a little outside your comfort zone. 💪🏼