Weeks 1 to 4 done

[Newbie59]

So far so good, I've not had to repeat a run, but I have really had to make myself go much slower this time round. I feel that I can go faster, but by now I know that is not good for my hips.

Week 1 Run 1 went very well but then I was aching for two days, Run 2 felt quite hard, but somehow after that I seemed to get back into it.

First time round I really struggled with week 3 and almost gave up at week 4, until I found this forum with loads of helpful advice, when I started active stretching before going out.

The week 4 runs left me feeling a bit jelly-legged by the end but I recovered and now I am looking forward to week 5!

I feel so glad that I have got this far.

[Folkylass Administrator Graduate]

Fantastic ! You are doing so well and you are now onto WK5 ……super duper!👏👏👍

[Newbie59 Graduate in reply to Folkylass]

Thank you! I am looking forward to it 😊

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

yay!!! Well done Newbie59 ..this forum is such a good place when you need anything whether it’s advice or a pick up..we’re all here helping each other along…

You’re doing well…keep smiling

[Newbie59 Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Yes, I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for all the support. Can't wait for the 20 minute run 😊

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏🙌 No longer a Newbie! Enjoy week5 Definitely a runner!! Xx

[Newbie59 Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you! I've just been out and done week 5 run 1 in the morning sunshine, skipping over lots of brown slugs 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Slow rocks... be kind to yourself and enjoy the runs.

Please do make sure, also, as the runs get longer, you are putting some core strength and stamina work on some of your rest days.

Your running body, needs support.. and sometimes, the pre run stretches are not enough . Loads of ideas here... and on the S and F Forum too,

[Newbie59 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you OldFloss I am making myself take baby steps this time round and it seems to be working, I haven't had any hip niggles. I will look at the advice 🏃‍♀️

[HAPPYPLODDER18]

you’ve said it all spot on I think my issue is going to fast , so hard to not want to tho .

[Newbie59 Graduate in reply to HAPPYPLODDER18]

Hi HAPPYPLODDER18, so true. Three years ago I overdid things, went much too fast feeling a bit overconfident, so I am being really careful now (everythings a bit older now!) 😂

[HAPPYPLODDER18 in reply to Newbie59]

Haaa it’s great getting older isn’t it 🤣🤣

[AHJ20204]

Im around the same week as you 😊 I’m so worried about jumping from an 8 min run to 20! Don’t know how I’ll do it 🙈

[Newbie59 Graduate in reply to AHJ20204]

I know how you feel, but I've done this before and it is possible, really. I still remember the feeling of running for 20 minutes. Hoping I can do it again this year 🏃‍♀️

[drl212 Graduate]

You should feel good!

I used to laugh that my briskest walk was as fast as my run, but it got me through the programme. As many here say: Slow and Steady!!

Keep us posted on Week 5!