W2R2 .... On the road again...

[runfatboy81]

Ok silly I know to miss a rest day, but we felt that messing up routine will have more of a negative effect...and make us think o its ok to miss another... Etc.

But today went awesome, the first two runs hurt and I didn't feel I had a groove... But on the third one... It all came together and my breathing got easier, and settled in to a nice pace(for me anyhoo lol)

I didn't go as far today, but just completing and not stopping was great... I need to adjust my diet now.. Cause I just ate a big meal and I now feel guilty for it... Knowing it was more than I needed... Its the eating I think I struggle with.

Your comments on my last post were amazing and have kept me going today.

so one more run nd I am on to week 3.... Not sure how my asthma will cope... But I am not going to give up... I really want to run 5k without stopping....

Until next time keep trucking.... You stay classy san Diego?

[AliB1 Graduate]

Glad today's run was good! You will get to 5k non stop just trust the programme

[sfb350 Graduate]

I cheated with rest days early in the program without adverse effects. Just bear in mind that when the runs get longer the rest days are even more important.

[NatG]

You'll be catching me up on wk3 soon!

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Remember that rest day really only means "not running day" Your body will be very busy doing the work that will enable you to move forward smoothly. The programme says 9 weeks but if do a session every other day you graduate in less time but still sticking to the programme. If this is a new habit for life, then there's no rush. It's mind training not just body training.

I do understand the itchy feelings though! Maybe find something else active to do on the non-running days, less high impact?

[Leolovelylady]

I have found doing yoga or other stretching excercises good to do on non run days - it is good to try and work the core and arms etc as well and is really good for stretching out those tired and tight legs! Keep it up