started again...

[lisamg]

so 2 weeks ago i started this and only managed 2 runs because of weather and silly excuses tbh! so today i decided on a fresh start making todays run week 1 run 1, just bk from it and BOY did i find it hard im actualy scared about fridays run now ... does it ever get any better? i actualy had to miss one of the runs because of a pain in my chest, i think i ran the first 4 runs too fast ... would this make sense?

[Tapira Graduate]

Yes it makes perfect sense - slow down, you've got nothing to lose and maybe lots of motivation to gain by doing so. Slowing down was the best thing I did on this programme!

[CaroleC Graduate]

Everybody goes out too fast at first, none of us have any idea about pace or our own stamina levels. Slow it down a bit and you'll find you can get right through. Plenty of time to take the pace up again when you've finished the programme.

Good luck!

CaroleC

[Anonymous36 Graduate]

Take your time! As saint Laura of c25k podcasts says "distance over speed"

Yes it does get easier so persevere with it and trust in the programme

Good luck

[icandothis Graduate]

I agree i found the first three weeks very hard simply due to the fact i ran too fast, Laura advises you to slow down if you find it hard and she is right. Good luck with your next run.