I did run 1 of week 9 today and I couldn't keep the pace up that I would have liked to, so I started on the treadmill running at 9kmph and ended running at 7.6kmph!
My head was just not in it today and it was a hard slog to make myself finish 30 minutes. I want to feel proud and happy that I can run for an entire episode of Corrie (including the adverts) but I just can't cos I was crap!
Hopefully run 2 will be better tomorrow and I will graduate on a high on Christmas Eve...
LazyMoo x
Hey Lazy-moo, Sorry to hear that, Yeah hopefully run 2 will be much better , and at least you got out there and did it !! So well done for that 
I am just about to go to the gym now to do my first run of week 9. Because I have not run for 2 weeks I have to say i am NOT looking forward to it . But I had promised myself that I really want to complete week 9 by Christmas eve too. Good Luck
Just take smaller steps. It does not matter if you run at 5kph or 10kph. The time spent doing it is the most important.
I know, I'm probably putting too much pressure on myself. I felt really dizzy afterwards, so it looks like I pushed myself too hard.
Thank you x
Be proud - you ran for 30 mins! The speed will come, but for now - you are doing it, bet you doubted that 9 weeks ago.
I like your phrase 'My head was just not in it', because it really highlights the main obstacle to running. It's such a lot to do with attitude and confidence.
To hell with the pace - just get through to the end. And you mustn't rubbish yourself. We all do it, but we forget how much we've actually achieved. You're a runner, who has good days and bad days. I bet the next run will be better and you'll wonder forget about this one. Good luck on your very imminent graduation!!
I lack in self-confidence and that has been my hardest struggle, knowing I CAN do it. Thank you for your kind words and slowly but surely I am starting to believe I am a runner.
X
Had to smile at you thinking you were crap after running for 30 mins! If you're anything like me 9 weeks ago you'd have argued with anyone who said you'd ever be able to run for 30 mins! Congrats on your amazing achievement and good luck for your graduation.
Running for 30 minutes, at any speed, is NOT CRAP. It's something I can still only dream of.
I am reading this at week 8. I have had 2 really hard runs. Your comment made me think.
I could hardly do wk 2 and 3 and wanted to give up at week 4. Please please do keep going. You CAN do it. I still find it tough but remembering how hard earlier weeks were keeps me going, DON'T GIVE UP. Tx
I'm sorry to put a downer on the majority of positive blogs out there. Some days you just feel like you've taken 2 steps forward and then 3 steps back! You both will run for 30 minutes but I guess what I meant by this blog is that sometimes a run doesn't always go the way you want it to.
Keep going guys because it has definitely made me a fitter and healthier person! Can't wait to see your shiny green graduation badges next to your names.
Thankyou for that little bit of motivation I need to finish this.
X
Consolidation run 1. Rubbish run! 
Rubbish day, frustrating run
Just started!! fingers crossed!
5k in 30 mins.......just!
Week 9 coinciding with Christmas week is a bit rubbish 
