Not doing so good

[nannyp]

Well week 2 run 2 done who would think a extra 30 seconds would be so difficult. Thinging of doing week 1 again until I can do it easily. What do you guys think. A very unfit nanny p.

[rolphie2 Graduate]

If you managed to do it, personally I would try to carry on if you can, doing the run three times means it does get easier (never easy though). I found each step up really difficult but somehow managed to do it. Believe in yourself you can do it

[nativestar Graduate]

I agree with the person above, If you completed the run, I'd say keep going. You just might need to do a few extra week 2 runs before you feel comfortable going to week 3.

[nannyp]

Would you believe it if I said I could not do 90 seconds of running?

[Beads Graduate in reply to nannyp]

Would you believe me if I said it? (last August?)

Don't go back to week 1, that's going backward as you've done 2 week 2 runs, but feel free to repeat week 2 before going on to week 3. When you can do the 90 seconds then progress to week 3.

Top tip: Slow down a bit, just a gentle jog. A lot of the failures to do the full time are due to setting off at too fast a pace. Slow and sure, be the tortoise not the hare, you can always speed up a bit more if you feel it's getting too easy.

[nannyp in reply to Beads]

Thanks beads I will give that a try

[skf28 Graduate]

hi nannyp

if you managed the week 2 run 1 and run 2! (well done) I would try run 3 - remember that the 'running' bit should be as slow a run as you can - maybe you were trying to go too fast?

Personally I would try run 3 as slowly as you can, see whether that makes any difference, and decide whether to repeat a week or a run then

You've done so well already

[nannyp]

Thanks for all your help I will let you know how I get on. Dont think I will be booking a place in the london mathron any time soon.

[Fingalo Graduate in reply to nannyp]

I can only agree with what others have said. And wish you the best of luck with run 3.

[skf28 Graduate in reply to nannyp]

you'll get on great - I'll be joining you in not booking a place in the marathon yet.... just look at how far you've come in 2 weeks though - give yourself a pat on the back because you have got yourself up off the couch and out - it's brilliant!

[greenlegs Graduate]

Yes - slow and steady definitely works. It made a huge difference for me (see my badge).

I am still very slow, but can keep going (just) for twenty minutes, *If* I don't do any silly speeding up business, especially at the start.

[Norni Graduate]

Don't be down hearted. You will be amazed at how quickly you will feel fitter. Whichever week you decide to go for you'll be a winner, just don't stop!

Good luck.

[nannyp]

Thanks guys as long as the snow is not to bad I will attempt run 3 of week 2 this weekend