I'm a runner!

[Northernspirit]

Today I felt like a runner for the first time. W5 R1 was fab, speeding up in thr last run and added a further minute no problem, running not slow jogging. How did that happen? Is that really ME? Could have done more but saving myself for the big R3 which feels like a real test! Yippeeee!!

[Tomas Graduate]

Wow, that's great to hear! Congratulations, and welcome to the club! Sorry, but we're not allowed to explain the secret handshake until after you graduate

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Tomas]

Go steadily! You are on week 5 so some way to go yet. Week 6 is going to be harder so rein yourself in a bit enthusiasm wise as you don't want to over-exert yourself at this critical stage, well not at any stage but you know what I mean. Listen to Laura, run slowly so you have enough puff to finish the session and you'll get to week 9 with no dramas

Great fun isn't it! Keep up the good work.

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to misswobble]

You are so right....I was on a high after 4 weeks of the slowest running ever it seemed to 'click' today. Definitely pacing myself and anticipating what's yet to come thanks, it's lovely to get advice on this forum

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Well done. Just take it slowly and steady and you'll be fine.