I just finished my third and final run-walk of Week 1. And it by no means felt "easy." As exhilarated as I am at having completed the first week of the C25K program, it is with trepidation that I contemplate beginning Week 2. Instead of running for 1 minute and then walking, Week 2 will require that I up my running to 1.5 minutes. That probably seems like a tiny increase to most but to me it seems huge. By my last two runs in Week 1 I am literally counting down the seconds till a minute is up. I am not certain I'll be able to manage another 30 seconds. I wonder if I should maybe repeat Week 1 until I gain some more confidence (and stamina). Yet I suppose I won't know if I can do it until I try - so for the moment, I will be starting Week 2, run #1 on Monday. I will see how it goes and if I feel like I can't keep it up I will just repeat Week 1 again. No harm in that. But there's also no point in giving up before I even try.
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Hey there - I found your blog via the Get Running forum. I'm also a newbie and a mom trying to reclaim some physical balance! I'll enjoy following your journey. I love your commitment to acknowledge a positive with each post. What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteJust finished week2run2. Still cannot believe I'm daring to try this, but the program really helps! Happy trails to you and your twins!
I just found this via the Get Running forum too. You sound JUST like me. I want things to happen instantly too and don't like gradual so I'll be following your blog. I started on Monday 5th June with my first run. Also, I have skinny ankles too! :) I just set my blog up at http://couchto5kmission.blogspot.com
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