I go out for walks on the off days and have found this has helped. However I don't do it every day. I have Friday and Saturday off.
I am in the process of using g-map to try and plot out a couple of 5K routes around me. My aim being that I walk this on my off days and use the route when I am doing the programme. Although I am not even thinking of doing any races (yet!) to know I could possibly be running a 5k soon quite inspires me.
I quite like the idea of doing a bit of yoga / Pilates so may investigate this.
Thanks for all the tips! It's keeping me motivated! I ran again tonight, it was the start of week 2 so I thought I may struggle. I found it easier than I expected! I'm really pleased, enjoying the plan and the forum
I really need to dig out a yoga DVD, I promised myself I would walk for 30 mins tonight but was so tired after work so just slumped on sofa
Run 2 of week 2 tomorrow! I'm looking forward to it (I'm sure this the the first time I've ever said that about exercise!)
Fragglerock- totally know what you mean there. I couldn't believe how red my face was. I had a little giggle when I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror-
Todd- that's amazing! Now you have the running bug I'm sure you'll be where you want to be in no time at all especially with extra cardio on rest days!
Thanks. After I'm done with the program I'm going to start adding 5 minutes a week to my runs until I get to an hour a run three times a week. Then it'll be time to work on speed. I have a feeling by the end of the year, barring any injuries, I should be at my weight goal.
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