Week 1 completed

[Malteser]

. Yay! Week 1 completed. My feet were hurting today though, think it was my socks rubbing against my toe. I ran in daylight today which was nice but a bit scary because it meant people could see me -eek!

[Ian]

Well done Malteser. That's the hard bit done. The weeks fly by. You're going to be a real runner before you can believe it and then you won't care about people seeing you!

[Petra]

[url] I ran in daylight today which was nice but a bit scary because it meant people could see me -eek!

I know what you mean! I've bought a bright pink running shirt for cold weather, which I wore for the first time today. Running with my red head, in my bright pink shirt, in a park full of walking people, must have been a strange sight. A toddler looked at my with some amazement and asked me (in the way only toddlers can): "What are you doing?" .
But I don't mind. I'm running, and I feel great! Today was my first 45 minute run (I'm doing the bridge to 10k program), and I did 6,6 km. Not the fastest person in the world, but who cares?

[Ian]

woah Petra, don't know if I'm more impressed or jealous! What's the first week of the bridge like? 40 mins seems like a hell of a jump from 30. I can't wait to get started. Only a few weeks to go. Can't believe I love running.

[Petra]

What's the first week of the bridge like? 40 mins seems like a hell of a jump from 30. I can't wait to get started.

The first week was 5 minute warming up walk, then 4 times 10 minutes run, 1 minute walk, then 5 minutes cooling down walk. Week 2 is 3 times 15 minute run, 1 minute walk.

BTW, I've registered for a 5 mile run on November 13.! I'm not sure if I'm ready for it, but it's in the park next door, and I think it's a great challenge to participate. However, I'm feeling quite nervous about it....

Petra.