Week 8, 2nd Run: Confidence

Time: 2130
Duration: 3 min running + 2 min walking x7 (35 min)
Route: R Rd, W Ave, WE Lane, WE Gdns, H Rd, D Rd (C Ave on 2nd lap)
Weather: 23C - partly cloudy - cool breeze
Sleep: 8hrs

I just can't seem to wake myself up early these days. It could be that I'm due my TOTM soon but I'm not 100% sure. I thought it could probably be down to the weather as it's so humid and hot during the night that it's hard to get a decent night's rest this week. Also, it's a Friday and I've had a pretty busy week at work so it's all catching up. Mind you, I reckon it's actually because I've never really been an early bird and I'm awful in the mornings. But I would still like to change that. I need to get more serious about going to bed early (hah, it's already quite late today!), cutting out the caffeine and sugar in the evening so I can doze off easier. Hmm, I shall note that down as one of my challenges. I was thinking maybe I should make every Friday's run an evening session so I have a little bit of a variety. Technically I've not failed because I'm still doing my run, just later on in the day. Definitely something I shall consider.

On a better note, I can definitely feel more confident running when I get into it these days. I actually felt like a runner today. My breathing is still a little erratic in my first three minutes but I can normally calm it down by breathing a little deeper and spending my time walking to concentrate on breathing regularly. However, after the first set, I've got a good breathing going which makes running a little bit easier. I notice myself feeling more focused (or at least looking the part) and I guess that's why I feel like a runner. Week 8 is drawing to a close soon and I'm not worried about week 9's programme, which becomes a 3 minute run plus 1 minute walk times by 9 (36 minutes) by the second run of the week. Sure, it makes me a little nervous but I'm not worried - I can confidently say I'll be able to do it. How fast or how healthy I'd feel during it is a complete mystery, but my gut feeling is that I'll survive it even if I can barely jog it and I have a slight cardiac arrest during it. All good as long as I don't give up.