[mardleybury]

:d Hi!

I did my 1st road run today.
A grand total of 1.5 miles :embarrassed: I am very happy with this as my 1st road run though.

I must say I am shocked at how different it was than running on a treadmill. In the gym I managed 3 miles.

As I started to run I noticed I was getting out of breath too quick so I slowed my pace down and recovered. I had no problem with my breathing once I got into the run until I got home when I noticed how painful it seemed in my lungs. I assume this was the cool fresh air of the evening??

Ok so road running is different from the treadmill but I am glad I started on the treadmill as this gave me the confidence to run. I had no problem with my legs at all while I was running and I am sure I could have gone further but I wanted to enjoy the run so did not push myself today.

Isn't it great to run outside with your head up enjoying the scenery, enjoying the breeze. I am very happy tonight.
I ran as a child and now i'm 40 i'm starting to run again.

So now I'm into my 6th week.

I can only hope the future will reward me with my efforts.

Thanks for all feedback left in my previous posts that have helped me.

Dean

 

[pedestrian]

Nice one Dean! I can almost feel your elation coming through the web! :d

I can certainly empathise with the way you're feeling. You'll soon adjust to the great outdoors. Keep up the good work. View attachment 268

 

[Granty]

Well done Dean, congratulations - sounds like you loved it :d

 

[Dave]

Great stuff Dean.............

No going back now.....................

 

[Steve]

Well done Dean.......welcome to the great outdoors!!

 

[twinkle toes]

I am sooooooo glad you got out there, and it was a success too, you definitely did the right thing by not going to far.

Good for you and keep it going.

TT

 

[Rob]

Just think of all the new places you can explore now! I have a treadmill too but I rarely use it - there's no comparison. Outdoors is where it's at

 

[Steve]

Well done Dean.......welcome to the great outdoors!!

Having said that I have a treadmill and do use it quite a bit...just did 6m on it this morning...and find it useful for running exact mileage and at a certain controlled speed. Running outside is so much nicer though.

 

[mardleybury]

Update!

Hi
a quick update

I increased my run to 2 mile today outside.
I did it in 20 mins.
Is this a good time? I didn't feel like I was rushing it.


Dean

 

[Dave]

Sounds good to me Dean..

Nice one

 

[richardsimkiss]

Sounds like decent progress to me! Now that you're 10minute miling without feeling too worn out, you're more than ready for entering a race! :d

Dave... sorry to read your sig - wishing you a speedy recovery.

 

[twinkle toes]

That is great Dean, keep up the good work.