Today was the last run of week 2 of the Couch to 5k running plan. My running partner and I both found it relatively painless. Tiring, yes, but easier than earlier runs without a shadow of doubt. It’s another milestone as well, and takes us to a quarter of the way to our first 5k run at the beginning of week 9.

Weather was fine - sunny and no breeze to speak of (a shame - I like running with a bit of wind to keep me cool) - and shoes were fine too. I’ve noticed a marked difference between running on grass and on a tarmac surface, the latter being easier by far.

Things will be interesting next week. I am moving home this afternoon and over the weekend (I’ll be writing my posts but won’t be able to get them online until next week) and will be living too far from my current running partner to go running with her in the mornings. Having to meet someone at 6am has been a major help getting me to actually get up and run in the mornings - I hope that having started I (and she) will be able to carry on despite having to run separately. We shall see.