I can run! Well, a bit. Week 4 of the Couch to 5k plan is seriously intimidating. Almost double the distances of the previous week and slightly less walking time to recover. Bearing in mind I found last week no picnic, I was not expecting this week to go well.

However, I finished today’s run with no problems. Actually, I found this run easier than Saturday’s supposedly easier run. My calves hurt by the end (as did my running partner’s apparently), but lungs and legs were otherwise fine. It was tiring but achievable - nowhere near the demon I had envisaged. I had my music on (still not sorted out appropriate music) and a little rain was no issue.

I’ve worked out the distances we’ve been running (we’re basing everything on time rather than distances so far) and it looks like we’re both running a little ahead of the expected/required pace, which is good news. Means there’s room to slow down if needed!