My first run

I did it! I actually got off my arse and went for a run! Well, more of a run with lots of walking thrown in for good measure! I feel great (now that my heart has recovered and I can breathe normally again - my legs aren't quite working yet, but they can sleep now).

Distance: 2.6km
Time: 18m
Avg. Speed: 8.6km/h
Avg. Pace: 6.9min/km

Overall, not bad for my first run. I never made half an hour as I planned to, but this was more a trial run to see how I got on. So, how did I get on?

I set off at a reasonable pace and managed to keep it up for 2 minutes before I had to slow to a brisk walk for 1 minute, from then on it was alternating between 1½ - 2 minutes running and 1 minute walking.

So, what's next? I think at least a day's rest! I know my legs are going to ache in the morning and I don't want to over do it! I think I'm going to try be a bit more strict with my timings and see if I can go for a little bit longer.

BTW, I bought a watch to help me with my timings, you can't beat this timeless classic: