Smile, breathe and go slowly...

[Oldfloss]

...and that is what I am doing; I am getting there, having a lot of fun, and getting much stronger legs I think too! 

Posted on C25K forum..long and rambling as ever...apologies if you read that. I have taken the advice of those on here who know, and have progressed slowly and steadily. I am varying between short and long runs too. 

So, yesterday, I ran for 50 minutes and 55 seconds. I covered 6.92K. i enjoyed it very much, and still had plenty of stamina by the time I finished.

Building up gently.

The route was not one I intend doing again, unless the weather is dire, as I am preferring the ones that are less inhabited, except for the local wildlife. Tracks, lanes and fields for me.

I am so grateful, for all the tips that you are giving me along this leg of my journey. I learn so much from all of you and welcome the incredible support. I have come a long, long way since October... and not just in the running! Thanks everyone.

[davelinks Graduate10]

Yes Floss, I'm also able to sustain a longer run more now, am thinking of starting c25k+ 

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to davelinks]

They are fun... really.

[boptillyoudrop49 Graduate10]

That sounds really good. Great that your running wasn't interrupted too long.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to boptillyoudrop49]

Me too.... I really miss being out there... as do we all!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Ah, tracks, lanes, fields...hills...mountains...mud...woodland...bogs and marshland😉. '! I'm with you all the way Oldfloss!🏃🏻

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

You are my inspiration!☺

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

And you mine, dear Oldfloss🙂!

[Hidden]

Great stuff Oldfloss  , it is clear and stands out a mile your enjoyment of running, that's is what really counts and will carry you onto to greater achievements , well done 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you..☺

[Anniemurph Graduate10]

Hooray, Floss, I'm so glad you're out there   Enjoying it is the best way to go - who cares how far or how fast?  Although 6.92k is a fair distance!  The main thing is to have fun, and I know you will do that

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Anniemurph]

Yeay...it is AMAZING! @)

[JoolieB1 Graduate10]

Brilliant, thanks for sharing.  I am a plodder too, speed isn't important but I have noticed it is improving slowly.  I graduated with a parkrun in 43 minutes which I was happy with.  Now many weeks later, I have added distance gradually and I run 2 X 5k plus a 10k each week.  Feels ok although even after all this time, 5k is still a challenge!  Loving it that now I can run for longer, I can explore the countryside rather than sticking to the town.  Where do you like to run??  Julie

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Wow...brilliant runs... I shall probably make 7K ,although,now Realfoodieclub has mentioned the new sparkly 10K graduate badge... I may have to up my game a tad!

Some days, shorter runs feel like the challenge..but they are all different! Yesterday.. I ran to The proclaimers and really plodded.. it was great!

[Decker]

So happy you are gradually getting back into your form and enjoying it so much along the way!