An ok run and an offer I can't refuse

[RebeccaSK]

I've been quiet again haven't I???? Not much has been going on - my new gym which I joined to become a stronger runner is amazing and I must confess I'm enjoying it as much - if not more - than running. It turns out that my favourite trainer is a top class runner - runs for England! He's pretty inspirational! Last night was my longest run yet - 9k - and I have my first 10k on Sunday. I'll definitely be doing a bit of walking but as my trainer has drummed in to me, walking is not failing!

Anyway, tonight the most amazing thing happened. My gym is starting up a running club and I went along tonight. We did some drills and I paired up with a complete beginner who didn't know anyone. She did really well and I offered to run with her if she wanted to do C25K. I got home and received a message from the owner of the gym saying they would like to train me up as a run leader with Run England so I can take some of the sessions. The position will be voluntary but they will pay for my training. What a huge and incredible honour. Who would have thought that this time last year, being only a few weeks into my C25K journey I'd be asked to train up as a coach?????

[Fishypieface Graduate10]

What a fantastic thing to do!! You obviously have the potential It's amazing where C25K can take us. I also joined the gym recently as I've been on the IC for weeks and I never would have thought I'd enjoy it as much as I do. Having only ever been before, fleetingly, in the previous century

Go you, keep us posted with how you get on, sounds like it'll be really interesting and rewarding.

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Congratulations! Such an honour is right. The training and experience will be great, Coach RebeccaSK 👏👏👍🏻

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

That is so fabulous, well done you!! Good to see you back and good luck for your 10k on Sunday

[misswobble Graduate10]

Wow, well done you! That really is such good news, I bet you feel made up 😃

Fab that your trainer is a runner. that’s going to be worth diamonds for you 👍

I’ve recently joined the gym for the first time ever and is a revelation isn’t it

Enjoy your run leader training 😃👍🏃‍♀️

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I don't know you, but was hugely impressed and inspired by your post. I've also been encouraging friends and family to join the C25K as I really believe in it. Can't believe where it's taken you. Well Done!

[68judith]

Fab news- as you say what an honour -he must have seen skill and potential in you so well done

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well Done Rebecca , what an opportunity and an honour to raise new runners.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Well hello RebeccaSK , yes you have been quiet....but when you come back with news like that all is forgiven!! That’s incredible news, good for you...I bet you’ll absolutely love it!! x