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?????
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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.
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 😃👍🏃♀️
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!
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
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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 
week3run1 ✅. 3 x 17 mins with 1 min walks. 
How did your parkrun or (not)parkrun go?
