I am not courageous enough to show my vulnerability.
Do not wish to be boring or down beat.
The facts and truth is running and this forum is magic and good for your soul also.
In my early stages in C25k, 6 months ago, read one liners, this can be life changing , surround yourself with like minded people, etc.,
Never thought much about it, too busy progressing,learning, enjoying the magic.
The forum shares and offers support on all related topics to running.
For some and I hope they are few or none,other issues may appear from the cracks and with running there is only fact and truth and no hiding place.
I am delighted I have found running and I will embrace the challenge of how to co-habit with it and other stuff.
Cannot say it has been easy, but I am determined.
I think I have become much more focused, less tolerant when the core issue is not addressed,more enquiring of my past actions and level of tolerance.
Actually sometimes I cannot believe on reaching 75 and my self perceived kindness, neighbourliness, etc and how it is acknowledged,misunderstood.
Running has made me realise I am a naive idiot.I am grateful to Mr Running.
Not going to be Victor Meldrew,nor aggressive, but no more being tolerant with people that are economical with the truth, or having to ignore arrogance, etc.
Hey that was a rant, but running does test your whole being and will reward you also in every way.
What is not to like.Hard work maybe and briefly,but confident it can only be a win, win.
Enjoy it all.💥🏃♀️🏃♂️💥
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Tbae, you are NOT a naive idiot, you are a very brave person to have taken up running when you were 74, that was a very good thing for you to start at that age, no harm in being grateful to Mr Running. As for me, on Wednesday I retook run 1 of week 3 and on Saturday I will retake week 4. Yesterday I was in Helensburgh and WALKED part of the route that I graduated on June 18, I thought to my self "wow, I ran all that distance and more just less than 3 months ago" Just as well I didn't run yesterday as there was a strong wind blowing.
You have a great attitude and you have always been active.
You are wise.Love that you were a real Gardner also.
Take care of you Alan.
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It is good to have a 'rant' and what's wrong with Mr Meldrew ?.. works for me .. sometimes 😂
You have done amazing for being 75 ..I sincerely hope I still have running in me when I reach your age..
You aren't responsible for how others may or may not perceive you. Personally I hate the 'perception' thing if they don't really know you or take time to.. their loss.
I am so proud of everything that you have achieved and what you bring here, in your warm, honest and insightful posts... we are all on a journey and the golden thread that holds us all together is running. Lovely post.
You’re so right about this forum being good. I haven’t managed to long in much of late and my motivation has suffered. Need to sort myself out as I’m supposed to be training for a half marathon in October.
That’s exactly right Mrs Raz, I need the emotional support and it always delivers that motivational magic.
Of course I have always been in awe of your accomplishments and the challenges you have overcome.
So it is lovely to hear you acknowledge your motivational need from the forum.
Always amused how you ring the changes, one day you just go off and run an HM, because it felt right and you can, next day PBS,with imaginative application of MJ’s C25k and speed intervals.👏👏 Just amazing.
I read your post with true amazement, what an inspiring person you are Dear Tbae. I always rant on here because I know the people, (not just because they are runners but real people) will read my rants and give me the support and motivation I need to carry on with my running. I’m 64 and was moaning that I was too old compared to other runners in the running club I’ve just joined. Never again will I think that. Your words of wisdom will encourage me today on my first 20k run. Thankyou Tbae and long may you and I keep running.
Keep going Tbae. You're amazing. I sometimes run in place of a rant and stamp those frustrations out. I always feel better for it - running maintains my equilibrium 😁.
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