Hi all

Been running for a year, just ran my first 9 miles (ha, forgot this was international forum, approx. 15k) without stopping 2 weeks ago but due to the past month being about as stressful as stressful can get, I am finding it tough to get back out there again. Anyone who wants to give me a good kick in the pants or just some support, it would be much appreciated. I'm very grateful to have found this forum though. Look forward to meeting more runners.

[AnnieW55]

With an invite like that the queue will be long 😂. Welcome. Just go out there and run, perhaps a favourite route will get you going again. Go out with no ideas on distance or speed and definitely no pressure on yourself. Just have a bimble and see what you’ve been missing. This time of year there are changes every day in the trees etc.

Did you know there’s also a B210k forum too? Try popping in there for conversation too. There’s also a c25k one and lots of us hop between all three.

Go on, get your shoes on and get out there, you know you want to!

[Hidden in reply to AnnieW55]

Thanks. That whole no pressure about time or distance will be tough but I've learned that, unlike lifting, I need a good couple days to work myself back up to the distances I've achieved as opposed to resting my muscles. I'll keep the 25k group in mind too. Nothing like a little I'll show you attitude to get me going again!

[AnnieW55 in reply to Hidden]

In case you misunderstood , I did when I first joined the 25k is actually the start of the programme Couch to five kilometres aka C25K.

Doh! I’ve done it again, forgot which form I was on😊. This is the Bridge to 10k, I thought we were on the marathon and race support one - sorry if I confused you (that’s my usual state😀).

[Hidden in reply to AnnieW55]

No worries, I'm tentatively planning on running my first marathon in Feb. so it all runs together... Ha, see what I did there.

[AnnieW55 in reply to Hidden]

😀

[Hidden]

I just inadvertently read one of your other posts (it came up with this one for some reason) and i first want to say that you are incredible, to be achieving so much running wise and being motivated when you’ve been through so much.

About the running, I think the first step is putting your gear out ready. Get out of the door, even if you don’t go far. I had a lot of pressure last week ( a deadlock in a personal situation that has since resolved) and had a 10k race looming that I had looked forward to but now didn’t want to do. Emotional pressure can literally paralyse you. But I did get out for a short run mid week then made myself do the race. In both instances, the running lifted my mood. If only we could transport ourselves fully geared up to the middle of a run! It’s the getting out the door bit thats hard.

So I think I would echo Annie’s advice. No expectations, just go,out and run. Kick up some leaves, get the wind in your hair and have a potter.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Helps a lot, thanks. It's funny, the first 2 miles are always the hardest. Metaphor for life perhaps.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Definitely 😊

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Plus nothing wrong with doing less than two miles if you aren’t feeling it - though once you’re out there it’s half the battle

[Tartancat Graduate10]

Go out there and do it! Even if you've only got half an hour, it will make you feel so much better, and relieve some of that stress.

Just run, and see where you end up. It'll be fun!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Hi BigChris. Get out there and run. Bye.

Seriously, great that you found this fabulous forum. You’ll love it and we’re always here to kick you up the behind, have a chat, answer questions, take advice - anything!

We love pictures too. So welcome, and happy running.

Now off you go ...... 🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I'm sure that I just typed this, but who knows where my typing went? I like your opening line too!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

I’m always doing that - typing for ever and losing the lot! 🙄😅

[Hidden]

Love the opening line. Definitely my sense of humor. Will do!

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

So have you started running again?

9 miles yikes!! Well done you!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Haha! Glad to hear it! Have a blast and share your experiences with us too! 👍😀

[Hidden in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Will do!

[Hidden]

I can only seem to get myself going first thing in the morning but if not tomorrow, I will at least get myself out and about walking Saturday. Very encouraging all the support I've gotten so far.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

I have a small gift for you 📦... it's a flying Frank. It does help when people give one 🙂 I find it does anyway. Enjoy your run in the morning!

[Hidden in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Very, very clever. Well done!

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Did it work? Are you running this morning?

Persisting down here, but I've got to do 10km today because I got people to sponsor me. Well that's one way of making sure I get out there! (Won't make that mistake again, it's the only run I've undertaken without a let out clause) 🌧🌨💦💧

🌈?

[Hidden in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Good morning. I will get out today and at least walk in the sun. Had some wine yesterday so not sure how recovered I will be yet but tomorrow I'll at least get a few miles in to "break the ice" so to speak. Having a few good people to encourage me helps a ton. Cheers and hope the 10k goes well for you too. Let me know how it goes.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

It went swimmingly. Luckily I'm not being literal. The sun came out! 🌤 10km in an hour and a quarter. I'm v happy 😁

[Hidden in reply to BaddieThePirate]

That's fantastic. I getting myself out a little later for a good long walk and then on to the running tomorrow. I may have to cut back a bit which does suck but it's because I just got a new job where I will be walking 7 hours each day which is still good exercise. I'll prolly end up with a mix of weights and maybe 3 miles 4x a week. The job has to come first.

Anyway, was that the first run you have done since you had your troubles??

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Yay! Happy new job! Hope you like it and the folks are nice.

I started C25K at the end of May when my medication was working well enough for me to able to move. Now I've completed Bridge to 10km, so will be free to play with intervals, running group etc before deciding on my next goal. Meds working really well so long as I don't forget to take them.

[Johnnylewis Graduate10]

Hey Big Chris I find that if I set everything out before I go to bed and go to bed with the mentality that your going out tomorrow you will find it easier to get up. I tell myself if I don't all my hard work will disappear. As people have said else where you don't even have to go out for long. Try 10 mins each run for 1st couple then keep adding to it. Many of time I've lay in bed thinking ill go later but I get up and they're usually the best ones. You can do this my friend. 🏃🏃🏃

[Hidden in reply to Johnnylewis]

Thanks brother. Gonna get a good long walk in today for sure and I'll be Forrest Gumping it by tomorrow morning. BTW, I'm new to the running community, is that joke totally played out??

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Hey Chris...welcome onboard! You've come to the right spot and it's great to have you too. You will not only have tremendous support, I'm sure you'll have a thing or two to share with us less experienced runners too. 🤩

We are virtual running buddies and always there to support each other through good times and challenging times! We simply celebrate and support. There's always understanding and cheerleaders. 😍 I hope that this will be the start of a turning point for you in more ways than one! 🤗❤️

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Hi. A job where u walk 7 miles a day.... Good exercise. ! I'm happy if I walk 5 plus in a weekend.😁. Well done on 9mile. Wowsers . I'm no where near that. This forum is great, so I'm sure all the friendly advice,tips, encouragement (lots) will help. I'd say just get out there and enjoy it. Now I need to get stuff ready for parkrun in the morning. Happy running!