Benefits of running

[Lynsh]

I started Couch to 5k in May 19 as a complete non runner, hated it at school and was worried how a slightly overweight forty something woman would look! My friend kept me going, she'd been running a while longer and had completed a 10k looking amazing... Complete inspiration to me.

A few months on I'm fitter, over half a stone lighter, lost inches and my circulation has improved. Really loving being outdoors in the fresh air and even running in the rain which I hated at first. Think I'll be a winter runner! Just signing up for my third Race at Your Pace medal.

My hardest challenge is not to compare my pace/time to anyone else but aim to improve myself and overall just enjoy which I've done today ✅

The support on here is amazing and our little chat group. I've 'met' some lovely people.

Keep going everyone, you can do this! 🏃

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Good for you and well done for keeping it going and for all your achievements!

I'm a winter runner too, there are quite a few of us around ❄️❄️

[Lynsh in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you 😃

[alisonr54]

I quite enjoy running in the rain too 😀

[damienair Administrator]

Running is amazing. I’m 2.5 stone lighter, happier and healthier than ever. It’s a real gift. It takes so long to build up the running legs and lungs, but once you’ve built it all up it’s even harder to quit. Keep running and keep striving to improve.

Damien

[Lynsh in reply to damienair]

Well done to you 👏

[DebJogsOn]

Think you're in good company here Lynsh - sounds like you've caught the running bug 😊

[Stephen_UK Graduate10]

Great post, Lynsh. You are right that it only makes sense to compare against yourself.

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Well done Lynsh! Winter running is certainly different but has it's own challenges - cold extremities! 😀

[Lynsh in reply to JonathanP]

Thank you 😊

[WC8334 Graduate10]

I know how you feel. I started C25K in May as well. Have just done my first "official" 10K run - is a great feeling doing something that only a few months ago was only a pipedream isn't it?

[Lynsh in reply to WC8334]

Well done 🏆

[Mummy23 Graduate10]

I could have written your post! I started C25K in March, also 40 something, also slightly overweight, also hated running at school.

Am still 40 something, have lost about 2 stone, LOVE running and have just signed up for my 3rd race at your pace medal 😀

I too struggle not compare myself to anyone else, my husband started running after I did and can now smash all my times and distances.

However, it’s not about anyone else! I’m healthier, fitter, slimmer and definitely happier!

Well done to you and to everyone else.

Keep 🏃‍♀️ xx

[Lynsh in reply to Mummy23]

Well done you. Great job xx