So who will make the post run cuppa now ? 🤔

[61Lady]

Started C25k last May.

Conversation with OH went something like this

Me: Do you want to do it with me ?

Him: Absolutley not

Me: Why not come with me ?

Him: Because I can’t run - never have been able to - not interested but you go and enjoy yourself.

After 40 years of marriage I knew that was it - he was not to be persuaded 🙄

Over the last 3 months, I’ve hopped on and off the IC, never really felt comfortable on runs and I’ve gradually got a bit low and a bit fed up generally.

Over the weekend I made a decision to start over - that’s C25k not marriage 🤣

I told OH I would start again this Wednesday (tomorrow) and in his always supportive way wished me luck and said he would have tea ready for when I get back.

I started getting all my gear ready at lunchtime today and conversation went like this

Him: When are we starting this then ?

Me: Tomorrow morning before work

Him: So will you get my gear ready too ?

Me : 🤨

Him: I’m serious - I’ve changed my mind ... as long as you listen to all the instructions - I don’t want to listen to anything except you !

So maybe I don’t know him that well after all 😉

Wish us luck as we embark on C25k together 🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️🤞

[Newbie59]

Well done, it's like the slow dripping of water, you've had an effect!

[61Lady Graduate10 in reply to Newbie59]

I know - little by little

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Ohh enjoy your running journey together

[61Lady Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Thank you - little apprehensive at the moment

[Deals1 Graduate10 in reply to 61Lady]

Keep us posted

[Cmoi Graduate10]

Oh I love this post 61Lady for so many reasons! Happy running 👍😀

[61Lady Graduate10 in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you - I’m strangely quite excited about starting again

[Week7 Graduate10]

Enjoy your running together-that sounds like great fun.

Oh, and if you're issuing the instructions obviously he makes the cuppa!

[61Lady Graduate10 in reply to Week7]

Good idea - I like your thinking

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Or you can find a run with a nice cafe for flat white and brownie at the end! Bliss 🙂

[61Lady Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Perhaps a reward to celebrate end of W5 - good plan

[SassyF 60minGraduate]

Brilliant! Happy running to you both ☺️

[61Lady Graduate10 in reply to SassyF]

Thank you - looking forward to it

[CBDB Graduate10]

Wowsa! Love your post! And wishing you happy couple experiences of running!!! Running has certainly given me and hubby a shared hobby, which we both are enjoying (but I think, me more than him) 👏👏👏👏💪🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏻

[61Lady Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

We never played nicely together with golf a few years ago. 😁I hope this will be a more enjoyable shared hobby. He’s quite a strong, fast walker so I’m guessing his walking speed will be my running speed. I’m going to need to exercise my vocal chords too to shout the instructions as he disappears into the distance 🤣

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to 61Lady]

🤣🤣

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Ha ha ha, sounds like Willow, there was no way he was going to run until michael said “run” that was it he was off 😂

[61Lady Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Always read your posts with a little envy that you run together. I wonder if me and my running buddy will be as successful ?

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 61Lady]

Bet you never read my first, he is such a gentle laid back guy but he got really grumpy and when i said i’d go on my own he wasn’t having it, he said he’d drive me but wasn’t running, but he quickly became as enthusiastic as me and we love going together, I’ll be pleased when he’s over his cold

[Hidden]

🤣Oh good luck! I am so looking forward to reading your post tomorrow after your first run with your OH. It promises to be very entertaining 😉

[61Lady Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you - don’t want to bore people with a run by run account but will certainly let my buddies here know how W1R1 goes. Signs are good so far as we’ve agreed on a time to go ... 6.45am. Think I’ll need long sleeves in the morning - brrrr

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

I think this is brilliant 61Lady! Sorry to hear that you’ve been a bit low recently but a fresh start sounds just what you need. You can issue the orders to your OH as you go, then he gets to make the post run beverage when you’re finished! A win win for you I think!! Enjoy C25K v.2!

[61Lady Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thank you - already feeling a bit more upbeat and we haven’t even started yet 👍6.45am start so should be supping my tea at around 7.30 - I’ll need it after all the shouting I’ll be doing 😀

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Love this!

[Lifluf Graduate10]

Gosh how exciting. My OH just says his knees won't let him run and that's that!Do let us know how you get on.😊

[61Lady Graduate10 in reply to Lifluf]

I’ll post an update after work today

[Raisemeup 60minGraduate]

That's quite an accomplishment 61Lady, firstly you've obviously impressed your OT and, secondly, you've got him listening to you and doing exactly what you've suggested - sounds like happy days are ahead in more ways than one.Best wishes ☺️