Hallo I don’t usually join online groups - or any groups - but want to run10k again

[Omiah]

I used to cycle- hurt my knee, used to swim but am only comfortable with breast stroke and it hurts my back. A few years ago I discovered I could run. It was my first ever gym session with a trainer. When I got on the running machine, I got a pretty instant endorphin hit. Apparently it’s weird that I can run and not swim, but that’s what I did. Managed a half marathon. Twice. Then my back took a turn for the worse. Some changes at work made me want to leave, I now hate my job. My back got so bad I saw a doctor - I could hardly walk without pain. He told me I was depressed. 3 months of CBT followed plus physio. I found the C25k app as I needed a structured return to running, and have now completed it. I have been repeating runs, but need to progress. I am running less frequently and when I run I sometimes want stop so bad. These negative thoughts made me redo a week 6 run as it was easier. I have not run today so that’s just one run this week. I feel myself slipping into a bad place ...

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

If you post all your runs here we will encourage you and cheer you on and one run this week is way better than none

[SkiMonday Graduate10]

I'm with WillowandSola on the one run being way better than none.

I think the ideal for health benefits is to be running 5k three times a week but I suggest it's best to keep to what you can do comfortably.

[Tkaye Graduate10]

These folk are the kindest group I’ve ever come across, good luck on your journey, I do hope you find solace and can enjoy the runs you accomplish.

[Archerygoddess 60minGraduate]

I'm glad you came here, as you will find loads of support. It can be hard to get motivated but you will find that you feel better after a run. You say that when you run you sometimes want to stop. Have you tried 'jeffing'? I'm not a big fan generally, but sometimes, when a run feels like a chore, I'll do it and it does help. Strangely it doesn't seem to affect my time too badly either, but maybe that's because I run so slowly! Keep lacing up and I hope you find your Mojo soon

[Omiah Graduate10 in reply to Archerygoddess]

Thanks for this. No idea what Jeffing is?

[Archerygoddess 60minGraduate in reply to Omiah]

Run, walk, run like you did in C25K. Named after the guy who developed it. I really lost my mojo about a year ago and it helped take the (self-inflicted) pressure off

[Omiah Graduate10]

Thanks so much. Just looked up Jeffing and see there is an app - focused on running a half marathon. I ran today. No idea how my mood can vary so much, but this morning I ran 7k. Your support and that of others on here helped me enormously. And the music wasn't bad either - started with Bach, went on to Eminem, then Van Morrison, finishing with Ali in the Jungle telling me everyone gets knocked down and asking how quick was I going to get up.

Loving Health Unlocked!

[ritu85260 Graduate10 in reply to Omiah]

Try out the Audiofuel music. They are excellent. There are several available on the NHS site, and on Spotify as well. If you want to try them out, I can post the links.

[Archerygoddess 60minGraduate in reply to Omiah]

That music sounds like one of my playlists! I may have to check it out. So glad you had a good run