It’s been a while

[Sybilw]

I started running in 2018 and got to 5 and 10k but then for no apparent reason I stopped. Assumed it was temporary but I confess it’s been a while! I still help at parkrun and read all HU updated so my head still thinks ‘runner’! 😆 After reading AlMorr’s post yesterday (we started almost the same day) I was shamed into a restart. Did a week 1 run but may do week 3 next. It was lovely to be out again.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

I am so happy to know that you also reran run 1 of week 1 of C25K after reading my post yesterday Sybilw, you can choose whichever week you want. I still have the C25K app on my Smartphone.Perhaps you didn't realise that when I was doing C25K back in 2018 I did not have the Smartphone I have now, my old Smartphone which I still have but only for music did not have enough memory to install the C25K app, however, I did have an upto date laptop, so I memorised all the 27 runs from my laptop and ran all of them from memory only using the timer on the phone, the only mistake I made was on week 3 when I ran an extra 3🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾 minutes run, it should have only been 2/3 minute runs, not 3. 🏃🏾🏃🏾

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

I didn't realise you didn't have the app when you did c25k Al. Well done for doing it without someone providing the wisdom. Jo Whiley definitely kept me going through those 9 weeks.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Not just that Dexy, not having the app I missed being told at the end of week 6 that I was now "officially a runner", once I got the app on my new Smartphone I reran the run 3 runs of weeks 5 to 9, its a pity that I didn't have it on my graduation run.

PS, in preparation for the London Vitality Virtual 10,000 in now only two weeks time I ran my fastest 10K of the year this morning in a time of 1.11.58, I think you hope to run in London a time like that, I hope your preparations are going well 👍.

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Well done on your time. I did the virtual one 2 years ago

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

I think you'll do it quicker than me Al. I'd be very happy to get that time.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

As long as you enjoy the run and the sites of London that is the main thing.

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

That is so true Al, and I definitely shall.

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks for the (albeit unintentional) nudge AlMorr. It was lovely to be out on the tracks again. I had a bit of a tech fail too - couldn’t find my headphones - but just carried my phone. I’m looking forward to the journey again. Last time I wasn’t at all convinced I could do it as on older complete running novice. I know better now.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

I hadn’t realised you’d done C25K by memory Al - impressive! Hope you’re virtual Vitality 10k training is going well, it looks as though you’ll do it in a great time!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

My training for the London Vitality Virtual 10,000 is going very well thank you Oldgirlruns, I hope you are keeping well, I am not sure how many of "The Southsea Crew" are running in London or virtually like me in the London Vitality Virtual 10,000, the run in London is on the 2nd May, I intend to run the virtual version on Wednesday 4th May.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

It’s just Dexy5 and UpTheStanley doing the Vitality 10k from here Al. But there’s a group of familiar names planning a meet up and I expect there’ll be lots of posts about it before and after the event! Good luck with your run on the 4th!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Lovely to see you back here again Sybilw. Sometimes life just takes over, and it has to be said we have been through very strange times. But you are a runner and it won't take you long to get back to where you were. Some people have returned by doing the W3 runs, but you just take your time and do what feels right.😃

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy. Yes I’m thinking week 3 will be better as otherwise I’d find it a bit slow. As pure coincidence my youngest daughter started again today! She wasn’t fond of the weather as she liked it cold whereas spring 2018 was very warm. I’m glad to be back.

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

Whoops. I meant R3 runs, but if you want to break in gently doing all the runs from W3 is a great idea to build up those muscles again, and avoid injuries

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Slow and steady!

[CBDB Graduate10]

Hello, so glad to see you here again! I believe we might have started RunLEJOG4 at the same time? I’m still at it, having been transferred to a later cohort! 🤣🤣

I’m also redoing C25k! We got this!

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

A kindred spirit! I we’ve SO got this. 🙌

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

It’s great to see another of my trailblazers out there again… I was a couple of months behind you guys so you were amongst the first to show me that C25K was possible!

Welcome back to running and enjoy each and every step.

[Sybilw Graduate10]

Thank you. I know I was amazed it could work considering I’d NEVER run. Ever. Pure magic. I’ve never left this community though so I knew I’d be back!

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Hello Sybilw, Good to see you again 😊🏃🏻‍♀️ I also started in 2018. Lots has happened since then! May your find it lovely to be out on many of your runs.

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Sorry - I’m out of practice and didn’t properly ‘reply’ so please see below!! 😆

[Sybilw Graduate10]

Thank you. I’ve been quiet but I’ve kept my eye on everyone and their achievements. Glad to be active again.

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

I often used t reply to myself! 😂

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Welcome back to the fold Sybilw! Well done on restarting again- as you’ve been reading posts you’ll probably have spotted that a number of us have redone it recently! Enjoy!

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thank you. Yes I’ve kept up to speed and happy to see so many still out despite life and injuries getting in their way!

[Getfitok]

Welcome back & good luck with your running journey

[Sybilw Graduate10]

Thank you so much. Week 3 run today - this is my second run and worked out fine “Not pink” was the comment when I got back home!