It’s been a while I know, but have been keeping an eye on your lovely posts and finally I have something to write about too.
Life took over a while ago and running wasn’t on my agenda but I came to the conclusion that even if things are not going smoothly, I generally feel mentally stronger and more able to cope when I run. That should read - especially when things are not going smoothly !
I started C25k again and graduated for a 3rd time a few weeks back. I’ve been going out 3 times a week for 30-35mins. Today I decided I was going to try 5k. When I did this a couple of years ago, it took around the 45min mark but I’ve learned that for me, this is all about the process and not speed so just went out for an enjoyable trot. The weather was quite warm but a bit blowy.
I can’t quite believe I did 5k in 40 mins 11 secs. and this is with what I thought was quite a strong head wind on the sea front for the last kilometre ! Didn’t listen to anything - just my own headspace.
I’m glad I’ve found my happy place with running again and feel part of this wonderful community once more.
Even though I haven’t posted recently, thank you all for being there - your posts have been inspirational and one of the reasons I got going again🏃♀️💪🏃♀️
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Sounds like you are right back in the swing of it! Good run!
Good to hear that running helps your head space. I totally empathise. When life is going through one of those tough phases it's so much harder to get out of the door but the relief provided by a run is more welcome than ever.
Thanks W7 - you’re right. I’ve discovered when I really don’t want to go for a run, that is precisely the time it will do me the most good - perfect therapy and self help 😀
Lovely post and I completely agree how we can sometimes let things slip when “life” gets in the way - when running is often the very thing that’s gets us through! Well done!🙂
So good to hear you are back out there 61Lady . I had a few things going on recently and the last thing I felt like doing was going for a run, but as you say, that’s when we need it the most! Well done on a brilliant 5k. 😊😊😊
Good to see you back here... just getting out there and finding that the legs and your running body know exactly what to do, is terrific!
So, so many of us have repeated C25K over the last two years, and many, many of us have had similar feelings to you, letting life, or unable to stop life issues, getting in the way of our running. I over used my running to escape things and ended up having to stop for a while!
The mental benefits of our running, when done properly, are immense, as are the physical benefits.
Do please, stay around and do keep posting your runs. It really does help, to share and let others know that the running always waits, no matter how long we are away!
Thanks for your support OF. It took me such a long time to appreciate the mental benefits which was probably the reason I didn’t return earlier - just didn’t see the connection 🙄Now I enjoy the “me time”
Thank you S55 - embarking on Juju’s Magic plan next … and I’ve joined the HU team for the Vitality Running World Cup so hoping to keep on track this time 🤞
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