Am I finally a runner🤔

[ChelleyMoonshine]

I started the couch to 5k back in 2018 and following that, ran in my local 10k race, which if I'm honest...I hated!After the aftermath of COVID I started the couch to 5k again which I really enjoyed, but shortly after completing this and running regular 5k's I got a knee injury which took some time to heal and put a stop to the running.

I started the couch to 5k again in April this year. I took it slowly, never deviated from the programme, did the warm ups/stretches etc and now I am running 8k with ease, love and a feeling of freedom. It's like I've finally learnt how to run and enjoy it, and my next stop is my local 10k race in September! Who knows what will be next.❤️❤️❤️

[Annieapple Administrator]

🍏Amazing you, putting in all that hard work!! Yes the secret is to take it slowly and to not do too much too soon! Hope the 10k challenge goes well when it happens. For now you are a ⭐️

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Of course you are a runner, well done for sticking with it

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

What a superb update! There’s nothing like getting injured to make you appreciate the joy running can bring. So glad you’re back. Wishing you all the best and looking forward to updates ❤️❤️❤️

[Cmoi Graduate10]

You're most definitely a runner ChelleyMoonshine ! It's not taking part in races or other events, or going fast or running far that makes you a runner, it's simply getting out there and running at your pace, your way.

Wishing you lots of future running fun!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Well you know the answer to your question - you always were a runner…injury can sometimes be part of the journey unfortunately but it is great to hear you are back and enjoying your runs again! Well done…now to get myself off this injury couch too!!🙂

[Annieapple Administrator in reply to Sandraj39]

I can hear the longing!! 🤗

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Annieapple]

🙏🙂🏃‍♀️

[ChelleyMoonshine in reply to Sandraj39]

I hope your injury recovers soon🤗

[Folkylass Graduate10]

Hey ChelleyMoonshine of course you are a runner and you’ve always been a runner Your first attempt ,your second attempt and recovering from a knee injury ? you were and still are a runner. So now you know for definite go out there and smash your 10k in September. You will enjoy it I’m sure and in the mean time

Keep running! Keep smiling! ….you runner you!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👍😂🥰

[ChelleyMoonshine]

Wow! Thanks for all the messages. What a supportive group! I definitely feel like a runner now!!?🏃‍♀️🙌💪🤗

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to ChelleyMoonshine]

It’s a great place for support!☺️

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Enjoy your running ChelleyMoonshine, we are a very supportive group here on C25K, onwards and upwards 🏃🏾 👍