Spoiler alert

[Rob_and_his_westie]

For those about to embark on C25K but who would like to know how the process pans out in the real world, I thought I would provide this quick reference to the major phases that you go through along the way. Some of my fellow graduates may recognise some of this...

(Warning. May contain spoilers)

You're doing what?

That sounds like a good Idea.

What exactly is a podcast?

Well, I do have those trainers I bought in Wilkos in 2005....

I just walked out the door; can't turn back now

The whole world is watching me.....

I get it, it's only a light jog, phew.

A minute? A WHOLE MINUTE?

Two more times this week? Seriously?

I need some decent footwear, but I'll run in an old T-shirt.....

Sportsdirect have (another) sale on..... Mmmm day-glo yellow....

And exactly what is wrong with a 50 year old bloke wearing hi-vis running tights?

For goodness sake Laura, are we nearly there yet?

Twenty minutes. A WHOLE TWENTY MINUTES?

Garmin, my precious.....gollum...gollum....

Graduation!

Why can't I run 5k in 30 minutes?

Must do PB....must do PB....

(Dreams) Park Run....Sponsored 5k.....half marathon....marathon.....OLYMPIC MEDAL FOR ***** SAKE!

Why can't I run 10k in 60 minutes?

Why isn't the whole world watching me?

Why don't you try this?

You can't run in those trainers you bought in Wilkos in 2005.

Me? Obsessed? No..... gollum....gollum...

[Windswept1 Graduate]

Yep, recognise all of that!

[Hidden]

Brilliant summary of the journey... I certainly recognise a fair few of those!

That's made my day! Thanks!

[AncientMum Graduate]

Hahahahah wonderful, truly wonderful Yep, recognise a good 90% of that

[AncientMum Graduate]

Lol, how true

[pot58 Graduate]

He! He! That is so true...I could add procrastination....."it looks a bit wet out.......I've had a hard day at work...to .......Good it's raining let's go......I need a run after my day at work!!

[tanyag_163 Graduate]

fantastic summary

[spoonierunning Graduate]

[BoPeep9009 Graduate]

Hee hee nice one!!! Rings true ...

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

Only 3/4 way through (not even thought about 10k yet, triathlon first) but resonate with it all. Great post.

[notbad Graduate]

Fab, thanks

[no-excuse Graduate]

How true! Lovely thanks! x

[Latte_Lady Graduate]

Love it!

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Great post. Recognise such a lot of it!

Has it really turned us all into monsters?

[Tomas Graduate]

Sounds familiar

[AmberC Graduate]

Love it, I can certainly identify with a lot of those remarks. Great to see it all written down......newbies will know they are not alone in these feelings.

[Mummysaurus Graduate]

Fantastic I can also relate to soooooo many of those

[Lavender1962 Graduate]

LOL Great reference for newbies! We can relate and realize we are not alone

[ajwyld Graduate]

Excellent !

Yesterday afternoon I seriously caught myself thinking "hope the rain starts soon so I can go for a run" seriously ?!

[Hidden]

Brilliant, just brilliant and so very true.

Has the new look forum got a "library" where gems like this can be kept so that they can be read and re-read as and when by both new and old members.

Would be nice if it had. HINT! HINT!

[Vixchile Graduate]

That is great!!!

[cathryn14 Graduate]

Wonderful. You made me smile after a rubbish day!

[tal31 Graduate]

Brilliant!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Been there, done that! Nice one.