Newbie on week 2

[Hunkamunka]

Hi I have started well I think and I am into week 2. I just wanted to ask when will I start to enjoy it? At the moment it is tough but I am determined to do it. I have never run before and at the age of 45 thought it was time to take some time for me and get fit.

[Plumesworld Graduate]

It took me until week 5 to start enjoying it! Just let your sense of achievement carry you to that point!

[Hunkamunka Graduate in reply to Plumesworld]

Thank you, I will grit my teeth and keep running.

[OldPossum]

I'm just flying with my sense of achievement - does that count as enjoyment. Certainly helps dull the pain 😀

[Hunkamunka Graduate in reply to OldPossum]

I think that's as good as it gets at the moment! My running buddies keep talking about endorphins and I am looking for them but I haven't found them yet!

[OldPossum]

I thought they swam in the English Channel 😀

[Hunkamunka Graduate in reply to OldPossum]

Haha! Maybe that's where I'm going wrong!

[OldPossum]

I will post as soon as I find them though especially if they feel good.

[Hunkamunka Graduate in reply to OldPossum]

Thank you, me too!

[Hidden]

Most of the time its tough imho but just sometimes everything comes together and you can just RUN !! Those rare occasions make it all worthwhile.

[Mollydex Graduate]

It was week 7 for me. I miss it now if I don't run

[plop Graduate]

I'm on week 8, it's weird sometimes you don't want to do it other times you're itching to get out on the next run. Also when you complete a week or a tricky run you do get a real high. I didn't feel like running today but by the end I was trying to go a bit faster. Wait until you complete week 5 then see what I mean.

[Slinkyminky Graduate]

Week 5 Run 3; you will feel on top of the world!!

[Donkeywhistler Graduate]

It will come.🐢...🏃

[Hidden]

Hi Hunka

I am turning 45 this year and have never 'enjoyed' running in the past. However I am basically healthy and could think of no good reason not to do the C25k so here I am in week 3 plodding through.

I have more energy and a more positive outlook already. I am enjoying the challenge that doing regular exercise brings and beginning to find it easier to get out of bed for a run in the morning. Not sure when I will begin to enjoy it but I know I am feeling better about myself ....

[Hunkamunka Graduate]

Thank you for all of your replies. I guess enjoyment encompasses lots of feelings related to the run even if it doesn't always include the run itself! I am feeling more positive after reading your experiences and will trust the process! Thank you 😊