I'm new here...

[FionaTC]

Not actually brave enough to post until now... but I've completed Week 4, Run 1, and not actually died, so I'm beginning to think I may actually be capable of running, at least a bit. I'm totally admiring all of you have made it all the way through the program. My running is all outdoors, along rural lanes and on forestry commission tracks. Usually with two dogs who occasionally distract me and give me a much needed break...

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Hi FionaTC ...you are brave, you have got to Wk 4 in the midst of winter (unless you are running in Australia 😊)

You can do this too...it works..as you already know if you take the runs slow and steady. Posting on here can be very helpfull, as well as advice there are always people ready to offer encouragement and tips. Knowing you will post a run report often gives you the incentive to get out there and we are always keen to hear about your progress.😊

Welcome and good luck with W4 R2.

[Razouski in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

As Jan-now-runs suggested, I've definitely found the idea of posting a run report after each run a great incentive to keep going. While I'm doing my run if I start to flag or the gremlins get me instead of giving up, I just think how I'm going to tell my virtual running buddies about how I conquered them. So it will be lovely to hear about your runs FionaTC.

[FionaTC]

Thanks Jan - I'm running in Wales, so it's cold, but at least not too sweaty! Encouragement appreciated!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to FionaTC]

Even more envious now.. love Wales, North and mid especially... some of the FC sites are wonderful there.. lucky you x

[Irish-John Graduate in reply to FionaTC]

God I miss Wales! The people are among the most interesting in the world to chat with, the landscape is beautiful and it's both far enough yet close enough to my original home to be comfortable : )

Welcome to the forum Fiona

[skysue16 Graduate]

Well done on your progress so far, you are doing brilliantly. I also run on forest tracks quite a bit, with my Springer, and sometimes along single track roads. What dogs do you have?

[FionaTC in reply to skysue16]

A standard poodle called Trysor and a Welsh spaniel called Cadi - they're both loving this new running thing. It covers a lot more ground than walks tend to in winter!

[poppypug Graduate]

Welcome aboard Fiona !

Well done on your progress so far, please keep posting ( don't be scared )

We will cheer you along your way xxx

[RainbowC Graduate]

Welcome! This is a friendly place, full of encouraging people who've been where you are and found the benefits and fun of running!

Do keep reading and keep posting - there's always lots of encouragement on here!

[orchards Graduate]

Well done getting started in winter! I should think forestry commission tracks are a lovely place to run. How muddy do they get, though? I run through orchards (surprise ) a lot and some of them are getting very muddy now, though it does depend a bit on where the apple-picking machinery has been. Do let us know how you are getting on.

[FionaTC in reply to orchards]

The main tracks tend to be fine, it's the dude paths that get bogged n and muddy. I'm doing the C25K part on the way out, on the proper tracks, then walking the dogs back via the little paths, so they get to rootle about a bit more. Orchards sound like fun, with windfalls in autumn

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Wow... well done and Welcome! Great to have you hear on this fantastic forum!

Loads of friendly tips and advice. We all run the programme in our own way, at our own pace, but know that there is total support from everyone

Lucky, lucky you, your routes sound absolutely wonderful...I love, as many of us do, the outdoor running, in all weathers...just got back to my lanes and fields after a stint on the IC with broken ribs, where I had to use my cross trainer to keep fitness levels up. When I got outside again, it was like discovering it all over again!

You are well on the way, so keep posting maybe, you will find us a really friendly bunch.

[FionaTC in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks, I'm really appreciating all the messages

[Flossie22 Graduate]

Welcome Fiona! Great to hear from you and you're already on to week 4! That's brilliant. Your outdoor running sounds great, good luck with the rest of the programme and post again soon! 👏🏻👏🏻🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻😀😀

[misswobble Graduate]

Hi forestry tracks should be nice and soft 😊 Stick with the programme and you'll be fine ☺

[loisamelia Graduate]

Hi Fiona and welcome. I felt like you did at week 4 but if I can do it so can you. Keep at it and you'll be a graduate before you know it

[Davoda Graduate]

Nice to meet you, Fiona and welcome onboard.

I agree Forest tracks with dogs sounds ideal

Once I found this forum, I also "wrote" some of my posts while I was running!

Well done on getting almost half way through the programme & your first post!