Hi everyone. I haven't posted here for quite a while but I'm still around and more importantly still running
This time last year I was obese and told my blood pressure was high but being a stubborn soul refused medication. Nothing much changed until in May I discovered C25K. I had a very slow, painful start but stuck with it. A year on I am 4 stone lighter, my blood pressure is normal and I have so much more energy.
I still haven't achieved 5km in 30 minutes but on Sunday managed it in 33mins 55 secs but my first attempt took 46 mins 28 secs. Nor have I reached a distance of 10km but I have extended my running capability to 7.1km. However, for a girl who failed to run 400 mtrs at school, many many moons ago, without stopping for a breather this is quite impressive.
I have run in snow (well sleet if I'm being totally honest!), rain, frost, the dark and this morning gusty winds. As I turned onto a sheltered path, grateful for some respite, I spotted the shadow of a runner in the early morning sun and do you know what that runner was me!
So for anyone just starting, thinking about having a go, or simply struggling. Stick with it, go for it and enjoy. Coz if I can anyone can.
Happy running to you all
"I spotted the shadow of a runner...and do you know what that runner was me!"
This is truly the most wonderful post OldPossum. Every up and down, high and low, the struggles, the successes, all wrapped up in that shadow.
Inspirational. Truly. 😊
Thanks. How are you getting on McFitty ?
Not as well as you! 😁But hanging on in there!
I bet you are doing better than you are letting on 😀😀
I do wish that were the case! Littlest pooch had her knee replaced early Jan. 6 weeks crate rest became 12, with constant monitoring. I'm getting out as and when but it's a bit hit and miss at the moment. Get this... I even resorted to an old Jane Fonda workout on YouTube the other day😂😂😂
Blimey. Isn't that the old mantra of "no pain no gain"! You're a very brave woman 👏
Really sorry to hear about your little pooch. I hate it when they are poorly, you always feel so helpless. I hope she is recovering well.
She's beginning to put some weight on it and final xrays in a couple of weeks😊
I should be okay for the next blindfold run😆
Aaaaagh!!! Fazzical has gone back to the beginning and started all over again. Only outside this time not in his hamster wheel 😀