C25K evalgelist

[unlikelyrunner]

W7R2 in the bag this morning. The gremlins seem to have deserted me - I hardly ever think I can't do it any more - quite amazing.

About 10 minutes in I was running along the disused railway line when a nice dogwalking lady stepped aside way sooner than necessary. I called out 'don't wait for me I'm very slow!', to which she said 'I'm jealous - I used to be a runner but had knee problems a few years ago'. I said 'I'm doing the C25K- it's brilliant' (by now I was passing her). She said 'what's that?' (now I'm jogging backwards) 'C25K!' to which she said 'thanks - I'll look that up as soon as I get home'.

Who would have thought... 2 months ago if you told me I'd be giving running advice to passers by I would have fallen off my chair laughing.

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It's brilliant isn't it? Truthfully without getting all political, I think this has to be some of the best money the NHS ever spent! It's a hidden gem and it feels a real pleasure to have found it. Glad you've kicked the gremlins away out of touch, and good luck to the podium...

[rolysmate Graduate]

Brilliant, I think once we get past the dreaded w5r3 the gremlins start to slip away

[unlikelyrunner Graduate in reply to rolysmate]

Yes I agree. Mine hung around for w6r1, but I haven't seen much of them since then.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Ha, unlikely runner😊 that made me chuckle... its happened to me too, they hear your heavy breathing but you don't want to speed up and ruin your run... 😆

Its a brilliant plan isn't it..first you worry that the walk breaks are finishing, then soon realise you don't need them anymore😄..

Keep going...you have totally cracked this now...good luck with W7 R3.x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done you! Sounds like a great run...knowing you can do it is the key... Positivity is the name of the game!

Carry on with these runs, enjoy them as they get longer, just let your newly-found running legs carry you along the path to the podium

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

....you'll have to look out for her on here!!!! Sounds like you had a good morning...