Grateful

[Seanjack]

I am so grateful for the support that is offered on here, actually makes me quite emotional. I wish I had this kind of support in other areas of my life. I am running to loose weight but mainly to fight depression. The running and the support are really helping - thank you!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

All friends here..you are never alone...stay strong x

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

So pleased to hear that your running and this forum are helping.🙂 I started running to regain fitness, knowing that it might also help with the anxiety I struggle with from time to time. The difference it has made to my overall emotional wellbeing has been immense and when I had a long time on the injury couch this summer, it was my mental fitness that I was more worried about losing!! I know that I have found a new confidence through running that has also transferred to other areas of my life. I have actually (at the age of 52!) started to genuinely believe in ME!!!🙂🏃🏽‍♀️ I really hope you keep running and posting - we are a caring, sharing bunch on here!😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Sandra ... x

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

🙂x stronger now, Oldfloss.

[icklegui Graduate]

Yup you're not the only one. I can't say the forums about mental health have been anywhere near as helpful as this! They serve a purpose for sure but this place is so uplifting

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Lovely post...we're all friends on here, running along side by side...I'm glad you've found this forum, there's loads of advice, encouragement, support & friendship...it's a lovely place..keep sharing your journey with us all, we look forward to hearing from you

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

It was reading this forum, over four years ago, that convinced me that I could actually learn to run if I followed the C25k plan. I was very taken with the non judgemental, supportive positivity that flowed from here and to be honest, apart from about three or four posts over the intervening period, I can't remember any posters who didn't fit in with that ethos.

Whether we are a self selecting group, or in fact are representative of society at large I don't know, but it certainly makes me feel that the majority of people on this planet are decent caring individuals. I have confided in this community in a way that I have not done elsewhere, nor could have imagined that I would ever do years ago, simply because of the warmth and genuine empathy that is exhibited here on a daily basis.

There is nearly always someone here who has had similar experiences and as I always say, everything in your life can affect your running, so surely becomes legitimate subject matter for discussion here.

Long may we preserve that supportive ethos.

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

So well said.🙂

[Hidden in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Well said. I've found support here, hope from time to time have supported others, and delight in the fact everyone here continues and extends the support. The most virtuous circle of friendship and help I've ever come across...

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

That's lovely JCR...heartwarming x

[Hidden in reply to Mummycav]

True dat... really is I was very wary about social media, people boasting about perfect lives etc, and then there is here, which is so unlike the internet's photoshopped, instagram perfect life. Just normal people trying to do a fantastic thing. Oh and they do...!!!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Well said JCR...well said

No pictures of peoples tea's etc just stories of true grit!!

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Totally agree...I am not normally one for posting anywhere...v odd ones on fb but this one is THE BEST!!! 😊😊

[Hidden]

I am new on here this week & already feel right at home.i am also running to benefit myself as i suffer with depression.i was really inspired by the programme on BBC Mind over Marathon...not sure if you watched it?it was brilliant & i am really looking forward to feeling the benefits.we are all in this together 😊

[Sweatyfaced Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I also watched and found "Mind over marathon" inspirational when I was just starting out and too shy to do anything other than watch this forum!

You're gonna love it Seanjack ; we'll suck you in, support you every step and make sure you amaze yourself! Slow and steady and come here when you need us! 😁

[sjs1969 Graduate]

We've all drawn inspiration from fellow runners and maybe one of the reasons why this forum is so supportive is because we are all so amazed/convinced by the positivity that comes with this running lark and so want to share it with others? after all, we are starting to believe in ourselves and what we can achieve 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to sjs1969]

Anything... anything we want to

[WendyACJ]

I have also found this site amazing, very friendly and helpful. I don't feel so alone and that people care about me achieving my goals.

[Polly2810 Graduate]

Best bunch ever here!! 👍🏻

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Polly2810]

😘

[Decker]

...everything everyone else said, plus I can honestly say that in just months this group has changed my outlook on myself, on what I believe I am capable of, the example I set and how I see the potential in the people around me - especially my kids. There is something special here, and so you have come to the right place for more reasons than simply health - which is no slouch of a reason in itself!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Decker]

❤️

[Rhodalewis Graduate]

Love this thread. Sums up the very best of this running community. It is amazing how people you have never met can be supportive. You all carried me through my 28 minute run this morning ..I loved it. And absolutely agree about the positive effect it has on mental wellbeing. I can be feeling quite low but once I'm out running I concentrate on each step and by the end I feel great. Thank you to you all

[Debbie698]

Smashing forum - lots of support here Seanjack😬