...for support, as right now I feel like I am getting none in "real" life. This morning I had my week 5 run 1 planned, and I was looking forward to it. Woke up pre-menstrual and a wee bit grumpy - calf muscles still a bit achy from last run. Mentioned this to my partner as I was getting my running gear on (him still languishing in bed at 7:30am), and his response? "Maybe running's not for you?"
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Really didn't need to hear that, and for the first 5 min run it was going round and round my head. That and my sister saying "I bet you only last a few weeks and then give up when winter kicks in".
Well, I smashed W5R1 and ran and ran. At a nice steady pace. I enjoyed it and came back feeling positive. It IS for me.
I don't think he meant to upset me, and it could be that he was trying reverse psychology (risky move), and he has made me breakfast so I forgive him. But it is all too easy to doubt yourself when you first start running, so you don't need it from elsewhere. I am just grateful I can come here for honesty and positivity! 😘
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Thank you for this lovely response. Despite this morning's mental blip, I do feel very positive and I AM going to finish the program. It has been very manageable so far! 😘
Thanks Truffe. 😀 My sister is an idiot and obviously doesn't know me very well, as I am really enjoying this - a bit of rain, wind or cold will never deter me. This morning's run filled me with renewed positivity!
The thing I am slowly working out is that the only the thing remains constant is running. Our moods, the view of others change, go up and down and can all be unsupportive - but through all this running is still there, patiently ready and waiting for us to take it up.
I told my ageing mum what I was doing and she burst out laughing. But you can and are doing it - and a brilliant job by the sounds of it too! It will become something just for you and very special too.
Maybe get ageing Mum to start... could that happen ? I am ageing.. and love it
Running gives you very precious 'me time'. In that time you are just you, not a partner, colleague, sibling, daughter. And only you know the truth about your commitment or desire to do the run and to keep it up.
You sound very committed to me and you are part of the very special running community.
Aw, thank you Jancanrun! You are right, I totally value that time I have alone running. It really is a good way to connect with yourself as an individual... most of all, I am enjoying challenging myself physically! I have a mentally challenging job, and running is a fantastic antidote. 😀 And you are right - I am totally committed to my running. Thank you for your support, fellow runner. 😘🏃♀️
Thank you so much, Jan-now-runs! Lovely reminder of why I am doing this - and that I AM doing this! Will not allow anyone to get in my positive headspace again! I am secretly hoping that I will inspire my b/f to get out there running himself...xxx
Really felt for you - sometimes other people's comments and reactions are just so upsetting! You know you want to do this and you ARE doing it, and you have this place always for support and cheerleading! Well done on your first week 5 run, by the end of the week you'll be past half way through! Amazing stuff xx
Thank you, dear icklegui. I think I was feeling more sensitive than normal today (normally I would have told him to shove off with a comment like that!) I love this forum; all the support a gal could ever need! And yes, cannot quite believe I am in week 5! xxx
Well done you!!!! Getting out there and squishing all those pesky gremlin comments!!!!
You can do this... you ARE doing this, and we are right there with you.... good job he made your breakfast... I had my best teacher cross voice all ready for him
Oh I would love him to get a Floss telling off! Funnily enough, I think maybe he has helped me... More than ever, I am going prove to him that running IS for me. I don't need to prove *that* to myself, I know it is for me. 😀 Thank you for your support, lovely Flossie. x
When i started..my sister told me I was too old.. she still thinks that... even though I now run at 10K...now, what is the phrase... oh yes.. " Am I bovvered tho ?" No!!!!!!x
Pffffft. Sisters, eh?! My sis is older than me and hugely competitive. I think I frustrate her cos I refuse to compete with her. And too old?!? Pffft again. Did you see the lovely posts from our 83 year old runner today?
Get in girl!! You're obviously rocking it, and if you've got the motivation and you're enjoying it ... then of course it's for you!! The people on here are awesome aren't they. We've got your back! 😊
Aw my heart nearly burst when I read that. Good on you, you just keep on getting out there and enjoy your time running and in the process prove them wrong. Big hugs x
Thank you for your lovely words, J9. I honestly don't understand where their negativity is coming from, as I have been full of the joys of spring since starting this programme, and not once buckled or failed to get out on a run when I said I would! Pfffft to them! I will prove them wrong, quietly and stoically. 😘😘
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Well done on your first week 5 run, by the end of the week you'll be past half way through! Amazing stuff xx
Thanks guys!
Thank you and I ran 5K!! 
Finally 🎓 graduation day - Thanks Guys 
Thank you guys. You were right...😀
How much distance do you guys cover?
