Completed W5R1 twice, as I suspected I would, as my running buddy was struggling with the 5 minute stints. She has now decided to repeat week 4 as she isn't feeling any accomplishment. Fair enough, I completely get that. I suggested we find a place to run where we could still run together, albeit different durations, but where we could 'look out' for each other on these dark nights (even if it meant running in random directions on a local playing field). Although I'm gunning to move on, I wasn't going to abandon her. However, she's opted to continue the programme in the gym on the treadmill because she finds it easier. Fair enough, I completely get that too. Unfortunately, the treadmill option isn't for me (I like to feel myself moving over the ground, not the ground being in control and moving under me)..!! I chose to run so I could get air in my lungs, embrace the elements and try to combat that most dreaded feeling that winter brings.
So, whilst I understand and totally respect the reasons for her choice, I suddenly feel quite lonely and daunted by it all.
Sorry to dampen the mood. I know I've got to pull on my big girl compression pants and get a grip but I'm just feeling a little
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Hang on, Hang on, There's loads of us here running alongside you. Don't be sad....
And your running buddy will do what she needs to do and hopefully will catch you up in the next few weeks. Keep on with your running journey
I may be strange(hopefully not) but I do think about my running buddies on this forum when I am out running - never be lonely but I do enjoy running alone sometimes 👋👋
I was abandoned too but it's fine; in fact if I'm honest it's better. I don't have to coordinate times to go anymore and I can choose my route, which is a bit more urban now to ensure in lit areas. We will run with you and support you all the way in spirit if not physically. Much better out in the open that on a boring treadmill I agree. Good luck. :0)
You can do it, no probs.... Like everyone's said, we are all here, take us with you! (Thank gawd you are passed the piggy back stage!) Once you've had me staggering, stumbling, grunting and coughing next to you, you'll be glad to be on your own! Seriously, you know that whenever you feel alone on a run, we'd all be there cheering you on.
Can you encourage your hubby and the dog to take it up too? Then you can listen to him gasping his way round too!
I run on my own but know there are lots of wonderful supportive people on the forum to celebrate my progress. Keep it up and keep us posted so we can support you too 🏃♀️😊
I had a sudden rush of vulnerability earlier, which also brought about a severe lack of motivation.
If ever faced with a 'sticky' situation, I'd like to think I could (try to) hold my own. But because every ounce of my energy gets used up when I run, I feel weak and vulnerable and know I couldn't fight off a crisp bag if it blew in my face..!! Combined with the need to have loud music pouring through my earphones, I'm effectively deaf to my surroundings too. 2 pairs of eyes look out for each other, especially in the dark. Suddenly I was one pair of eyes down 😔
Unfortunately, lately, there have been some pretty unpleasant things happening in our little town. Hence feeling the way I did.
However, fantastic hubby and guard pooch came to the rescue tonight..... again..... They hovered around the middle of the park as I chugged my way round the outside. Every so often my dog joined me as my husband ventured to the perimeter to wave my water bottle at me as I crawled past (at which point I'd shine my phone torch up under my chin and give him a Blair Witch face) 😱 ....but he never even noticed 🙈
Oh no, Fishypieface, hubby doesn't do running and, to be completely honest, that's 17 and a 1/2 stone I wouldn't want to piggy back home if he decided to try..!! 😳 He did point out that I wasn't gasping tonight - that's probably because I'd stopped breathing altogether 😂😂
So, under watchful eyes of husband and dog, I ran ... (kind of) alone in the dark tonight. It felt good and I bloody smashed it...!!! W5R3, look out, you're next 🤗
Thank you ALL for being there with me, on that dark soggy field, you have no idea how comforting that was and how big a smile you brought to my face 😊😘
Now, do I have any offers to towel off my feet...??? 😉
Ah, you do make me laugh! Well done for turning it around and bloody smashing it!! You are doing so well and you will manage this on your own, maybe with your security duo in tow, but hey, people might start asking your for your autograph! And us lot will always be cheering/nagging/hollering on from the side lines. Towelling off feet.... ooo, blimey, would you look at the time... nite nite!! x
Thank youuuuu, I loved it..!! Haha, perhaps I need a name for them 😂 I have suggested buying him a bike 🚴 so he can wobble along beside me. However, I fear we might get competitive 🤣
Cheering/nagging and hollering is exactly what I need, along with someone to dry my feeeee ... oh ... nite nite ☹️ 😁x
I can understand that totally..I am going to be going a mixture of inside and out as I am not keen on running alone at night. It’s a shame there aren’t loads of C25K clubs around so we could run in numbers...I suppose could join running club but that would still only be 1 per wk. Keep With it!!
C25K clubs would be fantastic. Can you imagine the support everyone would get..?? Yet a running 'club' doesn't appeal to me (maybe it will when I can run and breathe at the same time) 😂 Thank you, I will. You too..!! 😊
Hi I can't run on a treadmill , there's nothing to look at or enjoy, and time for me passes slower when running on a treadmill, and then I start thinking about work and get frustrated.....
I run outside, alone however at times it is lonley , so I picked my spots, the parks offer company and nodding at fellow (note the fellow..) runners, the streets when you don't need it.
I'm looking forward to my first park run , when I hope to find more running buddies
Well done. Of course it's safety first and just feeling comfortable will make the running easier. I do hope your husband can continue to support you as clearly you are mega keen. I do hope you can carry on and finish soon. Loved the entertaining account. Very funny. Keep going xx
He will continue to support me - I've told him I'm buying him a bike, so he has no choice but to come out with me. He won't run, so he can bloody well ride..!! 😂
I'll definitely keep going, I seem to have fallen in love with this 'alien' thing they call running 🤗
Yes indeed. I am starting to enjoy it more now I am not completely knackered all the time. You might get your husband fit at the same time. That would be good x
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