W1 R2- feeling good

[MamaHogg]

Today, I completed run 2 and far exceeded my own expectations.... maybe I really CAN do this after all!

I have never been a runner (not very good at it and never enjoyed it!) but have always desperately wanted to run. My weight has always been my barrier and excuse (at only 5ft 3in and 17st 11lb it really is an issue), but inspiring stories from others who are bigger and have been successful have pushed me to give it a go.

So I finally bit the bullet on Sunday and forced myself out there for the first run. It was bloody hard and I had to walk the last 3 run sections, but it gave me a sense that I could achieve it in increments and I was surprised by how much I actually enjoyed it and looked forward to getting out again. However, my own demons had crept back in on my rest day. The pain in my legs was immense and walking was a challenge! I had read some posts about people who had found run 2 much harder than the first and found the whole thing incredibly daunting, but somehow, managed to talk myself IN to getting out again (a new phenomenon for me!) aided by a pair of new trainers.

So here I am today, having completed run 2 and I have to say it felt bloody AMAZING!!! Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would complete ALL the run sections and feel as in control and energised as I did!! But after reading some posts on here, i realised i needed to slow my pace more (i didn't think it was possible to go any slower, but it really was and it made all the difference) and take the walk sections a little slower too.

Just wanted to share my success (cause I'm feeling pretty chuffed with myself 😀) and let any others in my position know that you really CAN do it! Xx

[Bridget007 Graduate]

Well done! And so you should feel chuffed! 😊😊

[CarolineKC Graduate]

Fantastic and well done!

[LadyP79]

I know that feeling!! You have that nagging voice in your head that says you can't do it so when you do, you blow a massive raspberry to that voice and get a big fat smile on your face. Well done. Onwards and upwards 😊

[carmour1983 Graduate]

Well done, I just started today, so it's nice to read other people's stories, helps you realise you are not alone, I don't feel as though I'll ever be able to run 5k but I'm going to follow this and reading other stories should help me stick to it x

[MamaHogg in reply to carmour1983]

I not thinking about that big end goal just yet. Planning on just taking it 1 day at a time and repeating until I feel like I can do it 😀 we'll get there in time xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done you, carry on keeping it slow and steady

[Hidden]

So inspiring! My first run was a shock (I missed the last few running intervals and walked instead) but, like you, I got new trainers and tried again. Knowing what to expect and adjusting to what we can do is half the battle. Onwards and upwards xx

[MamaHogg]

Thanks everyone! I'm usually the first to say I can't, so i'm determined this time to give myself the benefit of the doubt! We can do this! X

[Christianne57 Graduate]

Well done!!