Never give up

Well here we are again after a loooong absence, fits and starts with running, silly niggly injuries, aches and pains , life and work stresses getting in the way,

Finally decided enough was enough and went back to the start C25K week 1 ... that was just over 9 weeks ago, completing all runs with no fuss or drama, well except for the rubbish and changeable weather. Finally completed week 9 run 3 last Friday with a full non stop 5k in 37:35 .. not fast but a very welcome achievement ..

My original C25K was approx 4 years ago seems like a lifetime but the same feelings of achievement and being positive.. not making any plans at this time regarding distance or times just very happy to be out in the fresh air running again with some confidence ..

I am now 60+ , an ex smoker of 4+ years ... the message here is never give up , no matter what life or running brings you ... the benefits far outweigh any negatives if there are any ..

It is good to be back

[Tbae]

Great post and great achievement.

Many enjoyable miles ahead and as you post benefits also.

What grit and determination.🌟👏👏

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Rob, welcome back! It's so great to see you here again 👋👋👋

I'm so pleased for you as I recall you had big struggles last time you were here. Well done for your second graduation and I look forward to reading your posts again. Whoop whoop, here's to a "welcome back to the fold" party 🍾🎉🎈🤗

[Hidden in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks Irishprincess for the warm welcome 😊 my running path has certainly had lots of ups and downs along the way...

[misswobble Graduate]

hello again! glad you;re back to running!

[Duddles Graduate]

Congratulations. Great message at the end about not giving up and the benefits of running. Like you I have completed Couch a couple of times and then lapsed and am now re-booting again, and up to Week 6. I can give you ten years or so (anyone else remember getting their sweets with the Ration Book?) and the message from people like us. and so many on here, is that if we can do it, ANYONE can.

[Hidden in reply to Duddles]

Well Done to you Duddles , couldn't agree more .

I only remember green shield stamps 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Good to see you back Rob.

Most of us have to regroup at some point and rebuild our running. I just did my first 10k for about six months, so I know what it is like to be building back up again.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Hidden in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks IannodaTruffe it really is good to back and well done your 10k

[useitorloseit Graduate]

Hello again Rob! Glad to see you getting back out there. You've had it a bit up and down, haven't you? Sometimes life just goes that way …

Take care, and keep posting x

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Thanks useitorloseit .. it has been very up and down . Glad to be back in the swing of it again 😊