Isn’t it amazing the amount of things you think about during these longer runs. I wasn’t thinking about major life changing things just general stuff. I am happy to say that today I noticed I was bobbing along quite nicely without gasping too much for breath except when I had the long pull back up the hill to the farm. During todays run at 6am I was thinking:
I enjoy listening to podcasts, it was really nice to have Ed Sheeran running with me on a desert Island during his desert Island disc selection. What podcast should I listen to next?
I am constantly surprised that I can actually do this. (thought this several times during the run) and smiled a lot.
I am less clumsy, I seem to have my app and podcast working in harmony now, I haven’t dropped my glasses during any run in the past two weeks, a definite improvement.
I still haven’t got my dress code right, jacket was on, then off, then on again.
I thought through each of my science lessons for the day.
I am breathing
Nothing is hurting too much.
I must stop eating junk because I think I can get away with it now I am running. Improve your diet you will run better!
I must drink more water.
I thought about many of you and your posts, about how I wouldn’t have been brave enough to do this without you.
Overall, I thought I am actually in the process of achieving something I never dreamed was possible and loving it.
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Tonight I mainly thought ‘I can’t do this. I’m too tired. I’m not in the mood.’ Another night I’m like ‘this is easy, shall I go faster for a bit’. It’s funny how runs differ so much.
yes I have to make that conscious effort to make sure I'm going nice and slow. Relax, the key word, all my difficulties in past runs have been down to me having a little panic!
Great post! Still in admiration over you running up and down those beautifully picturesque but very big hills! You are my inspiration to keep going so keep running please . . . W4R3 for me next & still loving every run x x
lol I am sure the next run I could be back into the can I ..cant I mode of running but it was great to appreciate just how far I had come. I hope you are still on the road to recovery
Good for you, believe me I have been up, down and all over the place but for some reason that last run, all 25 minutes of it just seemed to click into place. No guarantee I will feel the same next run. Good luck for your next run
Great post and well done. Since my last post I’ve had extreme lower back pain which set me back. 5 days and no running and feel terrible. This has picked me up!
oh no I am so sorry to hear that. It took me a little while for my back to strengthen up. I started doing some strengthening exercises and that has helped. I hope you get back to it
I agree...fabulous post. Love it. And you've inspired me. I graduated last autumn and giving myself a hard time at the moment as trying to get to 10k and struggling. You've made me think about how far I've come. I run round Parkrun every week...5k..and I'm still running.
Thank you for your post...you have made me celebrate what I've achieved rather than what I can't do. Happy running...and good luck with choosing the right outfit each time!! Always one of my biggest challenges!! I've even brouught shorts to wear in this hot weather!!
I'm going to follow you so I can celebrate your graduation. X
Thank you, and all you graduates and 5K park runners are an inspiration to me. That is my next goal a 5K park run. Shorts! How exciting, that could be my goal, I haven't quite got the confidence to bare the legs just yet lol
I'm excited for you... this would be such a big step for you instead of stealth-running. Safe to say I think that this programme has given you more than fitness. Your confidence is clearly growing with each week and it's just great to see your wellbeing improve like this. I'm always looking to see how you're getting on, so just know as you run along that you have a huge fan club and support team running behind you, cause I know in not the only one. I'm especially pleased at how far you've come with those nay sayers you were surrounded by, it's also good to see not only egg on their faces but the turnaround of them wishing to join you and presumably the new support they are now giving you. Keep on keeping on, you are inspirational!
Another lovely post. Great to hear that it’s going well for you. I’ve got a friend doing this too...and she mentioned the joy of head space when I saw her last. I’m struggling at the mo but am plugging on. One more day till the weekend! 👍👍👍
Im sorry you are struggling at the moment. We all get those tricky times and I know how fickle this running thing can be, I could come a cropper next run but hopefully we are getting the skills to keep on running physically and mentally. Let us know how you get on
The first time I read one of your posts, it was because some "friends" had laughed at the idea that you ran. The difference in tone between that post and this one proves that you were right, and they were wrong. RESULT! Happy running, girl. You rock.
I feel a different person too, much more confident. I was quite happy to tell my friends yesterday that I can run for 25 minutes, they are becoming interested in my progress and I haven't had any negativity for a few weeks now..progress indeed
Great post. Sometimes we run the risk of turning our running into a constant sequence of challenges: to run further, or faster, etc. We should all spend time just enjoying and being in the moment.
Once my breath calms down it is very much like meditating for me - there is a clarity and purpose to putting the next foot forward, then the next, then the next. And, like during meditation, my mind wanders off to things which are going on in life and then I bring it back to my steps.
Despite being hard work I find it immensely relaxing now.
Love your post. I too find after the first few minutes of agony that I fall into a calm and reflective mode. It might be because I am the Queen of the Plodders ( I don’t seem to be able to run fast at all..) and therefore not really pushing myself ( unlike you -all those hills!! ) but the time alone is great and I also love the early morning runs ... you are lucky to live in such wonderful country though. That would make anyone get out of bed early.
I know I should appreciate where I live more than I do instead of swearing at the hills when I run up! However I manage it because I’m the other queen of plodders lol
I will keep you posted on how I get on!. Hope it goes well.
The atmosphere at a Race for Life event is so amazing and uplifting. This will be my first year being able to run as had to walk previously due to my treatments etc so is a huge milestone for me. Good to be able to give something back though!
What a lovely post. My thoughts on my last run was ‘I’m sick of looking at this wall while on the treadmill’. I know every hole and imperfection and sometimes try to make a picture of it all. That’s reason enough to get out in the fresh air....
I admire your treadmill work, I have to admit if I didn’t have all this countryside to distract me I may have given up weeks ago. Hope you have a go outside soon
That is so wonderful! I am only at end of W3 (having repeated W2) and am going to repeat W3 but like so many people say on here, it really does not matter as long as you try your best to get out 3 times a week and actually get off the couch. It has definitely lightened my spirits despite a slightly sore tendon on my ankle and still feeling out of breath even on the 3 min runs... but it will all get better, I'm sure. Have a lovely weekend everyone
I’m sure it will all improve Nat and well done! It’s definitely true that getting out there is the main thing, doesn’t matter if you repeat weeks or take it super slow, you’re getting up and out there and off the couch 😁
That is so true, you are doing it ..way more than everyone you left sitting on that couch. I’ve repeated runs, I’ve cursed the programme, I’ve been up down and all over the place but I do feel so much better, happier and healthier. You are doing well
I love this post OLR, and that scenery too! I’m just back from w7r2, I’m not cruising like you seem to be, more pushing through, but I do find my mind wanders a bit too 😊
😂 I don’t always cruise by any stretch of the imagination but there was definitely a moment thinking I’m actually enjoying this and not putting myself through torture 😂 I’m doing wk7r2 in the morning
My kind of run and my kind of thoughts... hence my rambles on the forum! This is all about far, far more than just running'
Just relaxing into the longer runs.. letting any stresses and strains float away behind you as you run....thoughts flittering into and out of your head... all creating a wonderfully positive strength that takes you on and into your day...perfect!
I wanted to start running to improve my health, living in a remote area other than walking there is nothing very close by like a gym or swimming pool. Hence c25k. I hoped my health would improve and it has but I didn’t bargain for all the other positives you gain through the process. I also thought I’d be doing it all alone and I’m not ; we all have each other
Yay - go you! Sounds like you're hooked. I love the headspace I get through running - all that time just to let my mind wander. Love a good podcast too.
I try to think of other things but it usually reverts back to trying to calculate roughly how long I've left to run! Can you recommend a good podcast as I tried it once and was so bored but couldn't change it without messing up my running rhythm (if I have one that is)!
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