I have been enjoying reading everyone else's posts over the past few weeks. Thanks! You all give me so much inspiration and lighten my day.
I used to run, nothing competetive, but I loved it. Each time I went out for my 'big run of the week' I was always really chuffed with myself for what I had accomplished. I am returning to running and am getting my own little 'runners high' at the end of each run.
Running and reading everyone's posts just lifts my spirits and makes my heart smile. It's funny how running can give me confidence in other aspects of my life too.
I've been coming back to running slowly, following c25k. Last time I learned to run I used a different program, and although it worked it did feel kinda regimented. So I'm enjoying the different approach from c25k.
Today I did week 5 run #2. I did a heavy going spin class yesterday and had been talking myself out of going for a run from the moment I woke up. Then I decided to stop being a wimp and get my sorry backside out there! Although I managed it I can tell you that it was not a pretty sight! (Not that anybody is really looking anyway!) It was harder work today, but I'm putting that down to yesterday's spin class.
I'm more of a happy trotter than racer, I never did get to a 5k in under 30 minutes although I did get very very close when I used to run before. To be honest it's not my goal. I'll be quite happy with getting stronger running legs, getting my runners high and eventually getting back to my 8k run with hills (it's just a pretty route especially in autumn). Maybe one day I will even get back to my 10k run.
In a couple of days I will tackle week 5 run #3. Jumping from 8 minutes to 20 looks kinda daunting, but I'll just tackle it with my happy trot and it should be okay.
My first post: Wk6R1 Done! Great forum!
First post grad run - slow and steady and on my own!
First post-grad run/first parkrun
First post graduation run outdoors with my new running partner :) 
Post-Couch to 5k: My first ever outdoor run.
