Motives

[Passingthought]

When I was a teenager my mum told me I was unable to run, as I had a problem with my hips. I had to give up rugby,netball, football. I tried the gym and hated it. I hate cycling so much. And I'm allergic to chlorine and couldn't swim.

Just before I started my running, I went to my doctor to find out if I really had a problem. Turns out, nothing wrong with my hips and I'm fine to run. Don't know where my mum got that from.

So I started running. Wow the power, the happiness, the freedom the feeling of achievement. Suddenly I can pop up steps instead of panting up them like a winded penguin. My lungs feel bigger and more capable. I feel more confident in my body and in myself.

I don't want to stop. I am so glad this programme exists.I'm nearing the big 3-0 and I've discovered a new side to myself. This forum is incredible and supportive and kind and encouraging. I guess I just wanted to say thanks for helping me change my life and for being such stellar examples!

For the quiet people who read and don't think this is them, I'm so proud of you! Getting out there and doing the running!

What are everyone else's motives for this?

[-Totoro-]

What a lovely post!

[oldwheezer69 Graduate]

Ah that's great ... All the best with this programme, enjoy the journey! My motive is getting fit before I hit 50 😀

[Abaggs Graduate]

Fantastic, my motivation is fitness and keeping my weight in control. But l now actually enjoy and hope l can maintain through the winter!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Great post from you, enjoy your running, why not also try to start cycling, I have cycled for the last 40 years or so but only took up running recently, I am now on week 7 of C25K, I love both cycling and NOW running as well.

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Great post. Parents, eh?!

My motivation started as wanting to get fitter and shift some fat, being the wrong side of 50 and having my marriage come to a sudden end.

But over time, running has become its own motivation. Partly just loving the feeling it gives me after a run and partly the challenge of pushing myself to run longer and longer durations.

Enjoy your running!!

[Fatnat5]

Wow go you! Get to back to Netball, such a great sport! When I’ve lost some weight and realised I can run for periods of uninterrupted time I will be too!! My motivation is many different things but mainly because this summer I’m walking around in jeans and t-shirts because I can’t bear to buy clothes that look like a bell tent. And these legs and shorts 😱 x

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Getting fit now for the big 5-0 next year and beyond, so you’re well ahead!! Well done you!! ❤️