The things people say ........😁

[DoingthebestIcan]

I have always worried that someone would mock my shuffle but I wasn't prepared for what just happened. A woman in the park asked how I was doing and said she has been watching me and wishes she could run! Yes ...... she called me a runner!! I'm not making it up! And yes I told her all about C25K 😁😁

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Awe that’s so fantastic! Well done on your progress too! 👍🏽

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Thank you 😁

[triga]

It's good to see your post, I've only just completed W1R2 and am very self-concious. I've been scanning ahead to see if anyone is there, changing course and am even tempted to do the 'sports day' look behind, to see who's on my heels.

My shuffle comes with loud laboured breathing and I'm sure a contorted face to match.

So thanks for that, maybe I'm not a joke but an inspiration.

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate in reply to triga]

We all feel the same way Triga. I honestly believe had it not been for this forum I would have given up. This is where you will hear from others who shuffle, struggle to breathe and who don't want to be seen. But I think it is true what others have said. People are too busy concentrating on what they are doing to be looking at anyone else. I'm a 55 year old female, overweight and could never have run to the end of the street. I have just now managed 30 mins and didn't ever think I would. The best advice I got was to go VERY slowly and there is no such thing as too slow. I'm still shuffling but now can manage for 30 mins!! So that is something to be proud of! 😁

[triga in reply to DoingthebestIcan]

That's great! I cannot imagine going for 30 minutes without walking.

Thanks for the inspiration; I was actually dreading run 3, now I'm feeling a little more confident.

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate in reply to triga]

Honestly, we were all the same. Just keep telling yourself to slow down and you will go the distance.

[Sofabunny in reply to DoingthebestIcan]

Well done..I've told my friends that I've invented a new sport..Plogging..this is my plodding jog which at times is same pace as walking ..well..I'm 57 and other than walking to work a few times week haven't exercised for 20 years...c'ept yoga which is mainly going to sleep on a mat in a school hall..😅

[Dexy5 Graduate in reply to triga]

You certainly are. Well done for starting. Just trust the programme and take it slowly 🐌 and you will be amazed at what your body can do 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[triga in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks, I will (take it slowly).

[QueenTea Graduate]

That’s lovely & so encouraging. I try & spot fellow C25Ks in the park - walking, running walking etc. Harder to spot in the later weeks as it’s more or less constant running. Well done🙂

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Yes you are a runner and I am sure there are more people just like us on the streets running now. I have been extolling the virtues of c25k to everyone and someone at Pilates said she has now been on the website because she is thinking of taking it up . If we encourage just one person each it will make an amazing difference to the health of this country.

[limberlou Graduate]

Brilliant!! My daughter has managed to inspire 2 people at work now and I’ve got another looking at starting up.

[sallenson Graduate]

Good for you!! When can we officially call ourselves a cult tho? Big tax benefits....

[Irishprincess Graduate in reply to sallenson]

I thought we were a cult.......😦

[Irishprincess Graduate]

That's brilliant! I do think the vast majority of people look at runners and think we're either mad or fab. I've had so many strangers say nice things to me which is so encouraging 🙂

Well done you runner you 💪💪💪

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

I've had strangers give me 10p for a cup of tea...

[Irishprincess Graduate in reply to sallenson]

Haha 😂😂

[Christianne57 Graduate]

What a lovely comment 🤗

I don't think it matters if you are W1R1 or a graduate, you are out there giving it your best 🏃🏃🏃🏃

I was horribly self concious when I started running outside but surprised myself how quickly I stopped worrying about it. . . . . it must be fluorescent-trainers-and-lycra-effect! if I'd been told a year ago that I would be running round the local park three times a week, I would have laughed in disbelief x x

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate in reply to Christianne57]

I think I'm over the worst of it but still have weak moments!