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[JohnTR]

When I set out on C25K I initially looked to join a local C25K group advertised on town FB group. I registered my interest but never got a response from organiser (A man). I did get messages from a couple of women suggesting that I would be out of place as the previous group was mainly young women and mothers and it would probably make me feel uncomfortable and suggested it wasnt for me. Oh ok I thought, I won't bother then. But did feel a little discriminated against for being a "mature" male.

Anyways I persevered on my own, then I found this community. I have to say as someone who needs group motivation to do stuff like this, this has been brilliant.

Lots of "cyber" encouragement and friendship. Still three weeks to go, but a big thank you to this community for getting me this far. 😁

[Dexy5 Graduate]

So glad that this has been good for you JohnTR. Enjoy you next 3 weeks 🏃‍♂️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Very well done you..following the plan and enjoying it...just carry on running and posting and cruise your way steadily to that podium

[misswobble Graduate]

I joined our local council jog group but it was mostly women Leaders were blokes though I did enjoy the sessions though and glad I did it, but they fizzled. They are back on now though, and my husband went along last week for his first C25k session. There were just two women there and the leader (a bloke) failed to show 🙁. He said he daren’t come home 😁 so he went to the gym and had a go on the treadmill Back on this week though apparently. Maybe yours will be ok John. Don’t give up on it so soon 🙂👍🏃‍♂️

[JohnTR Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Im happy doing it on my own, with the help of this community.

[misswobble Graduate in reply to JohnTR]

Yeah me too It is good to run with others though so I wouldn’t rule it out completely

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Take hubby out yourself misswobble, you have such a lot of experience

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Nah. Not a chance. If he can’t be boss he’s not having it 🙄😁

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Mmmmm , he knows not what he is missing 💪🏻

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Hello and welcome, open to all comers regardless of gender, ability, age, speed etc etc

Keep going runner and keep posting. You may run solo but you never run alone on this forum 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻

[JohnTR Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

👍👍

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Glad to be a part of this lovely place.

[Flaraflarkin Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Me too!!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

I totally agree with. We don’t know each other from Adam (maybe some people do .....), but it’s almost like talking with actual friends. There’s such a lovely atmosphere on here, and everyone’s so encouraging.

Shame on those running club people. 😠

We’re here for you! 😀👍🏻🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[Big_maz in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Yes it’s a good community on here very encouraging

[BethMay]

Good for you for persevering on your own. I have found the forum support invaluable- our own virtual running club 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

This is a special place,...........

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Shame on them!! How mean! I hope their cakes fail to rise ever again. 😕

Seriously though, that's so not on but I'm so glad you've carried on. I believe the diversity here is what makes it so great. All ages, genders, abilities, sizes and levels of fitness!!

You don't need them, we'll get you through! 👍😁🌟

[Sussexmalc in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Cakes don’t rise again love it!!!!

[JohnTR Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I have friends here I don't even know if they're male, female, young, mature....

But all supportive and enthusiastic.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Hahahahaha, and may their bottoms be soggy! 🤣

[Sussexmalc]

This group got me there and it’s very diverse and inclusive! 56 years old and made to feel every step is a success. If I feel like stopping I “hear” you all encouraging me!!!

[JohnTR Graduate in reply to Sussexmalc]

Love the "banter".

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to JohnTR]

Oh me too ..... 🤣🤣🤣

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Sussexmalc]

Yes, and I also hear ‘sloooww down’!

[misswobble Graduate]

We love running and want everyone else to love it too. So many of us have had our lives transformed by it

Share the love 💕 🙂

[Equi-geek Graduate]

❤️❤️❤️