W5R3 - Who knew I had it in me?

[boniobiscuits]

Whilst, in my defence, I don't think I could ever have been described as having a sedentary lifestyle, three months ago I woke up and knew I had to make a change.

Three months ago my symptoms of menopause were threatening to make me pretty miserable.

Three months ago I had my last ever cigarette.

On the 24th of July I set off, with a great deal of trepidation (but with a snazzy new pair of trainers) and did W1R1.

This morning I RAN for 20 minutes, 20 frikking sweet glorious minutes on a muggy, clammy and very drizzly morning.

My husband thinks I'm amazing and, tbh, I'm pretty chuffed with myself too. I know there are lots of people who probably thought I didn't have it in me, I had my doubts too, but I'm pretty close to being able to call myself a runner.

W6, I'm coming to get you!

[Emcdee]

That's amazing - well done you, and for giving up the cigs too. Good luck with week 6! I'll be joining you on that myself once my ankle is better x

[Notanaturalrunner Graduate]

Well done. Not only for the running but giving up smoking too. I didn’t think I’d be saying this but as well as improved fitness levels I think it’s great for your mental health too and hopefully it will help with the menopause. Onwards and upwards.

Good luck 😉

[Oaktree2]

I think you’re amazing too! You’ve made some really big life changing choices and you’re succeeding! Well done, you’re smashing it! 💪🏻

[Gingernutter Graduate]

Boniobiscuits I knew you could do it!! Ive been keeping an eye out for your post today!🏃‍♀️🍾🎉🎉🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Great to hear about your motivation for c25k I always find posts like this inspiring as there's usually something I can identify with..I'm 50 next year..👍😋

[boniobiscuits Graduate in reply to Gingernutter]

I too am part of the '69 club with the biggie looming next year. Bring it on, I intend to be 50 and fabulous

[Bluep Graduate in reply to boniobiscuits]

Me too

Not sure what happened but 50 next year! Scary

[Daftclare]

Yay! It feels good doesn’t it! I am starting on w6 today. Love this app! Am 51 and fat/obese. But am starting to see changes. Love the endorphins and feeling of satisfaction that I have stuck to something for 6 weeks- unheard of!

[Matilda2903 Graduate]

YES, GET IN!!! There are going to be a lot of fit 50 year olds next year, myself included! Well done you and keep going! 🎉👍🎊😁

[Karou]

I loved your post! I'm 47 and have just done W1R1 😊 I'm feeling really motivated to get to 5K and your post is so encouraging and positive.

[boniobiscuits Graduate in reply to Karou]

Keep going! This programme really does work. W1R1 is the hardest because you're doing something for the first time that you're not used to doing. I think as well if we're all honest, there's already a gremlin sitting on your shoulder before you even get out of the front door about people seeing you 'trying' to run and how you'll be perceived?

Once you get over that, begin to realise how good you feel and feel that big smile spread across your face then you're there. Before you know it you're also ridiculously excited about your next run

[Karou in reply to boniobiscuits]

You're right about the gremlin!!! So pleased I've started though and it's a good way to spend time with my lovely friend who's doing it with me. I think we'll really keep each other going.

[Hidden]

That is spectacular. We are all so chuffed that steam engines could run for years on our chuffiness . Keep going, keep posting and keep enjoying(?) running.

The Mrs had the big 'M' word start too. I need to get her out running as it's sooooo much easier than putting her kayak on the roof and driving to the nearby busy South Devon coast.

Stopping the fags will help too. A huge well-done for that.

20 mins running seemed like an impossible dream, I bet. But now, you take it in your stride. We are all so very proud of you.

[Jude1963 Graduate]

You’re definitely a runner. Well done. X

[amanda2463]

Well done

Any women that can run and deal with the meno pause gets my vote !!!