This month it is my turn to bring us all together, in the What is Your Week chat.
Numbers on all the forums, but especially this one, are increasing on a daily basis!
It is fantastic to see, but hard to keep up with. We at Admin have to thank you all for the response to the way we are changing a few things, because of these increases
I posted this photograph once before in one of my rambles... but it is opportune, and certainly how I feel at the moment. Returning after a long spell on the IC.. I needed to focus on motivation and moving. Finding what it there inside and using it to move forward, at whatever stage we are, in our running
With numbers increasing, it is great have a little fun post ,so we can see who is on, which week of the programme, and hopefully it will help everyone to feel more included on the forum.
We can support, encourage and generally help each other, in a positive and friendly way, with no thought of comparison.
Please remember it doesn't matter if you stay on the same week for a while, that is fine; it is a journey and it really doesn't matter how long it takes, it will be so worth it when you get to the final run.
If you have just graduated, also, this will be a great place to keep you motivated,and there is always the Quest on the Bridge to 10k forum as well for graduates.
So, come and join the fun.... Let us know how it is going
Oldfloss xx
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Dear OF, what is that "thing" in the picture? ...and OK, you've got me up off my duff and I will run this muggy morning, although life has been beating me.... Maybe another half mile? I'll try....
Okay, Oldfloss, I did my half mile run, and I must say, I do feel pretty good. Hubby just got up as I returned. The dog and cats are all fed, the dog's been walked, the dog's had his meds, Hubby's had his, and Hubby's breakfast is on the table. I have so much to do, I've been "down" but I feel good now. Maybe I should try to do this somehow more often?
Thanks for being there, Oldfloss. I'm hanging on to this running "thing" by a hair--and you're holding the other end. THANK YOU for being there--so important to me--more than you can know
Well I aim to reach HM distance this month. My superman impression (flying through the air) when my mountain bike and I parted ways at Friston Forest gave me a week off whilst the various battered muscles recovered.
I've been feeling down lately and the added inactivity didn't help so when I got a decent finish after work Sunday there were loads of reasons not to run- tired after work, arm and shoulder still sore, had things to do.... etc etc, you know the ones.
But there was one resounding reason to say Yes. Because I can. Because I can choose Yes over No.
I did 8 mile from an unplanned, sort of planned 7 to 9. I maybe pushed a little harder than I should but it felt so good to say Yes. To move. To be in the sunshine, most of it with a grin on my face 👍😁🌞
Well, technically this is week 9 for me. However, due to a week's holiday in Majorca, a persistent shoulder injury and a chronic chest infection it has been almost a month since I completed week 8. I am going to dust off the trainers tomorrow and see how I go. Frustrating to have got this far and had to take a break but determined to finish.
I am on w3 of Ju-Ju’s 10k plan. I started the week with the big run of 7k, this morning was 3.5. I’m enjoying the cooler mornings, and happy to see my speed increasing ever so slightly 😀🏃♀️
This app has encouraged me, inspired me and I wouldn’t be running without it. I really appreciate this support Oldfloss, thanks to you and all involved in it.
I'm planning on doing w1r2 this evening when my partner gets home to look after the kids, it's also my first day back at work today since May shoo hoping I'm not too exhausted
I got out for a 30min run for the first time in 4 weeks having been plagued with a bad back (2nd time this year!) for a month. It's taken me time to get off the IC as I lose my core strength very quickly and haven't found an activity that helps me maintain it while my back heals. (Any advice?)
Anyway yesterday's run was slow and steady, but I was quite happy and could probably have carried on but I didn't want to overdo it.
In the meantime, I've been reading everyone's posts and enjoying the sense of community and shared enthusiasm. So happy to see you back in the running Oldfloss!
Thank you - I actually took up Pilates in July doing 30 minute sessions every day, and the back problem arose during our holidays after a week's break from Pilates, so I'm pretty convinced there's a link there. I'm back into the Pilates now and it's frustrating how much I've lost in strength and flexibility, but reassuring to see that I'm making progress daily. Thanks for your encouragement!
Try some exercises at home.. loads of excellent core strength work online.. regimes specifically aimed at folk with back problems...I use one as part of my daily work out...I can send you a link in a PM if you like
I'd much appreciate the link Oldfloss: I'd really like to put an end to this recurrent back problem once and for all. I'm really enjoying my running and it's a pain to not be able to get out there (says the girl who only stepped off the treadmill at the end of week 5!!!).
I will send it... But I have just removed your email address off here.. as it is not a great idea to put it on the forum... ( don't ask...) I will send you the link now) xx
Complete W8R1 yesterday and found this one hard-going as my return journey is slightly uphill and those extra 3 mins running really do make a difference! Can’t believe I’m already on W8 - the programme has been brilliant is easily taking you forward to the next step. My graduation week will be in France as we are on our hols next week so those runs should be epic! Go for it runners 🏃♀️!!!
Me too ! I do take my own advice.. and I know it works... I nearly gave a very handsome young man a mild heart attack as I ran past him the other morning x
Huge well done... This is as good as it gets.. (and it is brilliant)...The NHS will not fund much more... That is why all the Admin Team and Mentors are volunteers
I think GPS tracking is everything that the NHS don’t want... Strava has been responsible for a fair few injuries, not their fault but some people get competitive every day and have to learn the hard way why athletes compete once a week (tops) at full pace.
Week 5. Come on run 3! Done run one... being really good today, walked 3 miles this morning and 3 this afternoon... wore boots so I didn’t get tempted to run! Not driven today for the first time since I got my driving license, well when at home anyway, and it feels so liberating.
Hi Oldfloss - lovely post you old conker you I am W1R2 only - completed and struggling to get going again. I checked my Profile and originally joined and asked for help ''six months ago'' hmmmm. This time I actually got off my proverbial and ''started''. Need a lot of motivation and positivity please to keep going. Easier when I was younger (just turned 60) and feeling it tbh . Any excuse right? Ok off to walk muttley and do some more exercise. Thanks and HI to everyone here. SF x
Okay..here you are... welcome back, and now we will keep you going
Motivation, alongside gremlins..hides under your running shoes... you can do this and we will help.. I was 68 this year...just coming up to my 3rd Runniversary... !
Love the pic Oldfloss, not sure where about in the country you are but it’s definitely appropriate for us up here! I’m usually more of a summer kinda girl but looking forward to some crisp autumn runs 🏃♀️ Graduation week for me (I hope!) Runs 1 & 2 complete - sooooo tempting to get back out tonight but I’m trying to be strict with myself and not get carried away so a wee night off tonight and hopefully smash my graduation run tomorrow 🏅
Staffs Moorlands.. It is a pikkie from a while back..but the conkers here are already prolific and much earlier too!
You are right to stay on track... some rest and stretching will set you up for the Graduation run... the podium the badge and us are waiting! Well done you!
It is another cut back recovery week for me running wise .. probably looking at about 8K as my long slow run scoping a route to try for 14K next week
Carrying on with the additional leg strengthening/wall sits on top of my usual exercise regime ..
Feeling pretty good at the moment I am fitter and stronger than for a long time. Trying to tweek my diet still further. Waiting for Joe Wicks Bodycoach new book to arrive..his recipes look great looking forward to trying them.
So there we are 4 years on from starting C25K ..😁😁
I'm due for my W7R1 sometime today. I thought I preffered doing my run first thing in the morning, and I do feel great for the rest of the day but I tend to do do better on my actual run if I run at lunchtime (before eating!) or at the end of the day. In part I think because my 'bowels' seem to be settled later in the day (to put it politely) and maybe because I've taken on a bit of fuel for part of the day already.
Anyway, interested to see how my knees feel today and my left thigh that's been shouting out "HELLOOOOO I'M HERRRRE" the last couple of runs. Hoping to maintain my clean sheet but won't beat myself up if I don't. It's a miracle I've come this far. Have a great weekend 🙄
Hi Oldfloss I’m on week 2 ran in the rain yesterday and because I am behind did a treadmill run today. I will be back on track by Monday as I really want to get back to where I left off on August 2017 🏃♀️🏃♀️
Just completed sixth 5k since graduation in June! Have taken it very steady and still a happy snail! 5k is still not easy! Have rejoined Weight Watchers this week. I think if there is less of me to carry around it will get easier! Also swimming again. Aiming for first park run two weeks today! 👟👟🐌🐌🐌😁😁
That sounds like great plan..are you mixing up your runs up too? Slow and steady, longer runs..all good for making the 5Ks feel like a walk in the park..😊
I’ve just started wk4, run 2 will be on Monday. I’m enjoying this journey so much. I did a little air punch when she said I’d ran for 16 minutes! I’m so proud of myself and love the feeling of achievement. This forum is so supportive too. I’m addicted to both! Thanks to all the admins for your hard work and kindness 😌
The forum is really helping my motivation, so thanks to you and the whole team for keeping it going. I’m fat, slow and autistic so a physical running buddy would be more stress than help to me, but with all the lovely people on the forum I never feel alone and always have someone to ask for advice. Thanks everyone x
Brilliant.. and err, your description of yourself...? ... you are carrying a little too much luggage.. you are travelling at just the right speed.., and you are an individual...and... you forgot to say how awesome you are
I specialised in Autism as part of my degree at University! Did a teaching practice at one of the first specialist schools in Staffordshire
Yep.. we are always here... well mostly... and we are so lucky to have each other. I have friends here who have supported me since I began C25K and Graduated in 2015. They keep me going, in so many ways. So we are never alone.. we run together at whatever level we are at..
Just did week 3, run 3 and really struggled. I do have a slight chesty cough and am congested so I don’t know if that affected me, not sure I can face moving on as I don’t feel like my endurance has built up, might repeat week 3, or should I push on? Thanks.
Congestion is bound to affect your breathing and your energy levels, so go easy on yourself. I’m very overweight myself, and I plan to repeat week 1 indefinitely until I can actually jog the runs, so even if you have to repeat week 3 two or three times, you’ll still be well ahead of me ! Get well soon x
Thank you for the advice, I’ll rest up until I’m better then take it easy. It’s a relief to know that I only struggled due to the congestion, I was feeling a bit frustrated at myself at not moving forward.
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