12 months, still running 👍

[TJMazz]

Last September I took the plunge to start C25k having had little success with running previously. I battled through and graduated in November.

Since then I have continued to run 2-3 times a week somewhere between 3-6km each run depending on the time I have as have two teenagers to get to lots of sporting activities most evenings and weekends.

I wasn’t sure that I would keep up with running but here I am a year later and just been for another 5k run! I love it.

If you are new to running, keep persevering and I’m sure you will develop a love for it like myself.

[cathsykes]

Your journey sounds like mine

I also started last September

Graduated in November and continued to run up up 3 times a week — UNTIL ........

Last Wednesday when I fell and broke my radial head 😒 Did run on Friday morning - before I had a diagnosis (didn’t go to AnE until Saturday morning! ) and running felt fine but now it’s been confirmed there’s a fracture family are telling me I can’t run!!

[Deals1 Graduate in reply to cathsykes]

Oh that does sound good. Take care of yourself

[TJMazz Graduate in reply to cathsykes]

Oh no. How awful for you. How long will you take to heal? Wishing you a speedy recovery. Take care of yourself xxx

[cathsykes in reply to TJMazz]

4-6 weeks I’ve been told

Back at fracture clinic next Tuesday to see what’s happening

VERY frustrating 😕

[TJMazz Graduate in reply to cathsykes]

I can understand your frustration. Fingers crossed for some positive news but don’t rush into running before you’re 100% healed 😀

[cathsykes in reply to TJMazz]

But my legs are fine n so restless

I went to gym last night but still want to get out on the road

Have asked for a gym reassessment - Thursday - so hope that will help xx

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

How great that you can still fit it around a busy life, and you’re still loving it. Keep on running.

[Deals1 Graduate]

Excellent to hear u are still keeping it up. I'm hoping I will too. Well done

[Hidden]

Happy runniversary TJ

There will be no stopping you now. Like me. you are just out there doing the deed. Maybe not running marathons but running well and reaping the benefits- Enjoy!

[TJMazz Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. Yes, I won’t be running marathons but I do enjoy running up to about 6k as it fits well with my lifestyle. I love going out and clearing my head with time by myself doing something for myself.

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Hi TJMazz, lovely to hear from you and happy happy runniversary!😃

I started about the same time as you- great to hear that you are still enjoying your running & have found a running routine that fits your busy life. 😄

[TJMazz Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

Hi, how are you doing? Lovely to speak to some runners from last year. I haven’t posted for a while. Running is just part of my life now. It’s great x

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to TJMazz]

Sorry to have been so slow replying-it has been a non-stop week at work, - I feel like a hamster on a hamster wheel! I am gradually building up after an injured knee, I have run for 25 minutes tonight for the first time since late June, so I am really pleased with that.

I am still enjoying my running, but my first year has been very interrupted by illness and a couple of injuries. I’m hoping year 2 will go more smoothly. 😄

[TJMazz Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

I know that feeling. Life is always so busy.

Well done on your 25 minute run tonight 👍 So pleased you are still running even after the injuries. That is perseverance 👏🏼

Enjoy year 2 😀

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate]

Wow, great to hear from you, I remember we went through Couch to 5k together this time last year. Really pleased you are still running x

[TJMazz Graduate in reply to ChrisAllen1]

Hi, hope you are well and enjoying your running too 😀

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate in reply to TJMazz]

I am, have had highs and lows, I did the great North run and also went under 30 mins for 5k but also spend a lot of time battling asthma, still addicted though!! X

[TJMazz Graduate in reply to ChrisAllen1]

Wow, amazing that you still run with your asthma. I guess there are always ups and downs. I always seem to think that runners love every run and find it easy but reality is that it’s not all plain sailing. Glad you are keeping it up. Congrats on 5k in under 30 mins. I haven’t managed that but I’ll keep practicing. I still run with the snails 🐌

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate in reply to TJMazz]

So do I most of the time!!!

[sunshinefish Graduate]

This is how I want to be a year after graduating! Well done on keeping it up, bet it takes some juggling.

[Kp5k]

Most inspiring !

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Happy runniversary to you! A big well done to you for keeping going, so many graduates struggle afterwards but it's so worth it to keep getting out there.

[shelford]

Thnx for the encouragement. I feel so frustrated at present all my high hopes dashed 😫 when my knee improves I will start walking again which I have always done not sure I feel confident enough to restart programme at the moment but who knows🤔

[TJMazz Graduate in reply to shelford]

Sorry to hear of your injury. Keeping everything crossed you have a speedy recovery and can get back to running

[cheryl_couch_tatty Graduate]

Wow well done! I am hoping to get there. Almost at 6 months now which is the longest I have ever stuck to any kind of exercise. 😁😁

[Amarigue1976 Graduate]

Hi glad to see you are still running and doing so well. I have tried to run at least once a week since I graduated just after you. My sister wanted to do couch to 5k so I tried alternating doing this and then a longer run in between but found I lost my stamina quite quickly she stopped doing it and I’ve kept going I running a mile in around 11.5 mins so still slow and steady. Am going to make my New Years resolution to start running 3 times a week and to complete my first park run hopefully in March so want to build back up to 30 mins again. Will let you all know if I get there!!! 😉