Dusting off my kit!

[Dhiny]

2018 has been a rather naff year for running for me for various heath reasons & at one point I thought I would never run again. I must say how depressing that thought was & I must have started to believe it & my motivation spiralled downwards & getting out even to walk has been difficult.

Over the last few days though, a little spark of motivation has glowed in the past embers and is becoming brighter and I am thinking that I could restart C25K. It will be 2 years on 26th December since the first time I started the plan, when I set out with Michael Johnson’s encouraging voice in my ears.

I have just read through my postings of my journey through the plan, the excitement, trepidation and achievements I experienced and how determined I was to complete the whole 9 weeks. Reading through it and then reading about Michael Johnson’s determination to recover from his recent stroke has fired up my motivation. If he can find the determination to recover from a stroke then I can find mine to get back running. The time has come to blow the cobwebs off my kit and get outside. 😁

[Bloodhound1]

His interview was so inspiring you are absolutely right if he can then we can certainly get around 30 minutes. Good luck with the programme

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

MJ is amazing... great coach and support her of UK athletics and then he suffers a stroke and still manages to use it to inspire others.

Welcome back... let’s do this again and feel that amazing post run rush.

[Hidden]

I hear you!! I feel like I’ve gone backwards after months off due to injury and me just being a bit meh.

I need to get some sort of fitness activity going again. I find an early morning run or bike ride helps so much with stress and if you’re feeling a bit down.

Let me know how your getting on!

[Dhiny in reply to Hidden]

I still haven't managed to get out but my kit has now made it indoors from my car so that's a positive. I need new arm & shoe lights so I am off to the shops today to get it. Will be strapping up a whinging ankle & foot & plan to get out there either today or tomorrow - it's absolutely throwing it down at the moment. I need to do it to help with anxiety & stress not to mention my increasing waist size I will let you know how I get on

[Hidden in reply to Dhiny]

Yeah. I’m the same. Well at least with all those lights on you will be all Christmasy! 😁

I feel I should maybe invest in some new gear. Got the proper trainers but maybe some man leggings to keep me warm.

Yeah weather is pants here too!!

What time do you usually do your runs?

[Dhiny in reply to Hidden]

When I am running, I prefer early mornings as I find it puts me in the right frame of mind to cope with the day. I am usually too shattered after work and the weather has been so wet. I don't mind running in rain but torrential downpours that we've been having is a no go

[Hidden in reply to Dhiny]

Yeah. I totally agree. It does help set you up for the day. That’s what I’ve missed I think. Running in the rain is a bit soggy though! 😬 it’s safer to go out in my swimming trunks when it’s tipping it down but I’d get some odd looks! 😂

Do you think it’s best to start the c25k from the beginning again or just see how it goes?

[Dhiny in reply to Hidden]

I am not going to restart from week 1 because I think I am able to run more than that - I will choose a week where I know I can run for the time; I usually go from about week 4.

[Hidden in reply to Dhiny]

Yeah. I think maybe from week one would be a little too easy. I think I may do the same.