Week2 run 1: Can’t believe I’m still doing this... - Couch to 5K

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Can’t believe I’m still doing this and even more unbelievable is that I’m still enjoying it 😳.

I feel a bit silly as I’m only slow and a rather large woman, but today whilst out on my run I saw another runner closing in on me, he was fast and I was starting to feel self conscious, however when he passed he gave me the thumbs up 👍- it really spurred me on!

Rather like motorcycle riders who give each other a nod when passing, I’m in the gang 😂

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Buddy34Graduate

Great for getting started, doesn't matter how slow , slow is good keep it up and now your part of this c25k gang good luck

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SunnyC33 in reply toBuddy34

Thank you! Love your profile picture, my Jack loves running with me (doesn’t stop him yapping though) 😂

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Buddy34Graduate in reply toSunnyC33

Never tried running with my dog as I think he would just chase my shoes 😂

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Elcee81Graduate

I felt like that at first being bigger I felt like I had no right to be doing this but other runners are so friendly, we did a park run and were the slowest bit everyone encouraged us. Its a great community, well done you keep at it x

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LucyLou9Graduate

Somebody else on here posted that however slow you are you are beating everyone who’s sitting on the sofa.

Whilst doing this I bumped into a work colleague who has run marathons and he said that another runner wouldn’t look down on you but would think it’s great that you’re having a go.

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SunnyC33 in reply toLucyLou9

Ah feel better now, thanks all 👍

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Nannyto2Graduate

Well done you, such wonderful encouragement from a fellow runner 👍

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SteveW1960Graduate

Well done to you - great start and love your positive approach

I’m 58, 18st in weight and I just do my thing and am so pleased so far

Let the hares go at their speed - we tortoises have our own plan 😊

And just think - one day you’ll be catching others up on the road 😊

Go You

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Size4

Well done! I love this, my partner has a motor bike and I have seen the nod 🤣 just keep going

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