Week 3 Run 2

[WickedAlwaysWins]

I couldn't run yesterday. I was in so much pain physically with my endometriosis that it just wasnt possible. Mentally this took alot out of me. I felt like I'd failed. I felt I'd let myself down. I felt worthless, weak and really beat my self up over not being able to do what I wanted to do. But on the other hand I listened to my body, I knew that it needed rest and time to recover so it could heal, I took painkillers that have side effects that made me feel even more lousy. I wasted a day in bed, but in doing so it prepared me for today. Today my pain is under better control. I still feel weak and I'm still in pain, I'm bloated and nauseous my energy levels are next to nothing. I wanted to prove to myself that even when I am not at my best physically that I can still be in control. That I still have strength, that my mental health will allow me to overpower some of my symptoms and push through. So today I ran. I proved to myself that I am getting stronger. Did I run my best? No. Did I finish the run? Yes. I started this journey nearly 3 weeks ago. I had no stamina I had no level of fitness, I was weak. I wouldnt have even dreamed of trying. I've come so far in such a short space of time. I'm really proud of myself.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Well done you , your health has it's bad days but today was a good day 😊

[Islesrunner Graduate]

Proud of you too 😘🏃‍♀️💪

[SmashedPotato Graduate]

A great achievement WAW. And especially for not letting endometriosis define you xxx C25K is fantastic isn't it? All the very best on your running journey. xSP

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Mighty fine job today. You’re right to be proud of the decision to get out there. Also, there’s no need to feel like you’ve failed just because you took a decision not to run based on pain... some days the best run is no run. Others like today, the run that isn’t your best is also your greatest.

Next run closes out the first third of this plan... enjoy.

[molly1973 Graduate]

Well done you! You are so right to listen to your body. Well done for going even when it was tough x

[bananahead Graduate]

Well done you, for listening to your body that it needed rest, and running when you felt able. Fab job. I like this programme because it isn't a race, it doesn't matter if you have to repeat runs or take more than 1 rest day inbetween.

Keep going, how great to run by the sea. Enjoy and I hope you stay well.

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Sounds like you’re doing pretty well!! Well done for getting out there. You are clearly seeing the positive outcomes this C25k programme brings. 👍😎

[Hawke]

Well done you keep going.. you're very determined I'm sure you will make it to the end it doesn't matter how long it takes or if you have to repeat.

I am on week 3 but have not run since last weekend until today due to life taking over so I will be repeating week 3 I'm not going to stress about it I will get to week 9 and complete Couch to 5K doesn't matter how long it takes me I'm determined..🙋🏿‍♀️

[WickedAlwaysWins in reply to Hawke]

Keep going!! I'm hoping to finish in May the week before j go away on holiday but if I finish later then that's fine too. I'm about to do the 3rd and final run of this week and it's a bit chilly and breezy but the sun is setting and it's beautiful so I'm off out to run.