Cracked it...keep going new people it’s worth it

[JJ-1962]

Good morning

I completed C25k in Dec (started in October) but was training on our treadmill. I then pushed on to start training for 10K (to make 5k easier!!)

I started outside a few weeks ago and it was a killer - my legs felt like lead. I couldn’t do it! I struggled a few times. Returned to the app week3 and still it was tough.

I also noticed that I ended my warm up walk at a slight incline (a hill to new runners). So today I walked further to the top. Then started. I have just completed 30mins and ran 2.5miles - outside 👍🏻 in the wind they call hurricane Hannah!

I now feel like a proper runner 😂

My name is Janice. I’m 56years old and I run 😂😂😂

Keep going everyone - I, really, for the first time feel fantastic 😁

[SukiV]

You're definitely a runner. Well done.

[snagsboson Graduate]

I did most of the program on a treadmill and are still finding the transition to outside tough going.

I’m seriously debating doing Parkrun, I think having others around me will spur me on, (I’m just a bit competitive)!

[JJ-1962 Graduate in reply to snagsboson]

I’m also debating parkruns..I’ve signed up and checked out the route, but still holding back. A few more like today - good luck...we’ve got this 👍🏻

[Katiepops Graduate in reply to JJ-1962]

I totally recommend a Parkrun. Ours is hilly trails through the woods which are conquered each week by about 100-150 lunatics who range in age from about 9 to over 80. You’ll never be last, the volunteers take it in turns to have that honour. You may not be first either! The course record here is 16 minutes something. Approximately half the time it takes me! Some take 50 minutes+. No one cares, it’s all about beating yourself. If you’re nervous, why not offer to be a volunteer to have a look at it in action first of all. You get a hi-vis jacket, a map and the undying gratitude of a bunch of runners.

DFYB-C (don’t forget your bar-code)!

🏃‍♀️😊

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

Fantastic JJ - you are a proper runner, and wise to extend the walk!

[Glossy Graduate]

Brilliant news!! Well done Janice

[Katiepops Graduate]

From one runner to another, well done. Good innit!x