So I've completed R2 and although I feel great, it's a bittersweet feeling knowing I have 1 run left before I graduate.
The last 9 weeks have just been amazing. Every run has surprised me, I've smiled, I've cried, I've cursed- lots of different emotions along the way. If I'm honest, I didnt think I would get to W5, I thought this a phase, the good intentions of getting healthy but not sticking to it. But every run has given me confidence that I can do this, it has tested my dedication and has instilled in me that when i put my mind to something, I can achieve it!
This running malarkey is now part of my weekly routine, it's always in the back of my mind to drink water in preparation of my run- I think I'm a runner!
To anyone starting out, you got this! You can do it even when those gremlins are saying stop. And even if you do stop during a run, that's ok, it's not a failure. The failure is not even trying. Repeat a week if you have to, it's at your pace. The idea of C25K is to run for 30mins , the distance will come after. You have all the time in the world to get to 5k but even if you dont, the fact that you're running is more important. Slow and steady (best advice I recieved). Above all, enjoy your running.
Will I try B210K? Probably, maybe who knows? But I will continue to run 3xweek. I have a parkrun in 4 weeks time with friends which I'm looking forward to as this will be the 1st time running with others.
So 1 more run on Thursday and my C25K journey will have finished however I will still be part of the forum. I have never come across such an amazing, supportive, funny bunch of "strangers" wanting me to do well. This is what social media should be, people wanting the best for others, not judging!
I thank you all...happy running x