What's Your Week ? May...Week 1.

[Oldfloss]

Hi everyone... sorry this is a day late!!!

I have been working out... clearing and sorting things, so that I am ready to enjoy all the lovely weather to come...

The number of folk on the forum increases daily... and although it is tricky to keep up with everyone's progress... it is great to have a little fun post, so we can see who is on which week of the programme, and hopefully it will help everyone to feel more included on the forum.

We can support, encourage and generally help each other, in a positive and friendly way, with no thought of comparison.

Please remember it doesn't matter if you stay on the same week for a while, that is fine; it is a journey and it really doesn't matter how long it takes, it will be so worth it when you get to the final run.

If you have just Graduated, also, this will be a great place to keep you motivated,and there is always the Quest on the Bridge to 10k forum also, for Graduates., and the new Quest on here too...this month it is called..Spring Fever... and I hope we all catch it

One of the best things about this weekly chat is that you can talk to each other, support and encourage each other and find folk on the same week or run as you.

So, please do come and join the fun...slip off your running shoes and just let us know how it is going

Oldfloss x

[theoldfellow]

Well, it would be nice to think that us Graduates can encourage the current crop of C25Kers.

I was running my regular 5 Km this morning (1 year, and 2 weeks after starting running after 55 years on my bum) when I came to the primary school and hit my 5Km mark.

Breathing heavily - yes I was going for it at the end, as you do - I wheezed into conversation with one of the young mums. She does Pilates, and Yoga, and she looked very trim to me, so I related the need to do some Cardio, ideally running, and to maintain it through her life. I told her I was nearly 70, and her jaw dropped....

If only someone had told me when I was 25!

(not that I was ever a young mum, you understand....)

❤❤❤❤🙏

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to theoldfellow]

Great post.. thanks for this.. we need to support everyone starting this journey... and let them know it is possible, it is fun and it does work! x

[BreakfastClub in reply to Oldfloss]

All the support is so very much appreciated. Really good to know also that people who had never run before, take it up in later years and do really well. Heartening and motivating. So keep it up cos us newbies need it, appreciate it and love it 💕

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to BreakfastClub]

I started at 65...and a week before my 69th birthday in April...I ran my first Half Marathon..It is truly amazing where the running takes you...and the support on here is never ending...where ever you are on your running adventures. It is priceless!

[BreakfastClub in reply to Oldfloss]

Wow that is outstanding!!!! Well done. You give us all hope 😁

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Another graduate here! Just to cheer you all on, no matter what stage you’re at on the programme. I started C25K last May and it was the best thing I ever did. It wasn’t all plain sailing, but I just kept going. I had a lotta lotta laughs at myself and some days were harder than others. But, there’s nothing like that great feeling from doing something that you just never thought you could. Going out there can still be challenging at times for me, but I’m still doing it. I’m not perfect, but I’m perfectly imperfect! 😉

Wherever you are on your own personal journey, it’s worth it! And so are you! Keep going you amazing runners, the best is yet to come!! Happy running!! ❤️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Thanks, Beautiful lady...... folk reading your posts will know just how inspirational you are xxx

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you so much Oldfloss!! 🤗❤️

[Xylo in reply to Fabulous450]

'Perfectly imperfect', I love that!

[EvieFBsmum Graduate]

Did Week 8 Run 1 today - really amazed at how well this is going....only five more runs until graduation...that might have to wait until after holiday.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to EvieFBsmum]

Absolutely great.. the longer runs are just perfect for relaxing into...and the run for your Graduation will wait... they do that

[EvieFBsmum Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you - today was the first time I felt like I had a nice steady pace, heart rate was steady on the fitbit too...I am becoming a runner lol

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to EvieFBsmum]

Fantastic EvieFBsmum! That’s just brilliant!! Enjoy your final few runs!! The podium awaits...move over.... another graduate on the way!! Well done you!! 😁😁❤️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

You were a runner, the second you stopped walking

[EvieFBsmum Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you x

[EvieFBsmum Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Thank you x

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

IC for me at the moment! But Mr Physio assures me it’s a little tear and will repair in a few weeks......

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Slow and steady and you will get there...I had a minor tear in my calf muscle... still here, still running..heal well!

[Oldgirlruns Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you Oldfloss!

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Get well soon! The run without the fun isn’t great, so you’ll be back ready to go for it!! 😉❤️

[Oldgirlruns Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Thank you F450 - I will be lurking on the forum. We love a lurk!

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Lurking rocks! 👍🏽😂❤️

[Twinkle2 Graduate]

Hi Oldfloss. W9 for me. Hoping to graduate tomorrow 🤞🏻

If I can do it at 20st with a dicky ticker and arthritic knees....anyone can.

Wish me luck for tomorrow.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Twinkle2]

Just slow and steady and relax...You are going to be just fine...we, and the badge are waiting for you...

[Twinkle2 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you 😊. I wouldn’t be this far if it wasn’t for the advice and support from the admins and everyone on this group ❤️

[Myzinnyboy Graduate in reply to Twinkle2]

Go Twinkle you are doing great, I really have enjoyed reading your posts and I’m sure you have encouraged many people to get up off the couch!

[Twinkle2 Graduate in reply to Myzinnyboy]

Aww thank you Myzinnyboy. Like I’ve said before wouldn’t be here without support from yourself and everyone on this group.

Everything crossed for you for 10th May 🏃‍♀️🎓🤞🏻

[Oldgirlruns Graduate in reply to Twinkle2]

Twinkle2 you’re amazing! I’ve loved reading your posts and wish you all the best for your graduation!

[Twinkle2 Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thank you so much. The support from this group is amazing 😊

[Myzinnyboy Graduate]

I’m away from home at the moment, but I really want to graduate next Friday10 th May if all goes well. Missing faithful spaniel but will do a special graduation run with him when I get back home.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Myzinnyboy]

Slow, steady you'll get there... we will be waiting to cheer you home

[JPDuck Graduate]

Wk6 R2 done today for the second time. This run felt soo much better and I’m looking forward to doing 25 min on my next one 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to JPDuck]

Just relax into the lovely, longer runs,, let the new running legs begin to find their happy pace

[socklady]

Week 9 for me although I feel a bit of a fraud having not done the whole programme. Basically I was scared of someone in my ear telling me what to do and so convinced I wouldn’t be able to run for a whole minute, that I did my own thing for the first 5-6 weeks, while reading up on the plan and aiming to do similar. I finally jumped in at week 5 after realising I perhaps needed the guidance to progress.

Tonight I completed run 1 of week 9 and I am amazed that the woman who couldn’t run for 30 seconds in February, has just run for 30 mins.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to socklady]

Well done for getting here.. slow and steady as you carry onward

[JaoJao]

Week 4 over here and having a bloody great time! Don’t want the journey to end! Aiming to graduate in June when I turn 40 🙈🙈🙈. Will be a massive massive achievement for me, and one I will hold so dear having met this wonderful communitys

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to JaoJao]

Well done you! Keep it slow and steady and know that this is just the beginning!!!

[canon5dmk4]

Just completed run 3 of week 1, thoroughly enjoy it at the moment but having to keep a watch one a previous running knee injury from many years ago when I fell training for a half marathon....

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to canon5dmk4]

Slow and steady and well done you!

[Nwyfre Graduate]

On week 9 and aiming to graduate on Monday! That went quickly!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Nwyfre]

So close now..the badge is being polished as we speak.😊

[Taylor13 Graduate]

Hi, how can I get my graduate badge? Completed the programme yesterday with wk9 run3! Loved it. Can't wait to go out again!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Taylor13]

Well done..click on the link..

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Eilbtc]

Hi, am 61 and starting week 3 tomorrow 🙌🏻, really surprised myself that I got through the first 2 weeks 😄. Reading these posts really has inspired me to strive to reach my goals - get fit, loose weight and run regularly . I know that even running weeks 1 and 2 is so much more than I was doing so I’m keeping it slow and steady 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️😍. Looking forward to all that week 3 brings !

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Eilbtc]

Huge well done... slow and steady will get you to the most amazing places

[Hidden]

Love the photo that goes with this post Oldfloss! Beautiful blue sea 🌊. Looks a gorgeous place to run.

I’m trying to psych myself up for W6R3, having had a mad/crazy-busy few days since my last run involving being obligatory early morning mum taxi service for son & hubby leaving on rugby tour; 9 hours spent in fields in the rain being assistant to my landscape architect sister on a site visit - fascinating but phew 😅; treat day in London for daughter (Forgot how much walking days like that involve)!

Chilling this morning and having some time to myself with the papers and a coffee. Maybe running later....

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

The photo is on the Coastal path on the LLyn Peninsula... we had just had our lunch

It is a great place for walking, running and swimming too.

You have had an exciting and busy time... did you get out for that run???

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

Llyn Peninsula - I shall remember that. It looked to be a beautiful day.

Yes, been a busy few days. Finally got out late yesterday after an ear worm 🐛 nibbled my ear all day! I posted about it and it seems to have raised a few smiles! There are obviously a few other ear worms about!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Huge well done to you... I shall find your post

[SeeJillRun Graduate]

I’ve just started extending one run a week to 35 minutes, the first 35 minute run was amazing! Off again this morning with my daughter who’ll be doing W1R2, she’s loving it so far 😊🏃‍♀️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to SeeJillRun]

Very well done you..!

[SeeJillRun Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks 😊

[Sarigne Graduate]

Week 5 for me. Run 1 went very well yesterday, I was even able to faff with my phone (which was being awkward) while running without slowing down, and for the first time ever was able to think about something other than the running. I then went out for a six mile hike in the afternoon! Run 2 tomorrow, and I'm honestly looking forward to it. Never in a million years would I have ever thought I'd feel like this. I've spent my entire life from when I was about 11 thinking 'running is just not for me'. And now I'm not just doing it, I'm actually enjoying it. And you guys on this forum are fab, which helps

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Sarigne]

That is just great!!

[Julia187 Graduate]

I’ve just completed my second week of consolidation runs, can’t quite believe I’m saying that! New trainers acquired 😊 I’ve pushed on a bit this week to get me to 5k, about 37 minutes of running for me. I’ve enjoyed the stretch but will keep to this distance/time for a few more weeks I think. Enjoying doing my own thing after being worried about no Jo in my ear and feeling a bit lost on the first consolidation run!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Julia187]

Huge well done..running for pure pleasure is simply great..!

[Hidden]

I completed week 7 run number 3 yesterday. I am going extremely slow and steady. I finally read the notes under the apple podcast yesterday and realized I was missing out on some good info. Hello all!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Well done you..steady and slow as you go.. xxx