But ...I do feel fitter, my body has changed shape and I know it’s good for me.
So.....
Will I keeping running ? Yes, and I’ve just bought some new running shoes, so I’ll have to 😁
Thanks to everyone who had posted here. Reading your posts kept me going when I was struggling. At 53 and never ever enjoyed running, it’s definitely been a big help 💕
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Well done you, in spite of those “no” answers, you’ve done it! 🎉🎉🎉 Do hope you continue and eventually find a fun way to run for you. 👍👍👍 Oh, and enjoy those new shoes. 🎉
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Me too! I completed C25K in March and have continued to run 5K three times a week religiously but I sadly can’t say I enjoy it. It feels like a duty that has to be done and, like Bunnyrunner, I haven’t lost weight and get no “ buzz” from running......just hot, sweaty and relieved when it’s completed for that day.
The only joy is feeling fitter and the lovely well deserved shower when I finish. Maybe that is enough of a reward? I was just really hoping to be one of those people who friends talk about....I think she exercises too much, she has a problem, obviously some sort of addiction 😂😂😂
😂 well my husband is an experienced runner and has always encouraged me to run because of all the benefits. He has been very supportive, but I did query him about the supposed weight loss that didn’t actually happen. I’m not overweight, but it would be nice to know that a few extra treats could be taken care of with a couple of runs 😄
I always heard and read about people addicted to running. But I can't recall I have ever met one. Not had the opportunity to talk about one of those who are addicted...
And no-one talks about me like being one.
Feeling fitter, sense of achievement, deserving a treat, that is already something.
Can it be that those who enjoy running are the ones really good at it?
You probably are good, too, just didn't 'click' the enjoying bit in, yet.
Sometimes the promise of the treat gives you enough determination to do something. Or the promise of the result. Anything really to make you feel good.
Well done! Fingers crossed you'll start to enjoy it now you can 'free-style' a bit! I was thinking about this this morning. People have plans and programmes for running to get them to certain distances and they are invaluable to avoid injury and motivate people but I find I'm not one of those people (although C25K was an exception!). Never have been. I could never have a revision plan for exams - there was no point me sitting revising physics if my brain wasn't in that mood no matter what the plan said. Better to do what I was in the mood for at the time. For those less appealling subjects, revise them whenever I had the slightest inkling it may be the day for it. Same goes for me and running. If the plan says run 5K and I want to run 8, why not? If the plan says do 9k and I really only want to do 5, do 5. I know where I want to get to and I will, but without pressures of 'you must run this'. You just have to be rralistic with yourself and know what you can do safely.
So, what I'm saying us now you're there, running for 30mins, jig it up a bit. Challenge yourself how you want to - intervals? Hills? Further? Faster? I would always advocate using C25K programme but now you've done it, enjoy the freedom and freestyle it!
It must be the creative, rebellious person inside us that wants to do it our way. I will bear in mind comments about injury. Not experienced anything yet.... but I know I need to consider that. I would actually like to go back to a shorter run.... and then keep going if I feel like it or speed it up sometimes...watch this space.
Well done your post made me giggle that's how I'm feeling in wk 6 no no no congratulations and try to enjoy your new shoes 😧 and be proud of what you've achieved 🏆
Hi bunny runner well done you! I’m 53 nearly and had never run - walk miles with dogs , use my cross trainer and am active in my job but 2 stone heavier than I should be. My weight hasn’t changed but body Shape has! Anyway muscle weighs more than fat so I’m sure something is happening to all our fat cells!! I’m on day 2 wk 8 and am really enjoying it and have entered a 5k for graduation week! You’ve done amazing things stick with it!!!
Congratulations to you too. I’m not sure I could do a 5km race as they all seem to be in the morning. That’s a definite No for me 😄 but I will stick to it.
Well done for persevering I graduated a few weeks ago and have continued to do 3 x30+ mins running a week still not reached 5k yesterday’s run I managed 4K
When I read posts like this it really makes me smile. The determination of everyone to keep going despite not reaching the 5km is great. They should really call it Couch to 30mins !
I personally kept trying to run for 30 minutes 3 times every week - distance unimportant at this stage, just the time.
I did though need the support of the C25K programme so I worked my way through week 9 again and again trying out all the trainers so as not to get bored.
Thanks... I just think I’d prefer to be doing other things 😄 but I wanted to do it , and the desire/ determination to want to do it has overcome the enjoyment . I think I’m very complex 🤣
We’re all different, so what 1 person enjoys...Should be proud of yourself for sticking to s/thing you wanted to do despite not enjoying it so it makes your graduation even more rewarding 🤗 x
I would NEVER would’ve believed I could complete it. My advice, sometimes things do get in the way. It took me a bit longer than 9wks. A holiday and a couple of days when I didn’t feel so good or it was too hot to run. You will do, just get back on track when you can.
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