Anyone out there...?

[MarybellM]

Just woken. Riddled with guilt. Haven’t run for 2 weeks. Finished on W6R3. Nice morning out there. Got brand new running shoes. Already talking myself into it by writing this post...amazingly enough. But what run should I try? Feel unhealthy and heavy. I’ve given out advice to others- why can’t I use it to motivate myself?

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Go! Redo W6R3 again. If you *have* to cut it a tad short then do but you'll be better than you think.

It's your internal gremlins trying to stop you changing. They like you listening to excuses and reasons not to do things.

Get out there. Do it for the little girl in you who used to believe you could do anything in life if you just tried! 👍💪😉

[MarybellM in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I’m welling up. You’re so nice. Gonna get my stuff...

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to MarybellM]

Go girl! I'm with you all the way! You'll always look less crazy doing things with a friend... even when she's in your head 🤗😘

[MarybellM in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I really did think of other forum members running. I only read this reply when I got back home so thank you for accompanying me! 😊

[Nanarunrun Graduate]

Go do it.... You'll feel fabulous afterwards for the rest of the day! You're already fabulous for contemplating it! Let us know how you do. 😊

[NewRunner4 Graduate]

Go for it. It’ll be easier than you think once you get started. You can do this and you’ll feel amazing afterwards.

[Beccym Graduate]

You just need to throw your running kit on and leave the house. When I run in week I have to come in put my stuff on and get out without even sitting down

I have sat down a couple of times and still been sat in my running clothes on comfy spot on the sofa 2 hours later and then the pj's go on.

[Jell6 Graduate]

You shouldn't lose fitness in 2 weeks so should be able to start week 7, if that's too daunting do week 6 again.

Just get out there, go nice and slow, enjoy stomping on those gremlins 👺😈, let us know how you got on 🤩

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Just try wk6r3 again and see how you go , you can do this . Come back and let us know how you get on 😊😊

[Spurrr7 Graduate]

Go do it! You'll feel fantastic all day and you'll be so pleased with yourself 😊 x

[MarybellM]

I RAN!!! Thank you for all your supportive replies. I feel great!!! Dripping with rain but feeling on top of the world. I opted in the end to repeat W6R1 again. When I turned on the app I saw my last run was 14 May so I thought I’d better skip back a bit. I was surprised at my fitness levels despite the break. Go C25k!!! And go all you lovely people who took time to care!!! ❤️🏃‍♀️

[Spurrr7 Graduate in reply to MarybellM]

Well done 😊 x

[Granspeed Graduate in reply to MarybellM]

Well done. That’s the spirit. Relaunch accomplished! 🎉👏🏼🎉😄

[Islesrunner Graduate in reply to MarybellM]

You did it before I even realised! Well done!!!!!! 💪🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to MarybellM]

Well done! 💪😁🤘

[Islesrunner Graduate]

Morning!

Start week 7. Go on!

Do it!

Do it slowly if you have to but I think it will spur you on.

You might need to go slowly with new shoes anyway. Mine made my calves ache for the first three runs but they are like old friends now.

It’s just half an hour.

You can do it.

💪

Xxxxx

[MarybellM in reply to Islesrunner]

Thank you! Only just read your post. Great to hear from you! X

[Suzi1000 Graduate]

Don't think about, just do it! That's my motto because the more I procrastinate the less I do.

[Debston Graduate]

Well done for getting back on it! Brilliant stuff!