At it again

[Luthor82]

Going to have to go back to week 1 as I haven’t run in months. My various mental health issues have gotten on top of me and I lost the will to keep going. As I improve on my journey I remember the freedom I felt when I was running. So yesterday I decided to go out and invest in some fresh new gear for running and this morning I’m about to head out. My heart is already racing before I even start to run but I’m focusing on how I’m going to feel at the end of it. Wish me luck.

For those that are interested, I started a few weeks ago recording my journey through my mental health situation on Instagram. Feel free to follow me @lexpenhaligan

[missanticrowd Graduate]

Hi! I’m also on my second pass through c25k! Have a good run today, you got this 👍

[Luthor82 in reply to missanticrowd]

Thank you ❤️

[Oldlady57]

Good luck on your journey Luthor82. Keep reminding yourself of the feeling running gave you previously. 👍🏻

[Luthor82 in reply to Oldlady57]

Thank you ❤️

[NewRunner4 Graduate]

Happy you smash it today. You can do this. Good luck!

[Luthor82 in reply to NewRunner4]

Thank you ❤️

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Welcome back ! I’ve had my own fun and games with the Black Dog and the Panic Moth, and I know exactly where you’re coming from. You can do this. Don’t overthink it - the more you think the more you’ll worry and the harder it’ll be to do it. Visualise the best bits, and enjoy your journey x

[Luthor82 in reply to ButtercupKid]

I did the run. I think my heart rate was higher before I started running, but I did it. Music up loud, eyes focused on the floor and completed my tension exercises at the same time. I felt a sense of pride for doing it but now my brain suffers the conveniences. How has your journey been?

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Luthor82]

You’re doing really well - focus on the good stuff. My journey took a while. I was really unfit - took me nine weeks of repeats just to conquer week 1 ! Then I was up and down mentally all the way through too. Took 5 months and a week to get to graduation, and I couldn’t have done it without the forum. You get the best support here, so don’t be a stranger !