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Got my running mojo back! W6 R2 complete!

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I'd been feeling a bit down after a difficult W6 R1, and as often can happen, it led to a negative spiral of thoughts - is it all going to keep getting tougher? Will I reach a point where I can't progress any further? What if I never get to a point where I can finish even a 5k run? I was starting to get nervous about attempting my next run...what if I just couldn't complete it?

Then I stopped.. took a breath, and tried to think a bit more rationally about it all... I've only been running for 6 weeks...that's 6 weeks from absolutely no running at all.. could I learn to be a concert pianist in 6 weeks? No! Could I become a master carpenter in 6 weeks? Of course not! So why on earth would I expect to be a marathon runner in 6 weeks? This is just the beginning of the journey! I'm already 6 weeks better than I was when I first stepped out the door for W1 R1, and next week I'll be better than I was this week.

With these thoughts in mind, I set out for W6 R2 early this morning.. I went right back out and tackled those hills that had given me so much trouble last time. They were still tough, of course they were. It took all my determination to power to the top, but I did it.. and I know now I can do it again, and each time, I'll be a little stronger than before.

Thank you for having the patience to persevere with my little ramble... and I hope this helps anyone else out there having doubts...it's never going to be easy.. but since when has anything worthwhile been easy? Just keep pushing on, take it a run at a time - every time you go out there, you're improving on what you did before, so be proud of yourself!

Happy running everyone! xx

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This is a really great post to read because a lot of people can struggle and really doubt themselves . Then we see you came out the other side and completed the run. Well done you 😊😊

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mog7Graduate in reply to Buddy34

Thank you! I really hope it does help people.. I know I wouldn't be making the progress I am if it weren't for all the positivity and encouragement I see on this forum every day. :) :)

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Buddy34Graduate in reply to mog7

Yes I totally agree , c25k really is a brilliant plan ,and reading everyone's posts really does help 😊

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Great post... keep thinking!!!

Well done on the run too... you got this.

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mog7Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Thank you! :)

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