I read this last night, and was absolutely amazed at what I was reading. The question “am I too big to run?” comes up here from time to time, and maybe somebody is reading the forum today thinking the same thing, so I thought I’d post a link.
This article also spoke to me about pace... has this woman achieved less because she can’t run 5k in 30 minutes? Hell no!
Just shows if you want something badly enough you can go out and do it😊
It does, nothing is impossible
Really good to see she's inspired others to give it a go. Have to say if I had a single blister and six miles still to run I doubt I'd be carrying on, good for her!
Yeah... I’m not going to complain next time I get a blister, that’s for sure!
Wow that is an amazing woman and very inspirational! With the motivation and memories of a great Dad, she's been unstoppable. I'm sure she'll go on to do so many more amazing things too. A definite "This girl can" journey! Good for her! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😁❤️
And a dash of “out there don’t care” in there too!!!
Oooooh yes!! That, there most certainly is...in buckets!! 😃❤️
Brilliant stuff.
What a woman!💪🏻😁
Good for her! So much of distance running is just the mental drive and determination. I have no doubts that her first 5k felt just as hard as that marathon, but she did it all! Never gave up or in.
I've said it before, anyone _can_ run, it's just how far or how fast. Bloody well done!
Yeah, I’m not sure I’d recommend a marathon to anyone who’s only run 8 miles before... but anything is possible!
Hard to say, there are actual plans out there that never take you more than 9 miles before race day!
I couldn't imagine doing it that way but she knew what she wanted and she got it!
Cool! I can ease back on my HM plan then 🤣. Or maybe not! I did read a marathon in 4 weeks plan once though... No clue why anybody would do that to themselves, and the injury risk must be through the roof, but each to their own.
I suppose it depends on prev experience and base fitness. I bet it was there for those that sign up but never actually get started on their mara training! 🤣
I do wonder how many people sign up after watching London and then copious amounts of alcohol! Could be a shock when a race number arrives in the post!
Thought you'd be interested in this lady youtu.be/Wm7OtVr7yCE
Wow! Her at the end of the 5 miler was about the same as me at the end of last Friday’s run... can’t imagine getting up from there to run a marathon in 10 weeks... let alone set a Boston qualifying time... truly amazing athlete. Love the emotion in the film too.
Yes I really enjoyed it
4 weeks? Don't do that mate. (I feel that you wouldn't but I'd say to anyone)
I certainly wouldn’t... it was when I was finding a marathon, think I googled crazy runners or similar and this guy who did couch to marathon in 4 weeks popped up... and while he got away with it, I didn’t think it was responsible to put up his training plan.
Hmmmm... Nothing worse than crushing people through false hopes. It's highly unlikely that that fella was very unfit. Even if he'd walked the whole distance and took breaks I'd still find it amazing if he'd done it. Well, good for him if he did.
Agreed... 26 miles is a hell of a walk if you’re not already used to at least 10-15 milers.
Unless he powered himself with some drenched mix of Rammstein, Marilyn Manson and early Metallica. Even Deep Purple for when he reached the final dark stage at 35k. THAT would definitely make him go all the way. However, I'd be reluctant to offer any such motivational method to any newcomers.
I’m more than ok then... with a dash of slayer, slipknot, and cradle of filth 🤟🏻
In reality, the last thing you'd need over such long distance is any distraction, even favourite music. You need every bit of focus, calm and strength that you can get. I can't listen to anything past 10-15k of solid non stop running otherwise irritation would take over.
I rarely listen to music these days... fast stuff helps my tempo and speed work, apart from that I don’t play it... I sometimes use a guided run on my long run, but am getting used to just running with my watch nowadays. Usually so much to take in, and yeah self coaching helps me a lot. This morning I was on a half “rubber tarmac” half trail route, so most of my concentration was on those pesky tree roots for half and then breathing and form for the other.
Wow I can't believe how long she kept going for, well done here!
I know... next time I feel like bailing after 30 minutes I’m using this story to keep me going!
20’... also I put off running for years cos I thought i was too fat. I even asked the guy in the sports shop if he thought I wasnt too fat to run!
This is another great story and one I think will help many who feel that they don't fit the runner mould.
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That’s a great story... Hollywood goes to far with these films, showing it as it is would probably inspire even more people.
That made me weep!.
Amazing! What a great read, makes you realise that we can all do more than we think!
Yes, the mind can hold us back, but it’s also our most valuable asset in getting to our goals
Wow - amazing! 😲 Just shows that where there's a will, there's a way!! 😁
It really does... I’m fairly strong mentally, but she’s in a different league right now.
Fantastic! Thank you for posting such an inspirational story xx
Certainly gave me a lift, I’m in HM training and was worrying recently that I may not get above 10 miles in training... not any more!!!
Amazing inspirational stories! I can only hope that I have as much determination in the future. X
You’re already showing it!
For lots of reasons you have just made me cry. (Not in a bad way) Thank you.
Oh my G! This woman is so inspirational!!
Seemed to be ladies day yesterday... 2 other amazing stories in the replies.
Yes this is an inspirational community. 
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C25K completed! Thank you all for your inspirational blogs.
You are all inspirational 
Very large lady - W4 🤛 
