Hi everyone! It's been a while since I posted on here, but I've had nothing to report much to you that you might find interesting. But I did want to tell you this:
Since graduating in February of this year, I have been consistently running 5k 3 or 4 times per week. I'm happy with that; it's doing me good, I'm enjoying it, and so am not intending to increase my distance at the moment. My pace is improving over time as well. All is good.
What I DID want to say to you all is that I've just returned from a lovely two-week holiday in Menorca (and resumed my running successfully and without issue on my return), where for the first time in years I felt confident enough to remove my t-shirt by the pool or on the beach. This is a pretty huge thing for me. I'm still a big lad in spite of losing 2 stone since January, and still have much work to do, but I didn't feel like "the fat one" any more. In fact, I felt quite good. And it's all down to a reduction in beer-intake, a healthier diet and, above all else, the C25K plan. Not only has it altered me health-wise and physically, but consequently my mental health is much improved and my confidence is higher than it has been for a long, long time. I'm happier and more outgoing. So thank you C25K, and thank all for your support and encouragement throughout my journey. This is one hell of a forum, and although I don't post much these days, I am a regular visitor and more than happy to offer help and encouragement when I can.
Thanks again everyone, and please, if you're struggling- don't let it beat you! Keep it up. The results are literally life-changing!!!
Week 1, Run 1. Feeling confident (ish).
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