C25K Runiversary

[Foz4star]

So on this day last year I stepped out the front door on the start of my C25K journey.

I would never have previously called myself a runner, but nobody warned me how addictive this running malarkey could be.

It has been a massive change to my life, wellness and happiness. Over the last year not only have I graduated, but have found parkrun and joined a local running club and in a moment of insanity I also managed to sign up for the London Landmarks HM in March 2020.

Reflecting on my achievements, I say to anyone who is doubting the program, stick to it, you can do it. The plan works, and here is the proof...

38 x parkrun (8 different locations) PB 27:30

4 x volunteer at parkrun

1 x 10K @ 60:00:12

5 x 5K Trail Festival in a single day 🥵

I also seem to have lost several inches from my waistline, and dropped 20 kilos - most welcome.

Running shoes are now cluttering my hallway, as I seem to have a shoe for road, trails, snow and a spare road shoe to even out the wear 😀

A big thanks to everyone on this forum, you are an inspiration.

Keep running, Steve 🏃‍♂️👍

[johnno117 Graduate]

What a wonderful post! Well done to you for all you've achieved, and thanks also for sharing your story and providing such inspiration to the rest of us!

[Adsum Graduate]

Thanks for sharing, @Foz4star. Happy running. 👍🏻🏃🏼‍♂️

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Happy runniversary. A lot of amazing achievements you have made. Well done you 😊👏👏👏👏

[Debston Graduate]

Wowser, it's been quite a year for you! Happy runiversary!

[Granspeed Graduate]

Happy Runniversary. 👏🏼🎉 A pleasing list of achievements for you within only one year. And a nice look for the rest of us at a version of where the journey might go. Thanks for the post!

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Happy Runniversary Steve. A nice bling collection too. It’s amazing how a simple programme like c25k can change your life.

[Monnie41 Graduate]

Awesome Foz4star inspirational 👌👍💪

[Foz4star]

Thanks all for the kind words.

It is amazing that the C25K program has taken an overweight 50+ year old couch potato and converted me into a self confessed runner.

All it took was a little determination, belief, and the odd swear word or three!

If I can achieve this, anybody can.