First run musings

[Sadray]

Run 1 done so here's my thoughts:

1. Who knew 60 seconds lasted soooooo long???

2. Drizzle and bit of a breeze = no where near as bad as I thought and weirdly refreshing

3. Fit, rugby playing, sarcastic,15 year son = totally annoying before and after and a merciful relief that he stayed home during.

4. Going in the dark so no-one recognises you - genius!!!

5. Younger son - aka self appointed personal trainer, whilst scooting (literally on a scooter) around me and spotting multiple axe murders in every shadow = not very helpful, but does make you pick up the pace!

6. Wearing I'll fitting leggings that "ride downwards" - not such a great idea, running whilst holding/hitching them up is not such a great look!!!

7. All in all - far less traumatic than I thought!!!!.

[Seaside22 Graduate]

Well done for getting out there and not tripping over your drooping leggings! Bet you'll look back at this first post in 9 weeks time with amazement at how far you've come.

[Sadray in reply to Seaside22]

Thanks I hope so!! I'm ditching the I'll fitting leggings and scooting child next time I think!!!

[Papillon17 Graduate]

Well done for getting out there, stick with it and good luck

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on starting C25K, quite an amusing post from you, but I think you will stick the course and be all the better for it once you graduate.

[Supermeisty]

Well done for getting out there and starting. Any run, with many amusing aspects is still a run keep up the good work, you have done the hardest run.

[Sadray in reply to Supermeisty]

Thanks me and my droopy leggings are drying out😅

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate]

😂 great musings!

[Sadray in reply to Fatgirlslim19]

Thank you

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey

[Sadray in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Ooooo thanks this is exactly what I need!!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🤣 well done!

[janet1972 Graduate]

Best bedtime read I’ve had in a longtime. 😂

Well done on getting your leggings on and doing it!! Just think of the extra calories you burnt keep pulling them up..

That ridicule from your kids will soon turn into them being proud of you!

Looking forward to reading about your next adventure 🏃🏻‍♂️

[Sadray in reply to janet1972]

Oh Janet thank you for this. You're right hitching up those bloody leggings must equal squats or arm exercise somehow!!!!🙈

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Just brilliant... well done you and young protector...tighter leggings and a head torch maybe

[DottyF Graduate]

Fabulous post you made me chuckle well done ❤️

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Well done and loved reading your post, give it a week or two and take the 15 yr old, my 16 yr old grandson ran with me on a week one run and struggled to run all the minutes even though fit daily dog walking up hills

Looking forward to your next posts

[JoP61 Graduate]

I didn't have the annoying child on my first run but I did go out in the dark wearing black to avoid being seen! Now I wear luminous lycra and I don't care who sees me! Actually, having a light or head torch might be a good idea.

Great post - made me laugh. Well done on starting and you will be amazed at your progress. 👍👍👏👏😀

[AceitGirl Graduate]

Sounds like you have a fab time and your lovely son made his contributions. Yes I have thought so as well how 60seconds seem like an hour when we are under pressure. Very well done. Keep on it.