Running helps me clear my head, and feel better about myself

[Verovero]

I am back at running. I started running 5 years ago and was able to run 5 km in less than 35 minutes. I stopped running 2 years ago because of neck pains and I really missed it. I am temporarily off work for stress whixh caused me migraines and vertigo and have started running again and I love it ! It helps me physically and mentally and hope to be able to run 5km in a month time.

[Gwenllian1 Graduate]

Running is such a great thing to do for both physical and mental strength. Glad to hear you are back out there and very best of luck.

[Verovero Graduate in reply to Gwenllian1]

Running is definitely helping me get rid of my stress. I get a real sense of a achievement when I have been running. Thank you for the encouragement !

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Sorry hear about stress and off work. Running and this plan will certainly get you back to running. You say a month, are you already following the plan or just running. The benefits of the plan are far reaching in injury prevention, support and structure. Do you also know about the strength and flex forum

[Verovero Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

I am back at running 4 weeks and able to run 12 minutes without stopping so I am happy with my progress. I will also look at the strength and flex forum, thank you for the advice!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great you've come back to running and I hope it helps with the way you're feeling. Are you starting c25k from wk1r1?😊

[Verovero Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

I am back at running 4 weeks and now able to run 12 minutes without stopping, so I am happy !

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome back... enjoy these runs... The mental benefits are as important as the physical ones, for so many of us!

[Verovero Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks, people don't realise how good running is for your mental health.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

The guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... includes a link to an article about posture.

Avoid carrying anything in your hands while running...... this can create shoulder and neck tensions.

Enjoy your journey.

[Verovero Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks for the advice, maybe that's why I got neck pains before as I always carried a bottle of water.

[saul01 Graduate]

I've slowly have got back into recently. It's one of the same reasons for me, sense of freedom and tranquility.

Hope it all gets better for you.

[Verovero Graduate in reply to saul01]

Thanks, I absolutery love the sense of freedom you get from running.

[saul01 Graduate in reply to Verovero]

And nothing beats going for a run in the rain!! Just like today😁

[Pugwash Graduate]

Glad to know you're back running. My personal experience is that it is difficult to overestimate the beneficial effect it has on ones' mental health. Hope you're well again very soon!

[Verovero Graduate in reply to Pugwash]

Thanks for the reply, running definitely helps mental health

[Verovero Graduate]

Thanks for the lovely replies. I am back running 4 weeks, following the plan and running twice a week. I am now running up to 12 minutes without stopping, so am happy with my progress so far.