Week 7 run 3 ✅

[Corarun]

So week 7 run 3 is done! It had its moments...coldest morning yet here, knocked my headphones out trying to pull my buff over my ears, had to stop to tie shoelaces, some idiot bloke yelled at me (pick your knees up) as I ran past him, then saw my reflection in the window as I got home and felt fat and grotty and sweaty and depressed I’ve lost no weight (I know weight loss is not about exercise or 80% diet 20% exercise and didn’t expect to lose through running but it’s still quite depressing to feel like the fat woman running and getting shouted at).

Anyway...I did it! And I still got those endorphins afterwards so pleased with myself. My usual schedule is slightly out of joint this week so would normally take two rest days and start new couch 25k week on Saturday, but think will be starting on Friday with just one rest day instead...bring it on 😊

[getfitatlast Graduate]

Well done! That’s brilliant! Take no notice of anyone else - we are out there doing it! I’m about to go out and do week 7 run 3 as soon as I’ve wAlked the dog. I’m thinking about ditching the all black running gear and getting some seriously loud Lycra. We are runners after all.

[Corarun Graduate in reply to getfitatlast]

Ha! This cheered me up - have promised myself some new running gear when week 9 is done so perhaps I’ll go for the brightest I can find. Have a good run! 👍🏻

[Womangolfer Graduate]

Don’t worry about the idiots who catcall they probably don’t do any exercise! I had hoped to lose more weight than I have but my legs have toned and now back into trousers and skirts I was struggling to fit before. I did treat myself to running tights for the winter from Aldi and they are great value and a good fit. Keep running

[Corarun Graduate in reply to Womangolfer]

👍🏻 Don’t have an Aldi near me but am definitely going to invest in some new gear 😃

[Womangolfer Graduate in reply to Corarun]

Try online.

[Speedy60 Graduate]

So who is this idiot bloke? Just that - an idiot. He probably feels threatened by seeing someone taking control of their life when he can't even control his mouth.

You go for it. We're all here for support! 🏃‍♀️🥳🥳🥳

[SteveWebbo Graduate]

My wife has not lost any weight but she feels so much better , it moves around and becomes muscle = toned . I bet the inches are going . Don't worry about the knees guy - you passed him because he was running on the spot with high knees lol !

[Jell6 Graduate]

Well done!!, bring on the next week 🤩🤩🤩.

I doubt I have lost weight, but I used to do 5:2 diet and haven't since I started running (20 months ago).

I don't weigh myself anymore, and I can still wear the same clothes that I did when I started!

Embrace the colourful leggings, I love Sturdy by Design and have more than is necessary, but they make me smile when I get ready.

You will get the odd idiot comment, but we all do, but overall you will get smiles, good mornings, thumbs up....

More importantly, you will feel fantastic and gain fitness.

[Corarun Graduate in reply to Jell6]

Thank you! Liking the clothing top tips! 👍🏻

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Jell6]

I'm just off to Google that. Can't have too many leggings 😉

[Auntysocial Graduate]

Forget the idiots. You are the winner 👍🏻

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Idiot obviously felt threatened that you were fitter than them. You're out and running for you no one else .

Look how great you felt on completing your run. Well done you 🤗🤗

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

7:3 is an amazing achievement 🎈👍👏🌟 Definitely calls for a celebration of new running gear! Enjoy the afterglow & know the best is yet to come! 😁

You can smile at silly comments as he is the one with the problem, not you!!

Well done👍 onwards & upwards!!