C25k journey

[Neilrunrun]

I finished C25k in the summer I started in January 2019 and I couldnt run for a minute without stopping.My father died in the summer just after I completed C25k.Shortly after I entered and completed my first 5k in 30 minutes.I kept training and ran a 10k in edinburgh for Chest heart stroke Scotland and raised 60 pounds.I guess I ran it for him and completed it in 64 minutes.It was a fantastic experience and the finish line was inside murrayfield stadium in edinbuegh.Since he passed away running has really helped and it's gave me a determination and discipline I never had before and it really helps with my mental health as I suffer from depression.Ive decided to keep going and train regularly using the Nike run club app .Ive entered the London landmarks half marathon in March and am starting to train for that today.For anyone starting C25k please keep at it follow the training plan and once you can do a 5k keep going. It did take me longer than 9 weeks to be able to run for half an hour without stopping.ln fact it was probably about six months.I couldn't see myself not running now.

[Smelliepoo Graduate]

Thanks neilrunrun, I am suffering a motivation dip at the mo (am still on consolidation runs, but the weather is so horrible!!) and I think I have to try to remind myself of why I am doing this, for similar reasons to you actually. Thanks for the reminder. I will try to remember this more often. 😊

[Buddy34 Graduate]

I'm glad you've kept running , Neilrunrun and if it can help you even in a small way that's good.

Congratulations on your 10k race and raising the money for charity.

Keep us posted on how you're getting on with your HM training and good luck 😊