W1R2 complete...ish

[Whippety1]

So I braved the great outdoors for my second run. I found myself stopping every time I saw a person, out of pure embarrassment really. Is that normal? I walked to a common near to where I live and did a bit more there, but still couldn’t cope with anyone seeing me! I ended up only doing about 5 mins’ as opposed to 8...so feel a bit of a failure

[lottilou66]

Not a failure by any means you did 5 mins wow. Just keep going do what you can. You will get more confidence. I bet most people where actually really impressed to see you out so don’t feel embarrassed. I am 53 and over 12 stone I go with my daughter who is 15. She’s off like a shot leaving me like an asthmatic pit pony running behind. Lol. Keep up the good work.

[Whippety1 Graduate in reply to lottilou66]

Bless you and thanks for the support. I am 54 and see myself as an elephant wading through treacle right now! So knowing people feel my pain really helps!!❤️

[Mum2twoboys]

I’ve found myself stopping when I see people. Daft really as I always have admired those who run but I feel like I’m sounding like an unfit warthog and leaving some sort of mini earthquake in my path. I’m on week 2 run 1 today and hope very much I don’t see anyone. I do always pause it and carry on walking then start the run up again when they’ve gone past me. Hoping this feeling embarrassed will soon go when I can run faster than a sloth. GOOD LUCK.

[Whippety1 Graduate in reply to Mum2twoboys]

You made me laugh!! Humour and support the best medicine! Thank you x

[Mum2twoboys in reply to Whippety1]

You’re most welcome. We will get there and look back at ourselves and wonder why on Earth we were in a tizz 😳😊

[parktrotter Graduate]

Hya whippety1, great name btw, nah..you're not alone there.it IS wierd at first but hey..after week 6 you are a runner and you don't feel strange. You are starting something new...that's OK. No one is judging you. I felt wierd stopping after 1 minute ..but grateful. It helps to have headphones and feel I look the part in trainers.Not so strange to see someone running in trainers. At first I was embarrassed by how many real runners ran past me but now I'm fine.that's them- this is me. You are doing fine .Try not to think about other people.

[Lanabear1973]

Hey there, first of all good on you, you’ve not failed, what ever you do it’s a good start, keep going.

I did my first C25K this morning, I am a very big girl (probs over 19 stone) in my late 40’s. I’m very embarrassed about all my joogly bits in front of others, but I did do it this morning, ( and went past people)

I put my sons wireless headphones on and music, so it kinda takes ur mind off what’s around you. I felt I failed as I only did my 5 min warm up, a run, 90 seconds walk and a second run, I really struggled on my second run, so I gave up, I still had 17 mins left to do. I’m hoping I keep up this will power I have just now. Good luck to you to.XX

[chocolatecoffee8]

You are out doing it that’s the hardest part try not to think too much what others are up to. Just remember your the one trying their not. Good luck on your journey x