Toooo hot🌞

[Orangepastill]

So, feeling totally rubbish, I am not a ‘natural runner’ and it doesn’t come easily but I’m going. I’m on week 4, run 2.

I got overtaken by a real runner- this has happened before but today just made me feel awful and like I’m not good enough to be doing this!!!

My head wasn’t in the right place though... gah, I’m annoying myself! 🙈

AND it’s sooo hot... anyway my main reason for posting-how can I carry my phone if I don’t wear a hoodie?! 🤷‍♀️

[weejillymc68 Graduate]

I got a running belt from Ebay, think it was a fiver and it came the next day which was impressive in these times. Good luck with your runs.

[Orangepastill Graduate in reply to weejillymc68]

Oo might try that, my husband has an arm band thing but I don’t like how it feels!!! Waist one sounds good, essentially a runners bumbag so I can pretend it’s the 1980s again...

[packersruns Graduate]

Don't feel bad about being overtaken because a "real runner" went past you. You ARE a real runner! You will end up being just as fast as them - it just takes time to build up that pace and stamina!

If you are finding it too hot, try and run early in the morning or late in the evening - I can't stand hot weather most of the time and I found this really helped me not struggle as much as I was at the beginning of C25K

I carry my phone through an armband I found on amazon, which I find really works as I can put my house key and debit card/cash in a little slot too so I've got stuff incase of an emergency. Some people prefer something around the waist as some people don't like the weight on their arm but I haven't really noticed it!

Good luck on your next run!

[Orangepastill Graduate in reply to packersruns]

Thanks! 🤸‍♂️

[RunnerRef76]

Firstly, well done for even going out but dont forget, that 'Real Runner' had to start from somewhere as they didnt get to where they're at straight away. Training comes first. Dont even let it get into your head. If theres a Decathlon shop near you try looking on their website for belts,bags and any other running equipment. Good luck

[Orangepastill Graduate in reply to RunnerRef76]

Thank you! True. 🏃‍♂️🤸‍♂️🧘‍♀️

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Lol, you got overtaken by real runners, I suppose you mean by that, runner's who can run a sub 30 minute 5k 🏃🏾 👍

[Orangepastill Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Blimey, that is such stuff that dreams are made of! Real runners are a) faster b)thinner c) have expansive selections of colourful Lycra d) don’t appear to pant/ sweat... 👏🏼🤸‍♂️🏃‍♂️🧘‍♀️🙄

[Orangepastill Graduate]

I went earlier=cooler=less busy... 80s style runners bumbag ordered... thank you everyone for replying on weds. Xx