Still Running, Still Improving, Still Enjoying It

[Couchphoenix]

Having graduated I wondered if I would continue to run, would it be an effort, would I find it a chore to get out of a warm bed and get out there, but I can honestly say I enjoy it. It’s still a mental and physical challenge but last Friday I reached 5k in 32:29 mins, my best time so far, so I’ve almost reached the illusive 5k in 30 mins which I’m determined to do. I kept my C25K journey to myself, but since graduating I’ve now told some of my work colleagues who were initially surprised but also impressed and encouraging and I’ve even discovered some of them are also doing it. Good luck to everyone whatever stage of your journey your at, stay positive and stay determined 👍

[Hidden]

Unlike my boss who disclosed my weightloss and C25K journey in the weekly update🤣🤣🤣🤣🤪

[SquintyBunny Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Oh no!! It's one thing for you to discuss it, but for your boss to do it for you?! Ohhh deaar! Naughty boss! Haha

[Hidden in reply to SquintyBunny]

Her intentions were all good !.I hope..🤣..anyway it's out there now. I'm actually doing this to train for a 5k as my mam was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia....💔 Some positive has to come from such a cruel diagnosis 💪💪

[SquintyBunny Graduate in reply to Hidden]

That is so lovely and such a worthy cause to motivate your runs. I wish you all the luck with your training and your race. <3

[Couchphoenix Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Slinky Jinky88, I bet people have commented on your weight loss, you’ll probably find other people you work with will be interested and ask you all about the programme.

[Hidden in reply to Couchphoenix]

Not seen anyone in my team...went on lockdown just as I started...just had a ittle walk in the Peak District..stamina is definitely improving I managed Mam Tor without any drama.⭐

[Couchphoenix Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Just Google’d it, looks very picturesque, it’s when you walk somewhere you think, oh I’m not tired, and realise you’ve got lot more stamina, well done 👍

[Hidden in reply to Couchphoenix]

I did Ben Lomond a couple of years ago...that's a story and a half..which ended with me swapping my size 5's for my sons size 9's🤣😆😆🤪🤪🤪

[SquintyBunny Graduate]

5k in 32:29 is great, I look forward to the day I will finally be able to get that time too! I am slowly improving and that is what counts! Well done you for keeping up the motivation and continuing to consolidate your training! I love the fact that this has encouraged others to give the programme a try, too. Fantastic! <3 xx

[Couchphoenix Graduate in reply to SquintyBunny]

Thank you Squinty, I’m glad your enjoying running too, it’s hard but I think what pushes us on is the high it gives you for the rest of the day, when you’ve completed a run. Well done you for fitting it in around some gruelling shifts too and thank you for the sterling work you and your colleagues do in these uncertain times 👍

[SquintyBunny Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

We all appreciate it your kind words. Thank you <3

I just hit my first 5k today and I feel fantastic (And my time was ALOT slower than 32:29!! xD)

Hope you are keeping up the good work! xxx

[SweatyHettie Graduate]

Wow that’s a great time - I don’t think I will ever get close to that but I did do my first 5K yesterday in 40 so I’m chuffed with that

[Couchphoenix Graduate in reply to SweatyHettie]

Thanks SweatieHettie 😊 Well the first time I tried it, it took me 37 mins, then 34 then 32.29, so it’s doable, you’ll find you’re shaving minutes off in no time 👍

[Shrekswife Graduate]

Well done on graduating and carrying on.. Keep running and good luck

[Couchphoenix Graduate in reply to Shrekswife]

Thanks Shrekswife 😊 good luck to you too 👍