Wk 6 run 1 - tough but made it 😅

[Foxyblue]

Started badly when on warm up walk and passed 4 builders, maybe I was being paranoid but as I walked towards them (at this point there was only two) one seemed to look and me and smirk then said something to his mate who then looked in my direction too, as I got nearer the other two appeared and they all looked at each other and then at me with similar smirky faces. I felt so intimidated and embarrassed like I must look so ridiculous to them.

I gave myself a virtual slap round the chops, lifted my chin slightly, slapped on a smile, stared them out and said a cheery morning as I passed.

It then took me the rest of the session to talk down the doubting voices in my head and listen to the positive one instead, that quiet insecure whisper reminding me how far I’ve come and that the opinion of some blokes (who were far from models themselves) don’t matter, I’m doing this for me not anyone else.

Definitely my toughest run yet but I did it and on the plus side it made me change my route so I wouldn’t pass them on the way back and by doing so I discovered a little woods with lots of different trails that I never knew was there! Every cloud eh? 🙈

[Shauno Graduate]

ignore people like that, you did it and should be proud of yourself. onwards and upwards!

[Tipee Graduate]

That's great go you I would have smiled and said hello too their opinion doesn't matter you doing it for yourself not them 😍

[Fifitrixiebell73 Graduate]

Not gonna lie, I'd probably have flipped them the bird and asked them what they were looking at! 🤣

And I bet none of them can run as long as you can!

[Foxyblue in reply to Fifitrixiebell73]

I did nearly use the classic ‘take a picture it’ll last longer d*€@ head!’ 😂🙈

[HennieR62 Graduate]

Well done you for managing it so well. 👏👏

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Hey Lady!... sod those builders!... you are amazing!.. I bet they couldn't even start running let alone get to the heady heights of week 6...... I sometimes think that when I'm running too...bet people are looking at me thinking 'well she doesnt look like a runner'... whatever runners look like!... Get your headphones on and get your fave music on and banish all thoughts like that!... your mantra should be .... I'm doing fab!... I'm outrunning all those couch portato's (ps... think of those builders as couch potato's if it helps )

I did week 6 run 1 yesterday and if you read my post then i found it the same!.... so tough after my week 5 run 3 euphoria... or maybe thats it... I just got a little to carried away with the celebration of doing that run to not notice that week 6 is equally if not more challenging... People have written on here so i should have known!..

Anyway... you and I are both on run 2!...woohoo!.... how fab! Bring on run 2! Hold your head high lady - you are awesome! x

[Foxyblue in reply to Tinytears60]

Awww thanks for taking the time to say such kind words.

I started this knowing I am overweight and 40+ etc and probably look ridiculous in Lycra leggings and a bright pink top 😂 but I’ve had a pretty positive attitude so far and felt proud of my achievements each time but today was the first time I let someone else’s opinion bother me and I’m annoyed with myself as much as anything.

I’d read too about this run being tough after the high of wk 5s achievement so I was already to just take my time and take it as it comes but those stupid smirky faces just got in my head 🤬

I’ve had a good chat with myself though and I’m totally ready for the rest of the week. On the whole this program (along with a much healthier diet) has improved my confidence no end so yes ‘sod those builders’ indeed!👊🏻

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Foxyblue]

not kind!... its true!....

I'm 60 in November .... scaring the c**p out of me!.. where has time gone!....

I'm sure we all have the wobbles in our mind... trust me doesn't take much as a 60 year old running through the park ... so many judgemental mums around with their kids... yes yes!.. i want to scream i used to be 20 and looked like you!.. haha!

Its our own personal journey .... and I don't know about you but i started week 1 and thought wow ... 60 seconds running .. i never thought it would be so difficult.. so quick to say but so much harder to do!.. but look at us!!!...

Sounds like youre doing better than me on the diet front.. I'm making small changes, small tweaks...porridge instead of cake for breakfast! haha!... only on the very odd occasion!... but as the week's progress I'm finding myself making even more improvements to my diet....

Your smashing it!... and i can't wait to continue reading your progress

x

[Foxyblue in reply to Tinytears60]

You too 😊