I got the “nod and smile” approval!

[pegasus2512]

So I completed my wk8r1 tonight and I decided to run on the main road near where I live as I have avoided main roads up to now as I was paranoid about being a big bloke jogging along however tonight I ran past three other runners and all gave me a nod and a smile. Seems daft but it felt like it was unofficial approval from them. Doesn’t this sound daft? Up to now I felt that I’m just a want to be runner however I do feel that albeit running slow (I only cover 2.5miles in 35 minutes ) I am running three times a week. Daft but feels good.

[Jamicharla Graduate]

This doesnt sound daft at all! Its only natural to feel a little self conscious to start with! Really good to hear you got those supportive nods though! Its the small things that help!

[Hidden]

I have recently experienced the nod and smile too and it felt wonderful! 😃 I have never been able to run before and will hopefully ‘graduate’ this week 🏃🏻‍♀️

[pegasus2512 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Feels great doesn’t it? And Brilliant! Good luck and well done

[Dmc33 Graduate]

Yes! The nod and smile is my favourite. I was too nervous to look anyone in the eye at the beginning of the program and now I nod at everyone just to get that moment of connection. Doesn't always work obviously but it is nice to get a but of stranger solidarity in these weird times

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

Not daft at all Pegasus! It doesn’t matter how fast or slow you run as long as you’re out there doing it! So well done you!

[5kstarter Graduate]

I smile and wave at everyone so they have little choice but to acknowledge! 😂 Maybe someone has gone home thinking they have my “approval”? It’s a weird thought but kinda nice - if they see us running past them why would they think of us as anything other than a runner ?(even if we are walking when we get round the next bend!)

Let’s fake it til we make it!

[pegasus2512 Graduate in reply to 5kstarter]

Love this “fake it TIL we make it”!😂😂