Long term lurker here!! Started c25k about a year ago at the gym on the treadmill and almost graduated but could never quite get past week 8. I had promised someone (much younger, slimmer and fitter) that I would a park run with her so tried running outside and found it very difficult so decided to start again from week 1. Many blisters and a global pandemic later and this morning I finally managed to complete run 3 of week 9 and, boy does it feel good 😁 I have signed up for the great south run in October so will need to increase my distances but then - going to train for it even if they do decide to cancel it.
I never thought I would so it and could have given up so many times but, if I can do it anyone can!!
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Well done on graduating, go over to the pinned post and get your graduate badge.
I had exactly the same issue when trying to run outside after running on the treadmill for a couple of years, I couldn't pace myself, I'd gotten so used to the treadmill doing that for me.
My wife started C25K and did a mix of treadmill and outdoor running, so I tagged along with her for a couple of weeks, with her being slower than I am it worked out great, not had a pacing issue since (I've not been out for a run since restarting the program earlier this year due to injury).
So glad you finally came out to tell us your wonderful story! 😄👏🏻 Wow, good on you for doing it all again outside. 👍 Think of all that experience you can share with everyone on here! Congratulations on your graduation! 🏆😊🏃♀️
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