Finally come out!!!

[Minis_mum]

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!!

[Snapdragon999 Graduate]

That’s amazing! Well done! You should feel so proud of yourself for having the determination to give it another go and see

It through.

Good luck for the Great South Run 😊

[LeeU Graduate]

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).

Congratulations again.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Huge well done you! Have fun training for the maybe, maybe not South Run

[Gannet1 Graduate]

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! 🏆😊🏃‍♀️

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

This guide to post C25k running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep running, keep smiling.