W2R1: The start of W2 today, never got this far... - Couch to 5K

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The start of W2 today, never got this far before, actually never thought I'd get this far.

In a weird way I think I may have been looking forward to it, just to see if I could manage it.

Well I did manage it, but it was hard. The last 2 runs were so hard I nearly stopped, but I didnt, I carried on.

Feeling pleased with myself today for the progress I've made, small steps but they all count 😊

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BowlingT profile image
BowlingTGraduate

And you should be so pleased with yourself! I found the early weeks so difficult and although it doesn’t get easier I think you learn to trust your body and the plan as you progress.... which you will!

Well done!

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FeltipGraduate in reply to BowlingT

Thank you 😊

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Instructor57Graduate

Well done !

As they say 'The longest journey is made up of small steps' (or something like that) haha 😁

Keep it up and keep feeling proud πŸ˜πŸ‘πŸƒ

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Instructor57

Thank you, and lots of thanks for the support

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Instructor57Graduate in reply to Feltip

Your welcome !

I think we all enjoy support on here πŸ™‚πŸ‘

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Well done.

Why would you not be looking forward to it?

Relax and enjoy it.

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FeltipGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Because I've always had my head telling me how hard it is and how slow I am which, for me, tells me I cant do it. The kind lovely people on here are educating me to think differently. I'm slowly changing my mind set and I can sense a difference already. I'm sure I'll still have tough times when I feel like I cant do it but I now I have a more positive approach now 😊

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IannodaTruffeMentor in reply to Feltip

Have you read this about mental approach healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

It may help.

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FeltipGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

I've just read your post on mental approach.

Thank you for taking the time to reply to my post originally and again to direct me to this.

Good mental health is something I struggle with, feelings of insecurity, not feeling worthy, inadequate, ugly, incapable..... I could go on....

I'm hoping taking on the C25K will help to improve this.

Since I restarted the program (having previously failed and returned to the couch in a huff) I've had a different mindset which is down to the positive feedback from the kind strangers I've met here.

I'm excited for the future weeks, to see how I cope, what I can achieve and I'm interested to see how I cope with a 'bad run' or a 'bad week'

Thank you again 😊

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Tinytears60Graduate in reply to Feltip

I love your determination!.. LOVE it that you have come back and returned in a huff!... made me giggle reading that!... I get it completely!

Good, bad or indifferent runs - just jump on here and post. There is always someone around to brighten your day and send you some support and if you read some of the posts you will see we all have each others back's... It's as much a part of the experience as the actual running :-)

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Tinytears60

I post on here as soon as I return from my morning run, while my feelings are fresh in my mind and I enjoy reading how others have got on, yours particularly as there ways seems to be a story πŸ˜‚

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Tinytears60Graduate in reply to Feltip

The people on here keep you so buoyant!..... It's a great little forum

Oh I've come to realise I'm like the Bridget Jones of the running world.... only i don't do the fags or the vodka (Gin is my tipple) :-) :-) :-)

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Tinytears60

Gin is mine too πŸ˜‚

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Tinytears60Graduate in reply to Feltip

Well in that case

Cheers to your next run

πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ 🍸

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Ginny57Graduate

Well done!!! My no 1 tip for carrying on is SLOW and steady. There is no such thing as too slow. Try looking at the Japanese slow running video on YouTube. You’ll have this nailed and be enjoying your achievements before you know it! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŽ‰

youtu.be/9L2b2khySLE

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Ginny57

Someone has already kindly shared that with me, and that has really helped.

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DreambirdGraduate

That’s brilliant- well done you πŸ‘ slow and steady you’ll be fine - keep on running πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈβœ…

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Dreambird

Thank you 😊

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GreenkGraduate

Whoop whoop... Knew you could do it! πŸŽ‰πŸ˜€

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Greenk

I dont think I knew it, but I'm trying to tell myself I can 😊

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EllalouxGraduate

Amazing! Well done!πŸ˜ƒ week 2 was my nemesis!! Stick with it though, your body is adapting and getting prepared to be able to tackle the 30 minute run😊

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Ellaloux

Right now it feels like I'll never make it to 30 mins 😳 just concentrating on one week at a time πŸ˜‚

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EllalouxGraduate in reply to Feltip

Oh gosh honestly I felt the exact same! I was ready to throw in the towel at week 4, I struggled so much with the 5 minute runs😩Then week 5 run 3 came about and somehow I managed to run for 20 minutes, and since then I’ve actually began to love running!

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Ellaloux

I look forward to that day !!

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Tinytears60Graduate in reply to Feltip

If you had seen me at week 1 you would say the same about me!.. I ran like a bag of spanners!.... BUT

I'm on week 8 now!... you want to know how?.. its this plan!... its magic!... I can't believe it myself

Stic with it- you will love it

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Gannet1Graduate

You’re doing great! πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ» Just keep going at your own pace, getting one run at a time under your belt and trust in the programme. πŸ˜ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Gannet1

Thank you 😊

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Foxyblue

You really have done the hardest bit!

So many people on here will say the same, that wk 1 run 1 was the toughest. Your body and your mind will be challenged each week but keep trusting the program and have faith in yourself. Each run prepares you for the next so it’ll feel like an effort but not impossible.

You CAN do this and it is soooo worth the effort. The sense of achievement and pride you will feel after completing each run becomes addictive and before you know it you’ll consider yourself a runner (and start boring anyone who will listen with tales of time/pace/distance/ etc 😜)

You got this πŸ’ͺ🏼

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Foxyblue

Thank you, I love your enthusiasm 😊

Reggit profile image
ReggitGraduate

I’ll definitely echo what others have said, β€˜you CAN do it’.

Two months ago (At the age of 51) I was adamant that I couldn’t run and never would be able to. I was wrong! I’m now regularly running 30 minutes and am totally amazed! You will be the same I’m sure.

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Reggit

Thanks the positive talk from everyone is overwhelming, I've already told so many people about this forum 😊

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PlattszoGraduate

Brilliant!! Absolutely well done. That sheer determination will serve you well. Also, taking it positively, to see what you can do! Brilliant attitude.

I hope you feel proud! 😊😊

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Plattszo

Yes I do actually, thank you

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JCGMGraduate

I’m only a few weeks ahead of you. Just in week 6 now and like you I found week 2 tough! Was kinda thinking β€œthis isn’t for me” but have stuck at it and I actually completed a 20 minutes non-stop run last week πŸ™Œ

I’ve also taken notice of runners now, when I didn’t bother before and more often than not, they are going at a jog rather than at a

Rapid pace!

Good luck!x

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FeltipGraduate in reply to JCGM

Yes I've watched others too and realised they arent as fast as I think they are !!

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Wondermoon07Graduate

Feltip, you legend you!

When it feels like you want to give up and you don’t - THATS success!

Keep posting each success - you have all of us in your corner!

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Wondermoon07

How can strangers be so nice, thank you 😊πŸ₯°

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Tinytears60Graduate

Great stuff!.... So chuffed for you!...

It's a magical plan isn't it?... you do need a little bit of grit and determination but nothing worthwhile comes easy and you pushed on and did it!...

Isn't the sense of achievement such a natural high!...

Well done!

Slow slow slow is the key!.... I thought i was going slow but guess what - I found an even slower slow! :-)

The support on here is amazing!...literally could not have done it without them.. and we have some great fun banter too - its as much a part of the plan as the actual running itself...

You are doing this so well done!

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Tinytears60

I seem to have found a slower slow too !!

I read your post, shame your run yesterday was tinged with sadness about the sea and RNLI πŸ˜•

R2 for me tomorrow 🀞😊

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Tinytears60Graduate in reply to Feltip

R2 - you have got this!...... Can't wait to read your post! :-)

Yes sad indeed.... :-( The sea can be so rough!

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Tinytears60

I live near the sea too , on the south coast

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