MiniNoodle W1r2

[HappyNoodle]

Hi everyone

I’m 11 and my mum did C25k and I decided to do it as well because I didn’t really run a lot in Primary because I was very slow and I didn’t play games like it because I was always caught first and then I couldn’t catch anyone and it made me feel bad because people teased me.

I’m hoping to get better at running so I can feel better about myself.

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Awww love this!

Welcome to the forum lovely!

👏👏👏👏

And well done to you for starting this!

How lucky are you to have such an inspirational Mumma 💕

Best of luck and look forward to reading your posts

[HappyNoodle Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Thanks 😊 - MiniNoodle

[Plantsill48 Graduate]

You got this go out there and smash it

[HappyNoodle Graduate in reply to Plantsill48]

I will! - MiniNoodle

[booksie Graduate]

You sound like a great wee girl!! Don't let other people put you off. Sometimes children tease others because they don't feel very good about themselves. You are doing fantastically well to have started the Couch to 5K and we'll all be routing for you. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[HappyNoodle Graduate in reply to booksie]

Thanks 😊 my mum says that too - MiniNoodle

[JeanneMary Graduate]

Yay!! Go go go MiniNoodle! The great thing about C25K is that you're always doing better than your old self - not competing with anyone else. That's what I love. Enjoy your running!

[HappyNoodle Graduate in reply to JeanneMary]

Thank you 😊

[nowster Graduate]

Take it slowly. Your legs aren't (yet) as long as your mum's. Make her slow down for you. 😁

[HappyNoodle Graduate in reply to nowster]

Thanks 😊- MiniNoodle

PS she’s quicker than me ☺️ I’m trying to get her to not sprint and exhaust herself! She’s definitely got the talking and running combo down - HappyNoodle

[JeanneMary Graduate in reply to HappyNoodle]

🤣🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Cmoi Graduate]

Hello MiniNoodle, well done you for starting C25K!

I know it can be difficult to ignore people who tease you at school - it happened to me - but you sound just great to me Go for it!!

[HappyNoodle Graduate in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you 😊 I will - MiniNoodle

[Tasha99 Graduate]

You can do it! Some people might be fast but I bet they can’t run non stop for 30 minutes which you’ll be able to do soon 😊

[HappyNoodle Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Yes! 😊 - MiniNoodle

[Gwyrdd Graduate]

Congratulations MiniNoodle! You will definitely improve as you follow the plan . Please don’t bother about fast or slow. Your pace is your own and nobody else’s. Be proud of it .

Not only will you feel better about yourself, you will be more confident , see everything in a different way, and you won’t even care about teasing people . Enjoy your running!

[HappyNoodle Graduate in reply to Gwyrdd]

Thank you ☺️- MiniNoodle

[Nilsam Graduate]

Well done, MiniNoodle. It is fantastic that you are getting yourself fit and you should be so proud of yourself. Remember there will be up and down days so try not to look back on how games / running was at school and try to focus on now. Happy running, MiniNoodle. 👍👣🌞

[HappyNoodle Graduate in reply to Nilsam]

Thank you 🏃🏻‍♀️ - MiniNoodle

[Jnubster Graduate]

This is a great post!! Mini noodle, all I’m going to say darling is you’re awesome 😎 👏🏻Never let people put you off, it’s hard I know but just be yourself!! It sounds like you have a great Mum to work together with on your journey.

Tell yourself you can do it and you really will 💕🤩 I’m so glad you’re doing it, well done you!! Keep us updated with yours & Mums progress x x

[HappyNoodle Graduate in reply to Jnubster]

Thanks 😊 I will do it! - MiniNoodle

[Jnubster Graduate in reply to HappyNoodle]

You certainly will 💪🏼🤩

[RunRabbitRun40 Graduate]

Welcome to the club MiniNoodle!

Just think, if you keep at it like your mum did, you'll soon be running distances and times you never thought you could

When the world finally gets back to normal, ask your mum to take you along to Junior Parkrun - you'll find lots of like minded people of your own age, who all have one thing in common... the love of running!

Also, just remember: those kids didn't make fun of you because you couldn't catch, or because you weren't very good at games. They made fun of you simply because they're not very nice people. Be confident in who you are and turn your back on anyone who tries to take you down.

[HappyNoodle Graduate in reply to RunRabbitRun40]

Thank you I would like to do a Parkrun 🏃🏻‍♀️ - MiniNoodle

PS thank you from HappyNoodle too!

[LouLus Graduate]

Good luck, you can do it!

[HappyNoodle Graduate in reply to LouLus]

Thank you 😊🏃🏻‍♀️ - MiniNoodle

[LouLus Graduate in reply to HappyNoodle]

I always hated PE at school and was always picked last for teams. That’s why I avoided any attempts at running for 25+ years. This programme is all about you and no one else. Before you know it, you’ll be getting better run by run.

Wish I’d taken your attitude because I love running now. I graduated today and it’s the best feeling!

Take it steady and enjoy the moment when you drop into conversation with those silly kids that you can run for 30mins without stopping. 2020 is all about endurance, not sprinting! 👍🏻

[HappyNoodle Graduate in reply to LouLus]

Thank you 😊 and congratulations! - MiniNoodle

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

Hello MiniNoodle,

I think you will find C25K amazing. It builds you up slowly, so if you have patience and do your runs every week I think you will see excellent results. Is your Mum going to bike or scoot along with you?

I hope you have a really good time with your C25k challenge, and well done you for taking it on.

[HappyNoodle Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thank you 😊 I think bike. Today she ran with me 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ - MiniNoodle

PS I will drop a run and do a couple of runs with MiniNoodle and bike when I have too 🙃 - HappyNoodle

[BaddieThePirate Graduate in reply to HappyNoodle]

So cool. We are all waiting for your next write up. Keep us posted!

[SammiN3 Graduate]

Well done, I hope you enjoy it. My 11 year old and 13 year old girls have just completed week 1 so you're not alone! They too have seen a difference in me and have been encouraged to try and get fitter and have more self confidence before school starts again.

[HappyNoodle Graduate in reply to SammiN3]

Yay 😀 thank you - MiniNoodle

[Eightpaws Graduate]

Welcome MiniNoodle and well done on getting started on this challenge. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

[HappyNoodle Graduate in reply to Eightpaws]

Thank you, me too 🏃🏻‍♀️- MiniNoodle

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate]

Way to go MiniNoodle! With that proactive attitude I think you’ll go far. No pun intended 😂. Keep it fun and enjoy your runs.

[HappyNoodle Graduate in reply to Frizzbomb67]

😍🏃🏻‍♀️ fun runs all the way- MiniNoodle

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Go for it MiniNoodle (great name) you’ll soon improve at running and you’ll be amazed at how much your fitness stamina and confidence increases. Ignore people who tease you, you’ll show them.....let their negativity make you even more determined......Good Luck on your journey 👍

[HappyNoodle Graduate]

Thank you ☺️- MiniNoodle