Week 6 Run 3

[Feltip]

Mixed emotions about this run. After run 2 being quite difficult I worried this would be too much for me. On my warm up walk I actually spoke aloud to myself "you can do this" "think about writing on the forum after" "positive thoughts"

My husband has put some good music on my phone so hoping that would help. The field was empty, cool breeze, off I go.....

I'm not sure how to describe it, there were times when it felt really uncomfortable inter mixed with feelings of comfort and ease, times when I looked at my phone to see how long was left and times when I was surprised when Jo spoke to say how much I'd already done.

Even now writing this I have mixed emotions, happy, relieved that I've done it, slight disappointment that it was hard so now worried how I'll cope with week 7

I didnt have a good day yesterday, emotional and tearful. I've struggled at times in lockdown, about the enormity of it all, how will we ever get over this horrid situation and yesterday was for some reason a bad day. Maybe those thoughts still lingered on with me today.

But now I need to pull myself together, I just ran for 25 minutes, and that is a good thing.

Apologies for the rambling

Thank you to anyone that has helped me get this far with their positive supportive words, I'm very grateful 🥰

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Well done you !!!

that's great , you know you can do this !

the transformation from when you started is amazing .

don't forget, you are still a new runner, as am i !

every run will not feel the same , it will take months of running to strengthen up and your body to become used to this , you are doing just fine .

and i know what you mean with the current covid situation , its horrid , but also remember that running will help with your emotional wellbeing as well as physical.

just keep doing what you are doing because its working .

you have done incredibly well with this and you WILL soon graduate ! 😬👍

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

The positive side of me knows what you are saying is absolutely right, and would be exactly what I would say to someone else, but I have this horrible, doubting negative side that keeps popping up, I wish I could silence it

I need to remind myself how I started this program, re staring after 'failing' the first time and the real progress I've made. I am pleased, honestly 😁

I think I'm just having a moment 😐

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Feltip]

You are absolutely allowed to have a moment, We all have them, trust me !

I know I certainly do , as I'm sure I have said before , this program is as much a mental challenge as it is physical .

Try to relax and enjoy the remaining runs , think about your amazing journey through this program while you are out there running and that sence of achievement when you will graduate 😬

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you 😊🥰

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Feltip]

So you have a gremlin!.. they come in all shapes and sizes and for a variety of things!.. they are buggers!... Let's hatch a plan to get rid of it!

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Yes I need to learn how to tell it to 'do one' 🤣

[nowster Graduate]

Keep reminding yourself you just ran for 25 minutes. You can do it!

[Feltip Graduate in reply to nowster]

I know, that does amaze me 😇

Just feeling very emotional at the moment. I think it's a mixture of my achievements so far, the pandemic situation, my kids getting ready to return to school ......a bit overwhelmed I guess

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

You don't need to apologise for your inspiring post, don't worry about week 7, you have already ran for 25 minutes, week 7 are 3/25 minute runs, good news for you as well Feltip, you are now OFFICIALLY a RUNNER, by completing run 3 of week 6, congratulations.

[Feltip Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Now I'm tearful in Tesco cafe reading the replies 😪🤣

My kids have been home since March and we are now preparing them to return to school, I have mixed emotions about that. And I truly never believed I'd get this far in the program, the end is getting nearer, I almost dont want it to end , me a runner, who would have thought 🤔🤣

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Feltip]

I have been doing my weekly shopping in Tesco for what seems a 100 years, BUT when the lockdown began and you couldn't go far I started going to a bran new shopping centre which only opened less than a year ago, its only a 17 minute walk from where I live whereas Tesco is about a 35 minutes walk and I have to get the bus back home, I now do my main weeky shopping at another well known supermarket only half the size of Tesco, I won't advertise here but there is a country by the same name about 500 miles north west of Scotland, this supermarket also specialises in frozen 🐠🐠 fish.

[nowster Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Similarly I switched my allegiance from Sainsbury's to Morrisons when the initial lockdown happened. It was quieter, with shorter queues to get in, and about the same distance. I don't know where my local Land of Ice is.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to nowster]

Iceland is the new place I do my shopping, although less choice than Tesco I like going there for everything I need.

[Feltip Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

(I'm hoping this is replying to you both) nowster AlMorr my son works at Tesco, in afraid the lure of the staff discount is too much for me to ignore 🤣

[nowster Graduate in reply to Feltip]

Yes, that worked. It does also help that my partner gets an NHS discount at Morrisons. 😉

[Feltip Graduate in reply to nowster]

Makes the weekend wine cheaper 👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Feltip]

I have nothing against Tesco, very friendly staff, I still have their Clubcard and even a voucher for £4 off my next shopping trip there, that came through the post just after lockdown, I will go there whenever the need arises.

[acountrycabbage Graduate]

Please don’t apologise. As wonderful and encouraging as it is to see so much positive energy on the forum it’s as equally important to talk about the low days. It doesn’t make you a weaker person.

I feel emotional about you feeling emotional! 🤷🏼‍♀️😁 No doubt you partly felt emotional because you achieved something you didn’t think you could - but you DID - big congrats for that! 🌟

Speak kindly to yourself and remember you are doing a wonderful thing by committing to the programme. Be proud of that alone, you’re stronger than you think x

[Feltip Graduate in reply to acountrycabbage]

Yes I agree, seeing good and bad posts on here is healthy, it can't be good all the time and its important to know that and learn from that.

Thank you for the support. I absolutely know I wouldn't be this far without the kindness of strangers, which in a way is more uplifting, strangers arent duty bound to praise and say how well you're doing !!

[Magentabob Graduate in reply to Feltip]

Hi Feltip, reading your post reminded me of how emotional I sometimes got whilst doing the C25K - I graduated just a few weeks ago. I think it’s the new challenges, struggles and successes - which are all very personal.

You are doing great though and you might need to accept that this is part of the emotional journey.

For my part, our kids went back to school last week and despite the concerns I feel a lot more contented knowing that the kids have their routine and lives again.

Hope you can feel some of that contentment too come time. ♥️

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Magentabob]

Theres been times when I've thoroughly enjoyed them being home and being part of this unique time with them, being part of their education but equally I've craved routine back in my life. And they have been amazing and they get on really well 🥰

I dont understand why this program is so emotional, it's just running, what's wrong with me 🤣🤣

Hope your childrens return continues well for you and them

[Magentabob Graduate in reply to Feltip]

It’s not just running though. It’s ties up all our emotions and our wellbeing.

So far so good with school etc. 🤞for all our kids.

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to acountrycabbage]

Aww i love this!...... Such a sweetie!... but you're so right!.. its not all hands in the air smiley happy congratulatory stuff... Our running family is also there for when we are feeling a bit rubbish!... a little bit pants!....

I'm emotional that you're emotional about Feltip being emotional! If we aren't careful we are going to be a blubbering mess!

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

OMG I've started a crying fest 🤣🤣

[acountrycabbage Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Ba ha ha ha! Cry laughing over here! 🤣

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Wait til I get home! I’m out on a bike ride cos I’m being sensible .. 🚲🙈 it’s harder work than running! 🤣🤣🤣

No long faces please, no tears, don’t be sad! .... you just did it!

I KNEW you would!

The rest we can sort out!.. promise!

Will message when I get home!

Bloody well done!!

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Dont make me cry again with all your nice supportive words 😁

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Hey Lady

The back couple of weeks i was emotional too - you can’t believe you’re doing it (but you are!).. your feeling yourself transforming and whilst you love it ... it’s also when you think I wish I had done this sooner...

Worried about week 7?.... trust me... you will take this in your stride! You’re getting rather adept at this! 👏👏👏

You have more behind you than In front of you- that’s such an achievement.....

it’s such a strange time - we all feel a little like that! It was your daughters birthday the other day and I always get emotional about my girls...especially around their birthdays. We have lal had to adapt to a different way of life haven't we. The kids haven't been to school in a long time and they are due to go back in September.... Try not worry .... All you can do is listen to advice and make the decision that's best for you!... Hubby sounds like a keeper.. he's shown that already by putting some tunes on your playlist!.. bless him!

Your bad day yesterday and my bad day today... 2pm today my daughter had the most amazing wedding day planned in the hills of Portugal .. You just want the best for your children don’t you.? .. and they have both handled it so well! Reorganised things without so much as a single complaint... I’m so proud of them...💕 but I am gutted for them! I Probably took it worse than them 🙈

I went out on a 20k cycle ride 🚲 to try and better my mood 🙈

We shall make 2021 even more special (but it feels such a long way off!)

Anyway enough down in the dumps ...

look at what you just did!! Good, bad, or indifferent... YOU ACHIEVED IT! 👏👏

Woohoo 🙌

Week 7 you will smash it! There is NOTHING getting in your way now!

Oh and something to make you smile.. re Covid... I’m not old enough to claim my pension ... yet the Govt want to put me in the vulnerable category! 😳🙈🤣🤣🤣🤣 Talk about wanting their cake and eat it! Buggers!

C25k has made me feel like wonder woman! ... 👍 I’m now doing an Average of 3 runs a week average distance 13k a week (this Haribo weight just gotta be dropping off me soon! 🤣)

Chin up lovely- keep smiling! This will be YOU soon!.... x

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Oh my goodness a beautiful wedding in Portugal, I'm so sorry your daughter has had to postpone her special day

It's easy to get caught up in the grief of it all, I've had some real tearful moments, but actually kids, how ever old, are super resilient and adaptable arent they

So sorry your celebrations were cancelled, hope it all goes ahead next year ok for you all

Well done on your epic cycle riding, theres no way you belong in a vulnerable category 🤣 what do the government no anyway?!

Thank you as always for your kind words, I am really proud of myself, I think I just need a slap in the face with it sometimes

Have a good weekend, bring on week 7

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Feltip]

Thanks lovely!

They are just the best couple ever 💙❤️ Soulmates.

Oh and here we are.... 👋 A slap for whenever you need it! 🤣🤣

Week 7 here you come! 👏👏👏 x

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Next run Tuesday 🤞