Week 7 Run 1

[Feltip]

Well to say I wasnt excited for todays run is an understatement. For a few reasons I was thinking of not going out today (see yesterdays post) . After posting on here and feeling truly overwhelmed with everyone's advice and kindness I went to bed knowing I would go out this morning, it's better to try then not try at all (after all thays what I tell my kids)

I tried really hard to relax on my warm up walk, start slow, enjoy the surroundings, but in reality I kept stressing about the time, trying hard not to look at the clock counting down, wishing Jo to talk to me.

After 5 mins I did relax, found a very very slow and steady pace and did it.

Only in the last 4 mins did my back start to hurt. This happened on my last run, it's an ache rather than a pain, which I think is down to the weight I carry.....a work in progress.....

When Jo said I'd finish I started crying, walked home crying then sat at the kitchen table crying

What am I learning, well the support from strangers never fails to have a powerful impact and a positive mindset can get you through lots of situations

I absolutely know I wouldn't have attempted today if I hadnt posted and received encouragement on here, so thank you to all that replied and offered help. I'm extremely grateful 💕😊

[Instructor57 Graduate]

This is so so nice to read !

I do not know you but I am proud of you because I have followed your journey from day 1

Very very well done 😁👍👏👏👏

The finish line (or is it the start line 😁) will soon come into view !

Imagine that day !

And imagine it everytime you run now!

Think about getting home from your graduation run and imagine how you will feel ! 😬

Go get it, it's there waiting for you 👍

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

I'm really overwhelmed that I did it when I think to how I felt 24 hours ago

Thank you for your support it means so much

Towards the end of the run I was thinking about week 9 which I've never actually thought about before, the realisation that I will complete this is a funny feeling 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Feltip]

Keep that feeling 😬👍

[ground_level]

What a wonderful, heartening run story.

Well done on completing W7R1, it sounds like you've totally got this for the upcoming runs.

Good luck on the rest of your C25K journey!

[Feltip Graduate in reply to ground_level]

Thank you, I hope if someone else is struggling on any particular week they can read it and it will help them

[acountrycabbage Graduate]

YAYYYY! I’m so happy to read your post, I’m beaming! Well done!

Are you crying from disbelief? Your tears are no doubt for a lot of reasons (I cry at adverts for gods sake 🙄😅) but I really hope there’s room for pride in there. You’re officially onto Week 7! 👏🏼😝 🎉 Take time to congratulate yourself for how far you’ve come.

Hope you have a great day.

[Feltip Graduate in reply to acountrycabbage]

I am a crier in general, more so throughout lockdown.

Yes tears of disbelief, pride, relief all of it 🤣

I've had self doubt before other runs but this one today was hard mentally, so I think to date it will mean the most and have the most impact on keeping going

Thank you for your support, it means an awful lot 😊

[acountrycabbage Graduate in reply to Feltip]

Yep, definitely one you’ll remember, and hopefully one that will help you dig deep in the future 😎💪🏼

[nowster Graduate]

Lovely to hear you overcame the gremlins, went out and did it. 👍

If your back's hurting at the end you might be trying to hold one rigid posture for too long.

I often find my shoulders or neck get tight starting about half way through a run, and I have to roll them for about 10 seconds to loosen things up.

[Feltip Graduate in reply to nowster]

Yes I do try and think of my posture as I run, I try to keep upright

[Hidden]

Aw well done ! I have been very encouraged to get out the door after people’s support on here too, it’s good to feel accountable in a way also x

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I never fail to feel overwhelmed with the support on here, the kindness of strangers is so powerful. 🥰

[Scout37 Graduate]

Good running...often it's the ones we don't want to do that end up being the best.

You're doing fab, all you have to do now is keep going!

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Scout37]

Funny how things turn out, I agree with you there. Certainly learn from them anyway 😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Aww you are so amazing, be proud

[Feltip Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you, yes I do today 😇😁

[BexJogs Graduate]

Well done!! So glad you got out there 😊

[Feltip Graduate in reply to BexJogs]

Oh so am I it's so weird to think I was so sure I wouldn't do it 😁

[mattymoo33]

You have done so well, you should be very proud of yourself 😊. Keep going, you know you can do it. I listen to a comedy podcast and find that distracts and helps to relax. 🌟xxx

[Feltip Graduate in reply to mattymoo33]

My husband has put some good music on my phone, I press shuffle so I dont know what's coming 😁

And I only run laps of the field, which I was worried I would find boring but actually its extremely peaceful which I like

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate]

You have every right to feel so proud of yourself 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 As the song says ‘when the going gets tough ....’.

Well done 👍

[Feltip Graduate in reply to VPOLLIE67]

Yes I am proud, mainly that I proved to myself what I was capable of when I truly believed I wasn't capable. I'm surprised I did it, surprised I cried, surprised by how much its meaning to me 😁

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to Feltip]

It’s such an amazing feeling. I can’t believe how much every run means to me too. Totally hooked.

[Feltip Graduate in reply to VPOLLIE67]

I didnt think this would happen to me, I thought I hated running 🤣

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to Feltip]

🤣🤣🤣

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Chuffing Norah!!!! I can’t tell you how chuffed I am!

This has literally made my day (and it’s bin pretty tough!.... so thank you! 🙏🏻)

I am so happy .. in fact buzzing for you!

Wow!

I have such faith in you!! Bout time you started having some in yourself!

What an absolute superstar! ⭐️

This is amazing!!

I know this will give you just the boost you need!

Bloody well done!

Breathe in through your nose...? That is the smell of Graduation.... a gentle waft at week 7... a stronger smell on week 8 and by week 9 it’s with you 24/7 ... 💕

Mental challenges are hard! 👏👏👏

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

I was adamant I was going, then everyone on here was so bloody nice with their support. So I went and I bloomin well did it.

Slow, super slow, but I think its done me more good. It's made me realise what I can achieve when I'm up against it. That's why the tears came I guess, it was so peaceful on the field, the relief just flooded over me, the realisation what I can achieve.

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Feltip]

Just love watching you grow... with each run! It’s great!

Get some self belief ... becos you’re smashing it!!

It’s yours for the taking now! 😀👏👏👏

But I still can’t wait to read your post 💕

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Today felt like a real turning point for me. A true battle, physically and mentally, when I've needed and received the most support here, where I proved to myself what I can do, and realising for the first time I can actually do this

Thank you for your encouragement and positive vibes, it means so much

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Feltip]

Never mind you CAN do this

How about you ARE doing it!

I think it was around week 7 I had the same lightbulb moment... but until you run that graduation run you dare not truly believe it

So made up for you! 💕

[Lookslikejames Graduate]

Well done! It’s great to read all these stories and achievements on here. Onwards and upwards, you’ll be graduating in no time!

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Lookslikejames]

I agree, I love reading peoples stories. Some, difficult, Uplifting, inspiring, emotional but all important 💕