What a wonderful positive post, Sally. I do believe the running appears to help at different times and in differing circumstances. Long may it continue. Take care.
It’s so good to read that this is helping for you. I love the headspace that I get to think about my life some days, on others I’m running to escape life for a while... both are good. It takes a lot more to get me down than it did before running... while life is never perfect for anyone, I always finish a run feeling positive. Apparently we release not only endorphins but also endocannaboids wired.co.uk/article/your-bo... which unlike their illegal cousin, are only ever good for us.
I feel running is really helping my mental health too Sally. Was feeling pretty low last week but going out running made a real difference to my mood. I would never have thought it would help so much but I feel much more able to cope with things since I started Couch Potato to 5k. All the best and keep going xxx
I started c25k to help my mental health! I'd just come out of treatment i.e. was at home again and so this gave me a goal / something to focus on as I was readjusting to living by myself again
I started her book on my kindle last night! I didn't get very far because it was late but it already sounds right up my street. Looking forward to reading some more at lunch :D. Thanks for the recommendation x
What an inspiring and brave post Sally1993. So glad to read running is/has helped your MH. Likewise, it too has saved me from myself during these uncertain times. Let’s all keep on keeping on supporting and checking in one another #bekind
A good run in the morning really sets me up for whatever the day might throw at me.
As in the article Instructor57 referenced, running quietens the background mental activity: you're focused on the moment and not on all those bits of mental baggage.
Hi sally1993 - I have had my battles with anxiety and since I rediscovered running I have definately become a less anxious person!😀🏃🏽♀️It really can make a massive difference to your mental wellbeing - I like to think that "running is my medicine"!😀
Good luck with the rest of the programme and I hope it continues to help you through those tricky days - it really can be quite empowering.💪🙂
I started C25K due to repeated bouts of depression I was getting due to misophonia (you’ll have to google it!) Anyway, yeah, for a few hours after my small jog I do feel a bit better. Just gotta keep going as best we can. Thx for the post 👍
It's such good news that you are finding running helps. I think it's partly because it's a challenge which we can overcome, which makes us more resilient and strong. I find it makes me 'fearless' and whilst I don't suffer with depression, running works for those low times which we all have. It always makes a day brighter and more positive somehow.
Well done, the longer the runs get,the bigger the benefits!
You'll love those long runs, I can tell! Keep going, you are doing brilliantly. Just you and your body, doing what a body is designed to do! So simple.
Yes! I joined a gym in February to help my mental health and with the intention of starting C25K.
I started C25K around 6 weeks, I am due to do W5 R3 this evening 🤞
Lockdown wasn’t great for my mental health but I think I coped better than I would have done without the gym sessions (the gym moves the sessions online).
But the difference since I started C25K has been amazing! I feel so much better, I’m having fewer negative thoughts and my confidence is improving. I don’t know if it’s the running, the fresh air or the company, as I’m being supported by a couple of friends from the gym. Whatever it is, I’m taking it 😀
I’m so pleased to read it is working for you, and others, as well. Keep it up 🏃♀️🏃♀️
You are so right! You are doing something for yourself which is amazing. I have seen similar changes in myself. I finished C25k a little while ago and have just started to on Juju's plan to keep myself going.
Just read your post - and I am in the same boat.....my company has had no more support and all my friends who are in events same as me are paying to keep the company going from our own savings and they are folding their businesses, my head has been in a bad place and my mental state has been effected massively for the first time ever. Running has given me a purpose to get out and see the world again. I am playing golf more too and running 3-4 times a week and LOVING IT. Keep strong and anytime you feel like you need help or a chat - please message me - if we stick together we will all have a better life x Keep running, keep happy....keep talking x
Oh I'm so sorry to hear that.. the whole world has gone mad isn't it. And I'm so happy running has kept you going - it is so amazing! Thank you for your kind offer, will do and same xxxx
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