OK, so I picked myself up by the scruff of the neck and told myself that today was going to be different. After all of your lovely encouragement and advice, I put a few different things into action and guess what, I felt MUCH better. Can't thank you all enough as tips such as working harder on the warm-up walk, sticking to a slower start and just not letting the doubts win really helped. I even ran the furthest distance so far and took a couple of seconds off my average (though I completely get it's not about stats at this stage but it's always nice to know).
My music shuffle mode also seemed to be doing its best to help out with a quick-tempo Paranoid by Black Sabbath for the warm-up walk, a couple of uni classics for taking my mind off things during the run (Reasons Unknown by the Killers and I Like the Way You Move by Bodyrockers) and an all-round fave to finish things off (Metal Guru by T.Rex). I even punched the air when I'd finished I was that ecstatic.
Fingers crossed I can carry this eureka moment on to the last run of week 8 and beyond 😁
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No, I just noticed the pounds starting to creep on over lockdown and thought I'd do something about it and give running a try. I've always insisted that I wasn't in any shape or form a runner but I'm very glad to eat my words. I can definitely say I've enjoyed C25k despite a couple of big bumps in the road
I know the same feeling. Pounds crept on so needed to sort or at least attempt to sort . Loving the fact I actually enjoy it and even went out twice in the rain last week, think I need to have a stern word with myself 😉
SO PLEASED to read this post . You will definitely carry this through to your next runs 👌🙂 you will be nervous about replicating it but you will 👍
Always it has been a prerequisite of this programme to have faith, but it sure can be tested sometimes .
I did R2 this morning and now find I’ve completely flipped my pace times . Instead of bolting off getting out of puff ( knowing it 🙄 and not enjoying it ) then getting slower because I am ‘fair pechin’ ( as we say in the highlands 😂)
Now hallelujah I am slower in first km , bit better next and then I get in stride ( not Usain Bolt stride ! ) but feel lovely not to be labouring. My last 8 mins today I could think what I was doing ‘ in a good way’ because my brain and body were actually getting some oxygen !😂😂
I always think the ‘numbers’ often tell you what you have already observed . Good evidence 👌especially when you know it feels good .
Thanks so much RacingintheStreet and congratulations on finishing week 8! I never considered myself to be a doubter; once I put my mind to something, I generally do it, but like you say this process does test you. After everyone's support the other day though, I felt such a boost and can hopefully pass that positivity on now 🙂
Any of them to be honest haha! Might try a bit of rapids too for when I want to make the pace a little more gentle. It's impossible not to at least tap your foot to I Love to Boogie though! 🙂
Ride a White Swan is one of my Desert Island Discs. Every time I hear it, I'm 13 in the cookery rooms at school playing cricket with a frying pan and bread rolls with my mates. 🤣
Very well done. Suddenly you’re running with people in your corner, that makes all the difference. I defy anybody not to feel euphoric when running to Paranoid and Metal Guru! Great sounds! I often run to Iggy Pop’s Lust For Life as it’s a great feel good track and really helps when running. Which week and run are you on?
Oh, it really does. Knowing people are there to cheer you on when you've had a knock to your confidence is priceless. Ooo, I might have to add that song into my list as well, good shout! My next run will be w8r3 hopefully on Sunday. Talk about leaving it late to get some of the basics hahaha!
Well I ran on the treadmill for years without realising that when I was getting back into it I should have run slower. Never too late to learn good habits!
Woop woop woop! 🙌🏼 this is awesome to read, well done!
I read an article in my running magazine yesterday called Build a Bulletproof Mindset and it made me think of you. It’s an 8 page article so I can’t easily share but one section in particular was called Be Your Own Cheerleader.
It highlights the impact of internal dialogue and when you tell yourself something repeatedly, eg. I’m slow, I don’t think I can make it around, I’m rubbish at this,’ your brain starts to highlight all evidence to support it and actually filters out evidence to the contrary. Crazy/clever!
“By saying positive things you will replace the negatives with these powerful and productive words, the more you’ll activate and strengthen these neural pathways - and the harder to activate the old negative ones will become.”
So basically keep on blowing your own trumpet! You can do this!
Ah thank you so much for that article snippet! The crazy thing is I teach the power of positive thinking to students with exams coming up so maybe I have to listen to what I preach lol 😂. That is interesting about the brain looking for supporting evidence so I'll make sure not to give it chance to focus on the negatives any more.
That's good to hear. Yes, there's something to be said for these walks and runs blowing the cobwebs away. One second on the doorstep while locking the door and ping! I'm wide awake
Definitely. I’m often disappointed when I have to go home! Waking in fresh air, little smile and a nod to people! Better than being at home staring into space lol
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W6R3 ✅ Thank you so much! 
By Jove I Did It
W5R3 so much easier than I thought
She believed she could, so she did.
