After 2 weeks of not running and losing my way a little, I planned today to go out with no pressure and see what happens.
A slight battle with my head first thing, as my bed was warm and I knew outside wouldn't be, but I had made a pact with Instructor57 that we would both go out today and run. So up I got and set myself a 20 minute run on my Nike app, small goals.
Had a bit of a balls up with the app, my fault, after 5 minutes had to reset so decided to just run with music. Thought I'd just do the planned 20 minutes but carried on and then carried on some more, completed 30 minutes in total. Really pleased that despite it being super slow I stuck with it. Thought to myself how previous runs have felt, times I've struggled but still persevered. Told myself I've done it before I can do it again. And reminded myself of my graduation post that I've learnt during this program that I am stronger than I thought.
Really hope this is the return of positive me π€
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I've just read your post from yesterday, well done, 5k, you must be really pleased with yourself. Sounds like you were ready to go out again and you listened to your body. Lets hope this is the return for us both. Although the colder mornings coming its gonna be tough. Have a good weekend
Thank you, sometimes you just need to remind yourself how far you've come.
I am more confident with my running than when I first started this program but it's easy to forget how things used to feel at the start. I didnt even reach 3k today, that's how slow I am, but I got up and went out and that was important to me
i haven't even done week 3 run 1 yet, thats three minutes!!! and you are talking about 3k!!! and i doubt i can do it if i am honest, but part of me knows i can, so i am working on my mind. really a lot. working on my mental attitudes. i know thats what will bring me thru this , if anything does, cos i am no gazelle who breezes thru this programme. i really struggle! but at least i am going for it x
Be kind to yourself, life is hard, more than ever right now. You will get there, it took me more than the 9 weeks but that's ok what's important is that I did get there and you will to. Have faith in you and remind yourself how amazing you are.
Well done you π and what a resultπππππ. You DO sound really positive. It's inspiring to read others posts...to hear the wins and the not so easy runs. Helps puts things in perspective for me...Good on youπͺππππ
I agree other peoples runs good, bad, difficult, easy are all important to read and share
I didnt even get to 3 k, I'm not sure I ever will, my fitness level isnt very high and I'm very overweight so speed and distance isnt important to me but I'm happy plodding round the field on my own, just being out there is important to me so I'm really pleased with myself today
Hi.... My fitness level isn't great either. I ran marathons/1/2 marathons till I was about 40ish, sustained injuries, stopped altogether and took up smoking again (yes super stupid!!!). Am now 65 and gave up smoking the day I started running again. My lungs have taken a serious beating over the years and obviously I can't run anything like I used to. I've just ran W8R1...can't imagining reaching 5k at this point...but then like yourself just really pleased to be out there, improving my health and feeling good about me. Just enjoying the journey π. All the very best. ππππ
Great to see you back running and posting on the forum Feltip! Sounds like a good βreturnβ run βΊοΈππΌββοΈ I definitely find half of it is a mental battle that we have to fight, well done for getting to the 30 minute mark!
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