A spring like 5k

The weather, well it's made for running is it not ☀️⛅🌞.

I threw in a last minute run prior to the pending nightshift 🤓, Gawwwd those endorphins from a quick leg stretch.

If you're looking, thinking, wondering about couch to 5 k.....

1, can I do it?

2, I can't run!

3, people will see me run!

4, what if I can't do it?

Dispel those thoughts, you're missing out on the most rewarding journey your legs will ever take you on......... And how about the bonuses 👍

You'll feel fitter,

You'll feel happier,

You'll eat better 🥭🍋🍌🍍🍅🍇🍎🍐

You'l grow to love the taste of water 🚰

And the list goes on........

My run today was just simply brilliant, people out walking, were smiling, the sun was shining, get yourself out there!

Do it for you.....

[TT16112 Graduate]

Thank you for such a lovely, happy motivational post. 😁

[Hidden in reply to TT16112]

Thanks TT16112 if it's gonna get people up and out! That's a winner

[Devon_straggler Graduate]

I love spring weather! I've just been for a lunchtime walk on the moor and the ground is lovely - dry in most places and nicely springy underfoot. It's pretty windy at the moment, but I'm excited for my next run

Your comment makes me wonder whether there's a '7 stages of C25k' in the same way there is a '7 stages of grief', certainly many of us seem to go through the same thought process during C25k!

I'm glad you enjoyed your run ☀️

[Hidden in reply to Devon_straggler]

Enjoy that next run Devon_straggler

[Devon_straggler Graduate in reply to Hidden]

You inspired me not to wait till tomorrow to run but to do it tonight after work! (I didn't run yesterday so I was still rested enough). I'd already walked about 4 miles today at lunchtime and was going to have a lazy evening... but then again, why not get my run done and enjoy some of this nice weather? I wish I had taken gloves though, it was very windy and my hands were hiding in my jacket sleeves for the first 10 mins 🤤😄

[Hidden in reply to Devon_straggler]

Yikes I'm a bad influence 😂

[Indielass00 Graduate]

I second that Hidden ! Great post! 👍🏻

[Hidden in reply to Indielass00]

You said to invite you along 🥰 so glad you liked it sarah 👍

[Indielass00 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I loved it thanks! That beautiful blue sky too! 😍Keep them coming, no pressure!😂

[Hidden in reply to Indielass00]

I'm passing you the baton as soon as you're back Running 🤓

[Indielass00 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes definitely!!!! 🙋🏻‍♀️

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

An inspiration every time, thanks

[Hidden in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you SueAppleRun it's just a waste to let that weather go un-used 🙂🌞

[Peter44 Graduate]

Sounds good, might give it a try! 😊

[Hidden in reply to Peter44]

🤦

[nowster Graduate]

Soon "people will see me run" turns into "what's the most colourful bit of kit that I can wear so that I'm visible to traffic?"

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Fantastic! Looks stunning 🤩

[Jell6 Graduate]

Just got this Ian!, I have been having seriously trying app issues 🙃. Apart from the lovely photos and thoughts of spring, what struck a chord with me is this.

You'll grow to love the taste of water 🚰 Absolutely true. I have never been one to drink water, and now I get through gallons of the stuff!

[Hidden in reply to Jell6]

Hiya Jell, I thought you were having app issues a while back (all sorted?)

That water is such a factor, we're lucky our tap water at home is quite simply morish!

The simple act of turning a tap 🤓

Hope your runnings going well 👍

[roseabi]

Awesome 😍

[Hidden in reply to roseabi]

Bums off sofa's abix 👍

[9weeks2Run Graduate]

Aww what a lovely inspiring post Ian, glad you had such a lovely run. Great photographs looks so beautiful, loving that blue sky.Take care

[Hidden in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Ta Rebecca, it really feels like spring has sprung, it's beautiful for running and so pretty everywhere 🥰

[9weeks2Run Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes it is such a lovely time of year gives us lots of hope and happiness. Take care

[Hidden in reply to 9weeks2Run]

For me Rebecca it's on the flip of a coin, spring or autumn I'm liking both seasons, totally unsure which one gets my vote, but both are lovely 🥰.

And the Drs have just called me for that all important first 💉 vaccination on good friday......... Much better than a chocolate egg I reckon 👍

Get those shorts washed for your next run 😎

[LottieMW Graduate]

What a fab run and post! Love the photos 📷

‘Twas a lovely day down here in the south too 🌞🌱🌷🌼

As a 65 year old woman who had never seriously ran in her life, I can agree with these sentiments 100%. Started C25k last August after retirement...and recently ran/jogged for 10k...just do it!

Happy running 🥰🐌🐢🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️🌱💕

[Hidden in reply to LottieMW]

Well done LottieMW it's keeping you young 👍, it feels like the start of the year almost, jabs are being increased, lockdown restrictions eased.

And we're still able to get out and run in this beautiful weather, glad "twas a nice one down south" 👍🤓

[LottieMW Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 😊

[Dups Graduate]

I love this post 😊

[Hidden in reply to Dups]

Happiness is a drink of water and a run with beautiful scenery thrown in 👍👌

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Perfect advice for anyone considering C25k, it’s life changing and it definitely works 👍🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to Couchphoenix]

Perfectly summarized Geoff 👍👌

[nowster Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Can you summer-ize spring? 😉

[Hidden in reply to nowster]

You let Philip Larkin do it for you 🤓

poemanalysis.com/philip-lar...