Need a push

[MarybellM]

I completed the C25K a few years ago, then for various reasons stopped running and have had a few false starts trying to get back into it. Running made me feel great and gave me a mental lift that I badly needed and still need more than ever. Lockdown has been a struggle so why can’t I find that push to go and do the thing that will help me? I have my trusty sports bag with all the gear ready in it, and I have the time and a good place to run near my house. Why can’t I find my old motivation? The generous people on here have helped me before... anyone willing to give me a shove out that door?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You have a choice.

You can restart C25K, knowing that it is a well proven training plan that will boost your self esteem and general well being, while it builds a habit of physical activity that will statistically reduce your risk of a whole raft of life limiting conditions, such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Or you stay comfortably where you are, slowly becoming less physically active and able as you age..............resign yourself to your fate.

Being a runner and physically fit has made my recovery from chemotherapy much less of a struggle than it would have been had I lived with other serious conditions, such as those associated with inactivity.

Don't take your health for granted.

[MarybellM in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Your words are the answer I needed to hear. I’m going to read them again and again till they are burned into my stubborn brain! Thank you for taking the time to give me that essential support. I’m on W1R1 tomorrow.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to MarybellM]

Only one person can make you do this and only one person can stop you.

Life is for living............

[Badrun Graduate]

I was the same. Sluggish, lethargic and a bit down. Once I started going out in November and the Rain and wind slapped me in the face i started to feel better. It’s been tough and I’ve still not completed yet. But you know you can do it! So am giving you a mentalPush !

[MarybellM in reply to Badrun]

Thank you for replying, Badrun! It means a lot. A mental push is exactly what I need and I will focus on that push tomorrow on my first run. Good luck to you too.

[TwoSevenUK]

For me the run decisions are made the night beforehand. I lay out all my gear and make sure ready for work etc as much as possible. Then when I wake in the morning and nearly don’t run there is no excuse as it is all ready to do. It helps me anyway!

[nowster Graduate]

It's strange. Lockdown last year was the kick in the pants I needed to start C25K in the first place. I'd been intending to do it for years, but kept putting it off.

[Hidden]

I think reading the replies to your plea, your being rewarded with some great advice 👍 so tomorrow come back and tell us how that return run felt.... Good luck

[MarybellM in reply to Hidden]

I feel very supported. I’ll message tomorrow and let you know how I got on. Really helpful.

[cheryl_couch_tatty Graduate]

I have been very similar, completed c25k a few years ago and then stopped and started, getting as far as week 2 before quitting over and over. But something clicked a few weeks ago and I am in week 5 now. It has taken me about 8 weeks to get there, I am in the worse health of my life so I know I have to stick with it this time. I hope you did your first run today! You got this!! Let us know x

[Knitruntalk Graduate]

I definitely find running first thing easiest for me, I put my running gear on, have a cup of tea and head out before my brain has a chance to realise what I am doing .

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate]

Hi MarybellM.

I finished C25k last year and like you struggled to keep going without the Jo’s voice in my ear keeping me going and pushing me on.

I started C25k again this year and while it has definitely been tough, the support and encouragement here has been instrumental in getting me to week5.

I still love the buzz of finishing a run and it’s amazing how I can ‘hear’ everyone on this forum cheering me on as I pound the roads.

Go for it MarybellM. I will be here cheering you too.

[MarybellM]

This forum is brilliant. I did my run this morning and I know I would not have done it if I hadn’t picked up my phone last night and posted my plea for a push.... and got such fantastic support. Thank you for your encouragement and really helpful replies. One tick on my calendar....!

[Wonda1 Graduate]

Well done half the battle is getting out the door to do it.x I keep finding lately as I start running I start doubting that I can do the whole 5k so I've started telling myself well let's get half way then see how much more we can do once I'm over half way doesn't seem to be much point in not finishing 5k. Playing games against my self doubt gremlin 😂