W1R3 done

[BaddieThePirate]

Not even managing 1 run per month here, but have finally done W1R3, but ran some of the downhill walking period. Strangely didn’t run the uphill walking sections 🤔. Must stop falling off the wagon and get on with this running! Happy to be out. Might do it again in May 😁

[Katnap Graduate]

C25K will always be there for you whenever you're ready!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

If you want to do it, you will.

If you can't be bothered, you won't.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Not quite that simple. Health issues going on. Done lots of walking and lots of digging though, which counts as fresh air and exercise 👍

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Hi Baddie! Just keep checking in whenever you can. 🥰

[Fionamags Graduate]

Come on Baddie - once a week even?

[BaddieThePirate Graduate in reply to Fionamags]

Good idea.

[lexi6 Graduate]

Good on you Baddie, gorgeous running weather coming your way soon 😎

[BaddieThePirate Graduate in reply to lexi6]

What’s happening in NZ?

[lexi6 Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

All good, thanks Baddie, life is feeling pretty normal still luckily, although we aren’t as far advanced as the UK regarding the vaccine roll out still not got notification when I’ll get my jab. Running and yoga are keeping the spirits lifted.

[Cantstopmenow Graduate]

Hi Baddie, glad you enjoyed getting out there! That's half the battle 😊 x

[BaddieThePirate Graduate in reply to Cantstopmenow]

That’s ALL the battle right now.

[Runningroni Graduate]

Glad to have you back. The better weather will have you out for a regular bit of trotting . We will all be watching your progress. 🏃‍♀️

[BaddieThePirate Graduate in reply to Runningroni]

And that is what will motivate me...you lot 😁 Thank you.

[RunaroundSue]

Small steps to start with. Hope you will be able to build it up

[Slothgoesrunning Graduate]

You’ve got this. You started now so may as well finish ?? 😉👍🏻

[BaddieThePirate Graduate in reply to Slothgoesrunning]

You’re right of course 👍

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Why not join cheekychipmunks and me on the April quest on the bridge Baddie? It might help to have some running buddies around. 🏃‍♀️🏴‍☠️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

Yes, great idea! BaddieThePirate , we’ll cheer you on! 👏👏👏

[BaddieThePirate Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

Are you doing Bridge to 10km?

[Dexy5 Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

We are guest hosts on the Quest on the Bidge forum this month so you can come over and say what you want to achieve this month. All your old running buddies are on there.

[newbie-nick Graduate]

Come on, Baddie... If this chap can do it, SO CAN YOU.

youtu.be/btzJUYd1BVA(Not working as expected?)

[Dexy5 Graduate in reply to newbie-nick]

Wow. That is so inspirational. And there are people on here that can tell a similar story.

[newbie-nick Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

That I don't doubt for a moment.Now, give yourself a stiff talking to and get out in the glorious Spring sunshine for a gentle C25K. Slow and steady, and remember, it is NOT a race. It matters not one jot how far you run, but for how long. Speed and distance are irrelevant; being out running for the recommended time IS the important one.

W1 is for just one minute, and if you need to repeat the week, do so. A lady on here posted a few weeks ago that she was graduating after 29 weeks having repeated weeks and having gone backwards to move forward.

It doesn't have to take 9 weeks. Many take far longer, and a few a little less.

Just remember that since lockdown 7 million people in the Uk have started running, and each has found it challenging, and at times, downright difficult.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate in reply to newbie-nick]

I know I can, coz I have. Just looking for that mojo to get back to it, as much as anything to strengthen my bones. My journey was a bit the opposite in that I was underweight for years. I started running and put on weight. (Not all muscle, some of it was chocolate 😁). I’m also solar powered, so this is the time to get back to it. Thanks for the inspirational video. Off we go 🏃🏼‍♀️

[newbie-nick Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

All the very best to you. As you will know, we are all here rooting for you and are happy to be here for any questions or for you to shout at etc.Do keep us informed of how it is going.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate in reply to newbie-nick]

Thank you. Would never have done it without this community 👍