Wk7 R1 done - at what point in this program did you catch the running bug?

[Oilandwater]

Still following advice given to me on a previous post and jumped out of bed this morning and straight out of the front door into Wk7R1.

I love how I’m at the point now where it’s as hard (time wise) as it’s going to get, I know There’s some increases in the next weeks but they seem small in comparison to some of the jumps in previous weeks (percentage wise)

I’m still finding it quite tough in the first 10 minutes, I’m really hoping by graduation that I’ll have broken through this mental hurdle and will be enjoying the runs whilst I run them much more, and not just afterwards. I want to be really keen to be getting out to run as I worry without the goals it may take a little more motivation.

Don’t misunderstand me. I’m loving this program and seeing my improvements. I love how I feel fitter...but the running part is just hard and my brain doesn’t like it 🤣

So, my question is at what point in this program did you catch the running bug? X

[H4CS]

Well done getting to week 7, I found that my hardest week, I run in the mornings too, and still battle toxic ten sometimes and I think week 9 is when you finally start enjoying it, the feeling of accomplishment carries you far! So keep going it will come to you!! 🎉

[Oilandwater Graduate in reply to H4CS]

It really is a toxic 10, that’s such an accurate description. ItMs in those minutes by brain is telling me to given and and walk back and do the run tomorrow 🤣

I’m finding wk7 a little tougher than I thought to be honest, contrary to others I enjoyed the intervals as it broke the run into mini goals to achieve...but I keep going and am completing the runs so I know it’s my lazy brain that’s wanting all the walks 😆

Thanks for the encouragement. I’m going to give myself 2 days rest now, as I have cocktails tonight. I’m terrible for water consumption so I’m going to drown myself in liquids too and see if that makes any difference to my run on Monday ♥️

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

For many people slowing down to a truly conversational pace is a epiphany, which makes it all more achievable and enjoyable.

Counterintuitively, it is this slow pace that optimally develops your aerobic base and stamina, not pushing harder.

[Oilandwater Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks for your reply.

I feel I’m hitting this stride and in the fleeting moments were I get lost in my playlist, rather than thinking of the time, I feel it’s all a little easier.

Hoping for more of these fleeting moments and less of the time obsession ♥️

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

About 2 months before W1R1 😎

[QuadroVEINia Graduate]

Well done for getting this far in the program. You definitely girly got this. To your question, I graduated today and was still battling the first 10 minutes of my final run, so it has not got easier (for me) and I cannot say I’ve caught the running bug, whether that is because I am not a natural runner or something else I’m not sure. What I do know is I can be disciplined and can do this if I push myself and there are obviously health benefits so for that reason I am going to try and continue getting at least one consolidation run in a week going forwards... a small price to pay battling demons for 10 mins at the beginning of each run. Good luck, you can do this! 👊🏽

[Tgostswimmer]

You are on week 7?! Wow - thats just great!!

I'm not doing the official c25k, but something similar - I think I started getting the bug when I could run for about 10 mins, keeping a slow easy pace - and found myself looking at my surroundings and feeling myself in the moment - out for a run! Look at me! Who would have thought...! Prior to that I was counting the minutes down, or staring at a tree/marker and just getting through rather than enjoying it.

And now, on a rest day, I'm a little sad not to run! And I don't avoid the next run, like I used to try to... I am actually looking forward to it. Its weird!

The running part is hard... you are absolutely right there. But you can see and feel the improvements - think about it... that is a massive achievement. Well done!

[Badrun Graduate]

I’m on my Final run today And repeated week 7 almost four times 🤦‍♀️ I’ onlyFelt like a runner on my last run and almost nervous to go out today in case I don’t get that feeling again ! From what everyone says here, some runs just hit sweet spot and others are horrendous 😂

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate]

Well done for keeping going and reaching W7 👏🏻👏🏻. It’s all so hard at the beginning that it’s hard to enjoy it. I enjoyed thinking about running and reading about running but didn’t actually enjoy the running 😂😂 Once I’d graduated and began consolidating it all started to get easier and more comfortable, and so more enjoyable. Stick with it. It does get easier and more enjoyable, honest 😊