Starting again

[Lara1972]

Here we go again..... well tomorrow!

I graduated couch to 5K last year then had a dodgy knee and have only ran twice since then, the last time being November so I m starting from the beginning and this time carrying extra weight.

[Comfortnotspeed]

Hope all goes well! Take it steady. I enjoyed the second time around of C25K more because I knew what to expect and when to take extra rest.

🌸😊🌸

[Lara1972 Graduate in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

Thank you, fingers crossed its the same for me, been putting it off for wks, hopefully feel more confident and not worry about what I look like after a couple of runs!

[Comfortnotspeed in reply to Lara1972]

Don’t be worrying about that Lara1972! You look like a runner out getting a run in. Respect 👏👏👏

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Good luck 👍

[Dee2609 Graduate]

Also a 2nd timer! Good luck 🍀

[Lara1972 Graduate in reply to Dee2609]

Good luck to you too 😊

[Joggingonthewildside Graduate]

I’m a second timer too and loved the regime a second time around .. you know what to expect and we’re all here to encourage and cheer you on 😀🏃‍♀️

[Lara1972 Graduate in reply to Joggingonthewildside]

Thank you I appreciate that, last time around everyone was so supportive on here.

[SewRight Graduate]

Good luck. Ran first program on treadmill, now halfway through second program and enjoying it.

Take it easy on the knees.

Enjoy 🏃‍♀️👟

[Lara1972 Graduate in reply to SewRight]

Thank you

[Impetuous]

I’m slightly ahead of you. I completed C25K 18 months ago, then knackered my knee, has 6 months of physio and hospital visits trying to resolve it and eventually just took 4 months off completely. I started running again 3-4 months ago and now I’m back up to 9k runs. Good luck, you’ll get there again, and it’s worth the effort!

[Jaxstr in reply to Impetuous]

What did you do your knee? I have itb problems and they don't seem to be going away

[Impetuous in reply to Jaxstr]

It’s a good question and after an MRI and several visits to an orthopaedic surgeon I didn’t get an answer. They got as far as offering exploratory surgery to have a look but I opted for taking a total break from all strenuous knee activity and that seems to have done the job.

I hope the ITB gets sorted, that whole angst of wanting to do some exercise but not being able to is very frustrating.

[Jaxstr in reply to Impetuous]

You're not wrong! Glad it all turned out well for you.

[girlsjustwannarun Graduate]

I have also completed C25K twice, the second time was much easier because I knew what to expect and I knew the programme had prepared you for the next runs and it was achievable, best of luck you’ll do great 👍🏼

[North151 Graduate]

Me too (although I don’t have the excuse of the dodgy knee for not continuing after I completed the course the first time). I thought it would be tougher this time as I’ve lost the daily exercise of the commute but so far it’s been easier - just started W6. If I can do it anyone can - I loathed PE, don’t enjoy exercise classes or the gym and can’t swim so basically an exercise disaster for many years. Good luck this time around the sun!

[Rungranny Graduate]

Best of luck getting started again. It will never be as tough as the first time because you've been there and done it before. I'm similar situation , recovering from injuries since Christmas and on one hand I'm hoping to get back running again and on the other hand I feel my motivation has really slipped. Going back to work leaves less free time and more reasons to be tired and bug out.

But the evenings are long and bright so just have to bite that bullet once I've got the go ahead from the Physio.