Hi folks.
Well, today was the day and I've done it. Yay!
I couldn't sleep much last night probably due to the excitement and got up at 5 am; earlier than usual. I pulled on my running gear, stepped outside and YES, no sunshine and a beautiful beautiful breeze. Things were on my side this morning.
Thank you all for your help and encouragement. This site and support network is fantastic.
My journey began with a heart attack on March 6th presumably due to many years of alcohol abuse, smoking cigarettes, takeaways and no exercise. As part of my recovery program i started doing daily walks and found i enjoyed it. My son then told me about the C25K app and the thought of running 5k was a huge joke, There was absolutely no way. I am not a runner, i am not a gym person and simply do not do any form of physical activity.
Anyway, as my son had downloaded the app onto my phone (just in case) whilst i was on one of my walks for some reason i decided to see if i could run for 60 seconds. It was cold and i was wearing my jeans, winter coat and heavy duty hiking boots. I managed the 60 seconds and at that point decided to give the app a go.
To my dismay on day 1 i discovered the first run was 8 x 1 minutes. Holey cow!!! But by now i had made the commitment to myself. So, with jeans changed for jogging trousers (still big coat and hiking boots) i started the program.
My daughter was so proud that during week 2 she bought me some running shorts and running tops. I was horrified. I couldn't go out in shorts, surely? However, as the weeks progressed i was so glad she did. I also invested in some Regatta type support trainers. I couldn't wait to pull my running gear on as i actually looked like a runner as opposed to someone running away from a house burglary and as the program intensified i wouldn't have been able to do it in civvy clothes.
My biggest achievement i think was getting through the 8 minute run. I knew then that i would be able to get to the 20 minutes.
My biggest milestone was completing the 20 minute run. I knew then i would be able to complete the program.
My biggest personal battle was getting through week 8. No idea what went wrong that week - well, actually i do. I was going too fast contrary to what everyone was telling me. TAKE IT STEADY.......
So now i have gone from heart attack to C25K graduation and a bonus as well is that i have gone from 16 stone to 14 stone 8 lbs. I may even have a curry tonight as a treat. Wooooo!
Once again, thanks all for you support.
Alan
Week 9 Run 3 - Graduation! 🎉
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