Re entry nerves w6 r3

[Purplefiona]

So recently I had some family/financial news that was pretty stressful and it has taken a long while (2 weeks) to sort out in life and in my head. There’s also been Weather. Today I finally feel able to get outside and it’s cool but sunny and I’m looking forward to trying to do week 6 run 3 for the third time. I find it hard to shake the idea that running slowly (eg gentle jogging, not much faster than walking) is actually “real running” - I know it’s ridiculous but the inner critic is such a cow 🤣 Anyway I find this forum very supportive so I’ve tried to put that worry to one side, I’m hydrated and I’ve taken my asthma meds… ok here I go

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Read this FAQ post about getting faster which lays out the basic principles of how our bodies adapt healthunlocked.com/couchto5... then maybe you will give yourself permission to run slowly.

Relax and enjoy it.

[Purplefiona Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks, the FAQ posts and the slow running info are very helpful. I did it ! And I feel fine !

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Give that inner critic a rude hand gesture and you just enjoy your run. We're not all Usain Bolt, runs come in many speeds and so long as you know you're not walking... you're running 👍🏻😁🏃🏽‍♀️

[Purplefiona Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I felt like a stumbling elephant but I began to enjoy it. I jogged along at what most would call a walking pace and was able to talk whilst I was running which is key as I love a convo with the squirrels / park-goers and it keeps my pace low ! I DID IT. I am so proud

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Purplefiona]

Fantastic! I talk to the birds, squirrels, cows etc. Yesterday I stopped to see some cute young calfs. I was saying "hello cuties" and a cyclist whizzed by shouting hello with a cheeky grin 🤣

I like to sing too, keeps the pace down and is great for endurance training!

You should be proud, you're doing great! C25k is hard enough but battling those pesky negative voices really makes it harder still. 💪🏻👍🏻😁

[Mrsrun Graduate]

Looking forward to hearing how it went. Tell that inner critic that you are running and speed is of no matter and it is better than sitting on the couch .... Maybe if you pass a rubbish bin when running dump your inner critic in it ! Routing for you.

[Purplefiona Graduate]

I told the squirrels about my inner critic and they said they didn’t care as long as it brought nuts next time LOL and I did it !!