On my 2nd 28 minute run…

[JJAnBan]

Maybe it will be fun today 😩😅

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

It will be fun JJAnBan, congratulations on almost completing C25K, only 4 more runs until you graduate after today's run.

[JJAnBan Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you! It was fun-ish for about 12 minutes.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate in reply to JJAnBan]

The first or last twelve? My runs always start off not fun and improve-do you know about the toxic ten? Your body need a bit of time to adjust to the act of running and start to feel comfortable. Knowing that’s coming helps me to prepare for the fun to come later!

Hopefully as you run more, you’ll find the fun parts get longer. You’re doing brilliantly.

[JJAnBan Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you. Strangely, I felt better at the beginning. I have no idea what to make of it.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate in reply to JJAnBan]

Perhaps try setting off extra slowly next time and see if that helps? Maybe you’ll have a little more in the tank when you’re later in the run and it’ll feel more comfortable? It’s definitely worth a go!

[JJAnBan Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

I’ll try it - thanks

[JJAnBan Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

You were right!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Slow, steady and on you go! Well done you!

[JJAnBan Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you! SLOOOW and steady. You got that right! I’m not going to be close to 5k when I’m done, but the race I registered for is June 3rd, so still some time.

[Ritmo Graduate]

I've been doing this for nearly five years now and I still wouldn't describe it as fun. I like the way I feel when it's done but Parkrun is still hard work.

[JJAnBan Graduate in reply to Ritmo]

That sounds more like my experience lol

[Jogslow]

I've noticed that the first run of a workout feels not good, I've been experimenting with a 3 -5 minute run followed by a 3-5 minute walk before the workout starts, then my first run feels a bit more enjoyable for longer.Everyone is different you must do what's right for you.

Congrats to everyone on the C25K programme past and present.👍

[TheRunningGardener]

Must admit I am actually finding it enjoyable, I’m at the same stage as you now. Having said that, the first few minutes are always a bit of a slog and I’m glad when the half way bell goes.

Have you tried changing your route or listening to something different? Since the runs have got longer and the weather has improved, I’ve started running slightly out of town and through a local wood… the change of scenery and loss of repetition of parts of the route I was doing before seems to have helped me.

[JJAnBan Graduate in reply to TheRunningGardener]

I’m on a treadmill right now. The last time I tried to start outside, I hit a root on the ground and fell. I have some neuropathy in my feet from chemo and I think I just didn’t feel it. I’m going to try outside again, but I’m nervous and want to finish c25k on the treadmill first. I think you’re right that the change in scenery will help!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

definitely start off slowly…slower than slow & see what happens next time…I think you’ll find you don’t burn out as quick & before you know it you be running with a smile & wonder why it wasn’t fun before!

[JJAnBan Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

You were so right! I slowed down just a bit and didn’t suffer at all!

[JJAnBan Graduate]

I’m so slow already!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to JJAnBan]

slow is good!!