Let’s go round again!

[Hillrunner2201]

I did the C25k back 2015, lost a lot of weight, got the running bug and did many 10ks, half marathons and two full marathons. I definitely started doing too much running with hardly any rest days and running long distances almost daily until my speed starting to drop off but I carried on anyway. Then there was lockdown and working at home I had more time to run and overdid it even more. Then work got very stressful and eventually I just couldn’t keep up that much running , I was exhausted. I slowly started gaining weight from eating more and doing less running. This made running harder and less enjoyable but I kept it up to some extent. Then after taking a break this Easter I pulled a muscle on my first attempt at a run and I had to stop and limp home. Fortunately it did seem to be getting better after a week. So last week I decided to do the c25k in full again from the beginning. I finished w1r3 today. That was OK and I’m fine with moving on to week 2 but I after being able to run much further I feel so unfit and fat!! I don’t seem to have quite the motivation I had first time around but I signed up for a 10k in September today to have a goal. If there’s anyone with any tips on starting again that eod be good. I’m having a few days holiday soon so don’t want to pressure myself too much about diet and weight loss right away but after that I’m hoping to combine the program with losing the weight I gained

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Welcome back to running, you've done it before and can do it again, you know how, so are in a better position to most Enjoy your running adventure, we are all here to cheer you on

[backintime Graduate]

Hi, I'm restarting too (just on week 6 now) and did the same, I have a 10k in September for motivation.

Let us know how it's going

[Hillrunner2201]

Thank for the replies. I think I do need to remind myself that it should be easier this time as I’ve done it before and have less weight to lose (but still too much 🤪)

I’ve done W2r1 so should get w2 done and dusted at the weekend. The muscle behind my knee is still feeling tight so it’s definitely been the right decision to start the whole programme again. And having the structure seems to be a motivator.