Post MI C25k Week 1 Done

[Instructor57]

As a follow on from my previous post which you can check out here,

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

I have now completed my re run of C25k Week 1

It did feel strange to be running again but each 1 minute run is getting me slowly back to where I was and will be again .

It's the same time of year as when I first started 3 years ago and as I have been doing these 1 minute jogs I have been thinking about some of the longer runs I have previously done.

10k was always my favourite distance and I would sometimes run a couple a week but more often every couple of weeks .

I loved the long slow runs, my longest being 15k (9 miles) didn't quite make that 10 mile badge as I was rudely interrupted by one or two setbacks each time I got there !

For all those just starting, stick at it ,

Follow the program to the letter , build yourself a strong aerobic base by running at a conversational pace , then you will find one day those longer runs where you feel you could just go on forever will be available to you .

And believe me, they are worth waiting for !

I'm not going to post every run along the way .

Maybe one for each week .

For now, looking forward to week 2 !

😊

[Dendev75 Graduate]

Great to read this - a trip down ct5k memory lane for you. Glad it’s going well and I look forward to reading your weekly updates ☺️ good luck!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Dendev75]

It's actually quite nice to do it again 😁Although I would have preferred it if it wasn't for this reason 🤣

[Gthants]

Excellent to not worry about the pace - as someone told me recently. 😎 These one minute runs seem like nothing at all, but as you so rightly said - they are anything but trivial. I now realise just how important they are - for fitness and for mindset adjustment. To come back from where you've been and to rebuild from scratch takes real guts and dedication. I think it's just brilliant. Good luck!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Gthants]

Thank you!Those early runs are the building blocks!

I'm actually enjoying going through it again 😊

[Cassie_7 Graduate]

Fantastic well done! I don't push myself at all as I know how debilitating an injury can be. It's great you are re-starting, great stuff!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Cassie_7]

Many thanks !And yes, the injury couch can be a lonely place

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Great to see you are running again and that’s Week 1 in the bag! 👍👏

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks jools , just come back from a 1 hour walk as well so that's more than 10000 steps for the day ....I won't feel guilty now watching the Monaca F1 this afternoon 🤣

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Well done! You’ve earned the privilege of relaxing and enjoying it! 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

So good to know you are coming back strong, you are quite right those longer runs are really worth waiting for

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Absolutely!When your going through the programme it's hard to imagine them , but once you've had them you remember them 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Yes always remember them

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate]

Fantastic! I used to have a mini celebration at the end of every week. So glad to see you back and having such a good experience with the programme again. I’m also missing the longer runs. They’re still not quite happening for me either. We’ll get there! 10k is my favourite distance too and the next time we’re there will feel extra sweet after all the challenges. ❤️

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

It's actually nice to be doing it again , and thinking about it I maybe should have done it again after some of my previous niggles instead of plodding on and not really getting anywhere.But yes, I'm looking forward to be doing 10k's and plus again 🤞

[Roxdog Graduate]

That's brilliant. It's nice to think about your longer runs, it means you've still got the bug!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

Oh yes, the bug is still there , perhaps it was dormant for a while but it's now re surfaced 😁

[backintime Graduate]

Great to see you with the all clear to run again, I will look out for your posts

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to backintime]

Thank you , I would have restarted earlier if I hadn't hurt my back cycling 😐

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

So good to see you back on track...enjoying the familiarity and in such beautiful weather and location too.

Those longer runs seem a long way off.. the 10K is my favourite and the longer relaxed Sunday Runday...I am missing them too.

You will be back thee my friend, as will I, ( hopefully )...lucky for us that all the runs are patient.. and so must we be.

Well done you xxx

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Yes it is rather nice having that familiarity 😁And although the longer runs are some way off I don't doubt we will both get them back 😁 x

[Week7 Graduate]

Good to hear that you are on your way back to fitness.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations Ian on completing week 1 of C25K, I am sure you enjoyed those 3 days of 8/1 minute runs, when I was doing C25K I only started to report my running once a week after completing week 4, onwards and upwards to week 2. 😊 🏃🏾 👍

[Scruff55 Graduate]

fabulous run for you I57. Nice and slow and you’ll soon be back to 15 k.

[hoyden]

Well done - progress always feels good! When you have to camp out on the couch I recommend knitting! It works for me 😄

[Oldwoman65 Graduate]

Well done. It must feel great just to be doing, after so long. Take care a long the way

[Huffnpuf Graduate]

I agree with the earlier comments, to come back and start again takes strength and determination,. 💪

[BlueDee61]

Well done. I just about remember running when I could just carry on and not clock watch or listen out for someone saying I can stop running. Can't wait to get back there and you've reminded me why I've taken it up.again.

[MrsLydiaWickham Graduate]

Delighted for you...and beautiful picture! 👏