Back again

[Alan996]

Morning everyone. Its been quite some time ......

Having completed the program a few years ago I continued running regularly for 18 months and then the wheels fell off. Big time.

I don't think I recovered from Covid as afterwards I really struggled with running. I carried on though but it just became harder and harder. Then life got in the way and I lurched onto the slippery slope of booze and poor diet.

As my weight increased I really didn't enjoy looking in the mirror. Then when the chest pains started I knew I was on the way to another heart attack which was the kick start I needed.

I started the programme again and pleased to report I've worked back up and completed W6 R1.

It certainly hasn't been easy but gradually I'm learning how to run again. The key for me is just to go as slow as I need to.

I've got this 👍

Apologies for the ramble.

Reading all your stories is the motivation I need so I huge thank you to you all.

Happy running everyone.

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Sounds like you are back on track 😁 welcome back

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Welcome back! Sometimes I think it’s harder to come back again to running after sickness/injury than it is to start running in the first place. 👏👏👏👍

[Alan996 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Hi Jools, whilst it really has been challenging my body is appreciating the effort 😁. Although my legs are throbbing from this mornings outing 😅

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Alan996]

You know to take it slowly 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome back... maybe a repeat of bits or all of C25K as many of us have or are doing... after time out... it is a great way to get back into it gradually.... and safely!

Keep posting and do pop into Catch Up Corner to share your running story!

[Alan996 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss.

I have worked through from Week 1 so re doing the whole programme. Nice and steady 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Alan996]

Just great ! A few of us are doing this, me included... Mummycav has begun again.... I am on Week 3 again Slow and steady as ever! Do keep posting!