seasonal, 40+ hormonal runner back again!

[MoaningMyrtle24]

Hi, this is my 3rd time doing the c25k - 3rd year running - Ive been lucky to complete each time and although very slow I do get to 5k, normally finishing the programme running for 30mins, and progress to around 43min for 5k distance, then get to 35mins. But I am a seasonal runner and give up around October each year due to the dark night creeping in. Hoping to use the gym this year instead of just stopping in October, as I am a 41yr old female and this year I feel the most unfit going into the programme - perhaps hormones and age are a factor, I’ve defo noticed the dreaded midlife middle weight gain creeping on, so would make sense!

Anyway, I just finished wk5 run1 this morning. It felt good, and I’m looking forward to the change in runs over the next few. Enjoy reading posts on here - what a lovely community!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

Welcome back! I think I remember your story… you’ve got a quirky pattern but we welcome all sorts here!! Hope you have fun with this journey. You know you can do it which can give you lots of confidence. You’ll got a moment where you suddenly feel fit and raring to go, and that will make it all worth it. Can’t wait to hear how you get on!

[drl212 Graduate]

Congratulations!

I've just finished my C25K a month or so ago and, like you, I'm in the low 40's for my 5K. The consistency of the three runs/week has brought my time down very gradually. It's nice to see. But I'm not in a hurry...

Good luck!