Third time round

[StoneDragon]

Hi everyone, I thought I should get posting again to keep me on track and motivated.

I graduated C25K back in 2020 and then struggled to keep it up afterwards, a year later I got my running shoes back on and regraduated in 2021. I was able to keep the running up for a good few months afterwards but eventually life got in the way and my running kit started to gather dust.

Fast forward to a few weeks ago and I decided it was time to try again. My next run will be the dreaded W5R3 (and should be today - although I have a bad cold, which came on yesterday, so I may put it off until it clears - although tempted to still go 😏). The first half of the programme has been tough but enjoyable and I can already feel that I'm building my fitness again. I was willing Jo Whiley to tell me I could walk every time through the early runs but that has been getting less and less.

Its great to back on the forum and reading everyone's inspirational journeys. Hopefully I can graduate again before the new year.

Happy running everyone.

[Jericho2332 Graduate]

Great to see you back posting mate, sorry to hear about the cold potentially interrupting week 5 run 3, still the toughest run of c2k5 in my opinion. Hopefully it dosnt delay you too long 🤞🏻

3 5ks for me so far this week, two of them before shifts at work (still there now 😂) but havnt had chance to post anything. Planning a longer run Sunday, hopefully il get on and post something after that.

[LauraRuns Graduate]

Great to see a post from you StoneDragon, always nice to see some familiar user names pop up and pleased to hear it’s going well for you so far! I just finished week 3 yesterday and had forgotten how tough it feels to run for 3 minutes, let alone 20 😂 I have to keep reminding myself to trust the process!

Hope the ominous week 5 run 3 goes well for you when you do get out there - I found it a real turning point last time. Keep us posted!

Laura

[StoneDragon Graduate in reply to LauraRuns]

Thanks Laura, I managed to get back out there today, and all was good 👍 (see latest post)

Well done on your progress - week 3 was tough for me and the beginning of week 4 wasn't any better 😥 but I felt things getting better by the third run of week 4 (less wishing for the walking breaks even step and second!).

You'll be great and before you know it you'll be back to the old gazelle runs of old.

Have a great weekend.

[Folkylass Graduate]

Welcome back  StoneDragon it’s great to see you back. I’ve dropped a link about Wk 5 below. This was written by one of our legends who sadly is no longer with us. He was always a great inspiration to everyone here and really had a wonderful encouraging way with everyone. So please take a look and I hope it helps with week5 for you.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Good luck👍👏👏🙋‍♀️

[StoneDragon Graduate in reply to Folkylass]

Thank you so much for the welcome back. Glad to be here - it's been too long!!

I hadn't realised that IannodaTruffe was no long with us - he was very supportive on my first go at C25K and yes a real inspiration. RIP fella.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

A really warm welcome back to you! Take it steady, listen to your body and take notice.. if you need time out...then the run waits