week 1 run 2

[oldperson47]

Thank you everyone for being so encouraging after my first run. I feel like C25K and I are old friends, I have started it so many times.

Today run 2 AND instead turning down the slope I went up the slope ( OK it was a very small incline!). It was so glorious out there and I passed other runners doing the loop. I said C25k start as I was on second walk and the next time they passed me going in the opposite direction they called out" keeping going, doing great", I was running at this time. I was always worried about what people would think of a very slow old person but it is better than sitting. Long may this weather last.

[Jancanrunagain Graduate]

I have a slope of Hope - I hope one day I can run uphill for 500 metres - it’s the hope that acts as a spur! Well done you got taking the hard choice not the easy one

[oldperson47 Graduate in reply to Jancanrunagain]

I have signed up for Windsor women 10k in Sept. It has this huge hill after about 1 k in. I have never got up it running but I live in hope

[Jancanrunagain Graduate in reply to oldperson47]

That’s why I call mine Slope of Hope - because I do think it’s doable just not yet… I’m sure you’ll be in good fitness for Sept

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Old friend and familiar too.....we 'slow, old persons' are strong enough to let others see exactly what we are capable of.

Well done to you!

[T2runner Graduate]

The speed is not important when I now look at everyone I work with and know I can run further than any of them! Keep up the good work and yes may this weather live long.

[CBDB Ambassador]

certainly better than sitting! Awesome! Run on!

[Whirlaw Graduate]

Hi. Well done you.

Do not be concerned by what people might think about a very slow old person running, but think about being the inspiration to others , because you will be.

[Madwife60 Graduate]

never worry about what others think. Once you are over 40 you are pretty much invisible anyway. Good luck and enjoy the ride

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

May I congratulate you on starting again during this glorious sunny spell!

[drl212 Graduate]

Excellent!! We are an encouraging sort, I find!!

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