One month no running 🙈

[Tracytrace]

Hello people

So I started smoking more and more but Sunday I downloaded the NHS stop smoking app fir a bit of motivation and I’m on my 3rd day of not smoking and not giving in amd going to buy some .

Great but I also haven’t run for a month I feel like I couldn’t run for a bus ! Sooo I suppose I just get out there and try , I’m amazed when I read all your posts and can’t believe I used to be able to run 8-10k , I’m still entered into the Reading Half in November so if I want to do it I need to sort my self out 🙈😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Good luck. Lots of it. I'm sure the running can help you quit smoking and having a race goal will be a great focus and motivation. Just imagination the sense of satisfaction after that half marathon. Start gently, don't push it, make it enjoyable. Keep posting and we will keep supporting!!!

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Given up smoking and returned to running-good move! Wishing you all the best.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Well done on no smoking, there is a great quit support group on healthunlocked. good luck with your training too, you can do this

[mrrun Ultramarathon]

I smoked for 33 years, up to 2 packs a day, addicted to the bone. Then I used the oldest trick in the book (it's called 'the fear of death') and literary decided to quit on the spot, no apps, no consultations, nothing. Started running soon after. I was 52. My theory is, you either want to quit - or you don't. 😉

[Tracytrace Half Marathon in reply to mrrun]

Wow! Brilliant , I’m on day 4 so just need to not give in and go for my first run after over a month 🙈😊

[Tracytrace Half Marathon in reply to mrrun]

Also your theory is right 👍😄

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Got my fingers crossed that you are still hanging in there.