One Year Runniversary 🎂

[Frenc]

This time exactly a year ago I set out to do W1R1 of C25K, slightly nervous but excited. I remember running/walking round and round a nearby cemetery (see photo from the road) thinking good Lord seriously, how many more?!!! But with quiet determination I carried on, and I soon realised how great the program is and why all my other previous lockdown running attempts had failed. Last November we were in yet another lockdown and C25K was the perfect antidote to feeling pretty yucky about myself. I was determined to use the time wisely and it really is one of the best things I ever decided to do. Another one was finding this absolutely brilliant, funny, wise, and helpful community that has added another dimension to my running, and life in general, so thank you.

Anyway, I did 10 miles today, which to be honest I’m surprised at because while I don’t have niggles perse, my legs are tired no doubt to my evil colleague Sue getting us all doing 100 squats a day during November at work. It hurts 🤣.

The weather is just beautiful today. I found a new addition to my route called Winnall Moors which while not very long, is really pretty. I cannot believe I’ve never stuck my nose in here before!

Flippedy tish only 60 more squats to go today. I mean really?! 🤣🤣🤣. Have a smashing day all 😊😊😊.

[Mormor1 Half Marathon]

Extraordinary how you have increased incrementally over just a year Frenc.... I'm seriously impressed .and what a way to celebrate, well done you.

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Mormor1]

Ah bless you Mormor1. It seems like yesterday I laced those shoes up for the first time! I still have to pinch myself every now and then 😊.

[Mittymoo]

What an amazing journey and thank you for such interesting posts. I love to read them

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Mittymoo]

Thank you so much Mittymoo! I hope things are ok with you? 😊

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Happy Runniversary Frenc! You’ve had a brilliant 12 months! Here’s to the next year and wishing you miles of joyous running 😍🏃‍♀️

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you so much IP. Lol was thinking about you the other day, there’s this coat on Sweaty Betty …. Oh my hand was hovering over that mouse 🤣.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Ha! So, did you hit the button…?

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Lol no - it’s gorgeous but really expensive. If it’s in the sale at some point it’s meant to be! And I do have other coats 🧥🤣.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

I always buy in the sale as they are genuine at SB and are great reductions. And you’re right, if it’s meant to be it’ll be there for you 🤞

[Instructor57]

Happy Runniversary Kate ! 😁🎉🎉🎉🎂And what a fantastic 12 months running you have had with your graduation, 10k, 10 miles and HM !

Very impressive 😁👍

Here's to your next 12 months 😁

P.S. Enjoy the next 60 squats 😳

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you so much Ian, and thank you for all the really kind and funny posts over the last year. And thank you too to Misty of course! 😁

[Instructor57 in reply to Frenc]

Haha, thank you 😁👍

Misty

[Frenc Half Marathon]

Is she on charge at the mo?

[Instructor57 in reply to Frenc]

Yes, down to about 5% 😁

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Instructor57]

🤣

[nowster Metric Marathon]

Well done!

I'll bet you never thought a year ago that you'd be running for two hours a year on!

[Cmoi Marathon]

Happy runniversary Frenc , and here's to many more!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Happy runniversary!!! What a fabulous set of achievements in just the one year. Congratulations!!!

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Ah thank you Linda, although I have no idea where the year’s gone! What a ride though 😁.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Happy runniversary and 100 squats a day? wow!! we did a beginners HIIT thing last night and oh boy that had about 60 squats on top of my usual 10 here and 10 there through the day, got out of bed this morning and oh my word my thighs hurt lol 😂

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you! Yes those squats are hard - I didn’t think they’d be so bad due to the running and I do leg exercises in the gym, but they’ve got me 🤣. Well done on that HIIT, that’s dedication. ⭐️

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Frenc]

It was fun, I came home though today ready for a short run and then got a phone call and didn’t go so am disappointed

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Ah hopefully you can go tomorrow instead 😊.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Frenc]

Hope so

[sparky66 Half Marathon]

Happy Runniversary Frenc 🎉🏃‍♀️🎉🏃‍♀️🎉You are one dedicated, motivated nerd 🤣

But we love and celebrate all you have achieved this year!!

I want to thank you for running along side me , reading your posts and seeing your progress.. just awesome 👏👏👏

Many more fun running years ahead...

Lots of colourful charts to fill 🏃‍♀️🤗🙌

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Aw thanks Sparky! Got to say you have really motivated me along the way - I don’t know if I’d have done that HM without seeing your excellent progress 😊, you have really helped me along the way with your encouragement and kind words. Deffo paper shopping tomorrow - once I’ve done those bloomin’ squats 🤣. Nerds rule!

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Awe lovely, 🤗 works both ways 💪😊This forum and it's amazing people definitely make it all the more fun.. I don't know if I'd still be running without it!

I recon HU should be up for some kind of award for the motivation it gives for people to change their lives for the better 🏆

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

That’s a great idea. 👍

[misswobble Marathon]

Congratulations 🎉. A year of running 😃 👍. Here’s to the next one 🥂

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Thank you misswobble - can’t quite believe it 😊. I’m going to try and get a bit more adventurous and find some new routes methinks!

[misswobble Marathon]

Oh yes, do! I tend to peel off regular routes just to see where I’ll end up. It doesn’t always pay off as some are horrid but it helps to familiarise yourself with your area 🙂👍

[RunWillie Marathon]

Happy runniversary Frenc 🥳

Here’s to many more happy miles of running ❤️🏃‍♀️

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Thank you so much RunWillie! Fingers crossed 🤞😊.

[Jericho2332 Half Marathon]

Happy Runniversary and well done 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Jericho2332]

Ah bless you Jericho2332! That’s really kind 😊😁.

[mancrunner1]

Congratulations! This is very inspirational, I had my 6 month anniversary last week, I’ve done a few 10kms now and planning to start half marathon training soon so I hope I can follow in your footsteps, amazing achievement!

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to mancrunner1]

Oh thank you so much! It’s been a journey I have to say. When I first finished C25K my goal was to get to 5k, then 10k and so on - sounds as though you’re doing the same - you’ll deffo achieve that HM! 😁😁😁

[Frizzbomb67 10 Miles]

Happy runniversary 🥳 and an extra cheer for running 10 miles. I’ve done that once and it pushed me to my limit! Well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Thank you Frizzbomb67! Not sure if my legs are all that happy with me today, I’ve had to give them a talking to 🤣. All the best 😁.

[GailXrunning 10 Miles]

That’s totally amazing progress - to HM (that’s what it says on your badge!!) … and all before your first runniversary! 🎉 It’s mindblowing to think back to those first tentative steps on c25k, isn’t it? The design of the plan allows the impossible to become possible, and then a foundation for achieving the unimaginable. Well done on the squatathon, too. I participated in a collective squat-a-day earlier this year: just one single squat, but it had to be done as slowly as possible. (Certainly felt the effects of that.)

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to GailXrunning]

Thank you for your kind words! Yes, those first tentative steps, messing about with tech, working out what to wear, remembering to breathe, all such a learning curve 😁. Mind you I still do all of these 🤣. Oh those bloomin’ squats, I hope I start to feel some benefit soon. Ooooh a super slow squat, nooooo! Horrendous 😆.

[GailXrunning 10 Miles in reply to Frenc]

😂 Ah, I see you can imagine the true difficulty in what sounds (to the uninitiated) as super-easy! There were some mornings when I wondered if I’d ever manage to get back up; a strange experience where body and time seems to stand still while the mind speed dials panic.

[Rennur]

Happy Runiversary. I suppose 100 squats a day is something to aim for. Though I am glad I don't work with Sue!

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Rennur]

Thank you Rennur! That reminds me I still have 30 to do today 🤣. Better crack on or I’ll be in trouble 😁.

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

Congratulations again Frenc! I’ve been told that I need to strengthen my glutes so that my hamstrings aren’t doing all the work so 100 squats a day at work would come in handy! I do some strength exercises at home but I find it’s really difficult to motivate myself to do them.

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Thanks again SkiMonday. The squats are getting done but I’m not reaping the benefit yet - if anything I’m feeling stiffer during my runs. I’m hoping any reward will kick in soon, at least I hope so! 😊

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Frenc]

Doing 100 a day seems quite a lot if you're not used to them. We're a week into November now so I reckon your muscles should be more able to cope with them soon.

[Hidden]

Congrats on your runniversary, Frenc! You have truly gone a LONG way since that first run! My runniversary is next week I think (have to look it up). I haven't reached as far as you, but am more than surprised at how far I have come and how much I like running! Couldn't have imagined it a year ago!

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Ah thanks Evy, that’s really kind! I can’t believe how far we’ve come and that we’re both still running. Your posts have really helped and made me chuckle out loud so thanks for those too 😊.

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Happy Runniversary Frenc, it’s strange looking back to how hard C25k felt at the time. You have done brilliantly in the last year . Enjoy the years ahead in your lovely local area.

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Oh my goodness, some of those C25K runs were so hard! It is funny thinking back, isn’t it, how every single step is a journey to where you are now. Thank you for your kind words 😊. Ps I can’t seem to turn italics off 🤣.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Frenc]

Ha ha . It’s in more, edit. But I think italics looks good.