r/C25K • u/InfiniteCulture3475 • 1d ago
Hoping for a strong finish to 2024...
Just did my first run in 12 days. Injury (W5D3 the last run I did before injury) then worked over Christmas (healthcare). Repeated W5D1 12 days ago just to keep in the swing of things. Not run since.
Felt pretty good, but a little tired and wet weather, so decided to do W5D1 again. Went easy and steady. Felt good. Realised I forgot to start my watch at the start of the run so decided if I was feeling ok to tack an extra 5 minute stretch of run/jog on to the end.
And? Managed it, including the extra stretch. Cool down walk felt good. Back home stretching a bit more now. Definitely having a rest day tomorrow, but hoping to run again the day after if no major issues. I'm itching to get back into the program and finish 2024 strong!!
Anyway, I hope everyone is having a nice holiday season, and here's to a better 2025!
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u/NoahAwake 17h ago
I’ve been running pretty seriously for 4 years now and you are doing great! Don’t get too hung up on trying to force yourself to follow a training schedule…especially during the stressful holiday time. You listened to your body and did what was appropriate.
The biggest achievement is going back out to run again.
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u/InfiniteCulture3475 14h ago
Thanks! I’m trying so hard to behave and not break myself again! 😅
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u/NoahAwake 14h ago
Just keep listening to your body. Most experienced runners have a story or two about pushing through even when our bodies were screaming for a break and hurting our overall training.
You're doing great!!
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u/Pedal_up_hill 1d ago
That’s awesome! Sounds like you’ve been navigating everything really well despite the challenges—great work easing back into it. I also did my first 7.5K today after a week of no exercise, overindulging, and overdrinking—it felt amazing to get moving again! Are you on Strava? It’s always fun to connect and cheer each other on. Here’s to finishing 2024 strong and smashing our goals in 2025!