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Don’t let me back out. Nervous.

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RunnerBeanWalkerBean · 18/04/2023 17:38

I’m going to a running session at the local track tonight. It’s my first time and I’m bricking it.

I’ve had a couple of emails with the club and they seem really nice and have assured me that the fact that I’m a bit old, a bit chubby and very unfit won’t stop me from being able to take part. I’m still terrified.

It’s in an hour and I’m frozen to the sofa and haven’t even gotten changed.

Tell me that I’ll be home again in a couple of hours and will be glad I went. I don’t want to back out but I can feel my resolve fading with each tik tok of the clock!

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Paperbagsaremine · 18/04/2023 17:51

Oh god I always used to brick it before track, no idea why, it was always fine.
Just lie fervently to yourself: "I'm just going to discuss warmup and stretching with the coach! Not going to do the actual session, noooooo no no no, perish the thought!"

It's just one of those nerves-run-wild issues, very common!

Pity I can't do it any more, got old and a bit short on cartilage:/

DustyLee123 · 18/04/2023 17:45

The hardest part is walking up and saying hi for the first time. You really will enjoy it, get those trainers on.

Lifesyoungdream · 18/04/2023 17:44

The hardest part will be putting on your shoes and going there. Think how good you will feel if you go.
Everyone there will have been in the same position when they began.
Good luck

AutieAdult · 18/04/2023 17:41

Well done on getting yourself organised. You might love it but if you don’t it’s two hours and feeling good about trying something new.

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