{"id":10499,"date":"2021-11-05T11:40:42","date_gmt":"2021-11-05T11:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/irun.wales\/?p=10499"},"modified":"2021-11-05T11:40:42","modified_gmt":"2021-11-05T11:40:42","slug":"friday-focus-just-run-penybont-beginners-share-their-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/irun.wales\/cy\/news\/friday-focus-just-run-penybont-beginners-share-their-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Focus – Just Run Penybont beginners share their stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’ve recently joined a group and are struggling as the nights draw in to keep you motivation going. Or are still umming and ahhing about taking your First Step<\/a>s to starting your running journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a read of these fantastic testimonials from Just Run Penybont’s summer beginners group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jemma<\/strong>
I returned to running to improve my fitness levels and help mitigate long term health concerns. I also wanted to set a positive example to my daughters and teach them that we shouldn’t give up when things get difficult.
I joined the beginners group with a friend and my Mum to ensure I had accountability and would be more likely to achieve my first goal of completing a 5k. Even though my friend and Mum had to stop due to injury, everyone in the group is so welcoming and positive that I felt supported to continue.
I’ve a family and work full-time so running is my chance to do something for me without feeling guilty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sarah<\/strong>
I started beginners group last year after piling weight on during the lethal combination of lockdown, home schooling and working from home! Despite everyone being lovely I dropped out after about three weeks and felt terrible about it. When I saw the post for beginners group starting again this year I was determined to do it again and NOT give in. Straight away our group of new starters was the network of support I needed and every week as the runs got harder the group got stronger. It\u2019s great cheering each other on and having people there to talk you through the tough runs. I look forward to my hour out of the house each time with some adult conversation – albeit between huffs and puffs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sadie<\/strong>
For me it was about finding something for myself outside of work something that I enjoy and would benefit my mental and physical health. I\u2019m turning 30 soon and really don\u2019t want to be unfit forever, I feel like I have found something I really enjoy and is sustainable. It\u2019s been great to have been welcomed by everyone and I look forward to ours run every week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faye<\/strong>
I initially started running because I thought it would be a good way to get fit, loose weight and tone up. The beginners group was the perfect introduction to running. It was also a great way to meet new people and make friends. Running now is a great way to keep up my fitness levels and achieve goals. Its definitely mind over matter and gives me an amazing feeling of accomplishment. x<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nikki<\/strong>
I would often see the group running and find myself wishing it was me, but never quite believed I could. After some health issues I wanted to improve my overall fitness and muscle tone. While browsing through Facebook one day I came across the group advertising the beginners class. I booked my place thinking it\u2019s now or never, and I\u2019m so glad I did. Coming to the first group meeting alone I remember being so nervous, but everyone was so friendly. The sense of achievement you feel after finishing a run is exhilarating. We have all been on this journey together and now I am proud to have completed the beginners class alongside people I consider to be friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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