My Plan To Start Running Again After 8 Months Off

[@runningcafe1]

Hello everyone! As you've seen from the title and in the video itself, I've not been running 'properly' for about 8 months now. I've been experiencing a range of mental health related personal issues, and I couldn't focus properly on running during that time. I've lost a lot of fitness, gained weight, and during that time lost my spark for running. I'm not proud of any of these things, particularly the weight gain and my current appearance, but it is what it is. I was debating whether or not to make or post a video, but I feel it's better to show the lows as well as the highs to 'keep it real.' Now I feel like I'm in a position to start running again. Thanks to everyone who messaged me during that time to see if I was alright, it's really appreciated. Here's to hopefully getting back to business from now on. Happy running everyone!

[@tworunningbrooms]

Sorry to hear things haven't been good, Craig. But great to see you running and Vlogging again.

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks fella, really appreciate that. Hope things have been well for you two lately

[@BoesesTeufelchen]

:) This is the first video I've seen of you! I'm on the same journey, from running an ultra to starting from scratch. My break was multiple years long and it seems everything is against me running. I've never sick as often as this year. Then shinsplints. Then other stuff. It's so rough. After a good training block I just keep losing it. And start again. And lose it again. I'll follow your journey and will keep trying - and hope to not get sick that often :) Good luck to us!

[@bensmith6633]

Good to see you back 😃👍 Looks like you have a sensible plan. Take things easy and enjoy 😊

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks Ben!! Appreciated

[@thekernowrunner3752]

Well done. Welcome back

[@Tommy22898]

Great to see you back mate. Looking forward to the vids ❤️

[@runningcafe1]

Cheers mate really appreciate this ❤️❤️

[@BradleySingerRuns]

Sorry to hear about your health issues but I’m glad you’re back and healthy again. Can’t wait to see this new journey you’re going to be on 🎉

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks brad, hope you're doing good mate and all well. Had a look at your most recent video, the hair is looking awesome 💯

[@gavinbruce-thegreyrunner5581]

Glad to see you back Craig. Your videos were very inspirational when I started running during Covid so great to see you back at it and I’m sure you’ll achieve any goal you set yourself.

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks Gavin. Really appreciate the kind words mate

[@juliemckie72]

Good to see you back, glad you’re feeling better. Looking forward to seeing you build back up (slowly!) 🎉

[@runningcafe1]

Thank you for that, appreciated. Yes hopefully this time in a few months things will be much more positive 😊

[@andyisaacs4554]

Good luck to you Craig ....Great to see you back , take it nice and easy

[@sarahs1708]

Good on you for stepping away when it was needed and now having a reset. I have no doubt you can do it and look forward to future videos.

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks very much for the kind words and for the faith, it's extremely appreciated 🙏🙏

[@domeden]

Great to see you back on here again and glad to hear you're getting better, onwards and upwards!

[@runningcafe1]

Thank you!!! Yes, onwards and upwards for sure 🙏

[@jankarel6454]

Sounds like a really solid plan. I wish you all success.

[@runningcafe1]

Thank you!

[@danangell-collins8663]

Great to see you back! Love the honesty, will be supporting you on your journey back

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks very much!

[@timshields8720]

It happens to all of us mortals mate 👍

[@rebuteo6104]

Good to have you back, sure you'll be smashing it again in no time

[@runningcafe1]

That's the plan !!! Thank you

[@anthonyjpaul]

Welcome back mate 👍

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks 👍 hope you're good!

[@monhmonhmonhmonh]

Welcome back! I've been through a similar process and long hikes have been essential to my return to fitness!

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks for the suggestion, that's actually a really good shout. I'll definitely do some hikes for sure 🙏

[@nathanclifford7040]

Great to see you putting out videos again, Craig! Looking forward to following along your journey back to fitness and smashing those Ultra’s again!

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks very much for the kind words. Here's to getting back to it !!

[@timeonfeet]

Great to see you back Craig. Sounds like a solid plan for getting back to it especially the fun and no pressure 👍

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks Ben really appreciate that fella. Hope you've been well!

[@mijzzzz]

that sounds like a really good plan. Remember-nothing is stronger than what is inside. welcome back.

[@runningcafe1]

Thank you, absolutely !!

[@louisr5552]

Well done mate. I’ve missed the videos and inspiration. Get at it!

[@jamesm6830]

Your videos inspired me to start running ultras this year - glad to see you're back! Best of luck with your training, I look forward to seeing new videos.

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks for the kind words and I hope your running and ultras are both going well !!! 🙏

[@davidegan4787]

Good luck with getting back to it Craig. You can't keep a good man down and you'll be back to full fitness in no time. 👊

[@runningcafe1]

Thank you! Yes that's the plan, really appreciate that 😁

[@cher-5484]

Glad to see you back and feeling better! I'll be keen to follow along as you get your fitness back. I need some inspiration for myself! :)

[@runningcafe1]

Thank you! Really appreciate that

[@MikeOnslow]

Good luck mate, welcome back!

[@markg99]

Good to see you back, Craig 👍🙂 Solid plan for easing into it you've got there mate. Only thing I'd think about if it were me, is including a few back off weeks during the ramp up, so it's not just constant increases. I need that because I'm made of Weetabix and get injured otherwise 😅 All the best chap 💪🏃‍♂️

[@runningcafe1]

Hi Mark, thanks for the kind words mate. Definitely think you're right. I've already pulled my leg trying to get back into it so need to take some time to walk only now 😂

[@conradburdekin722]

I was only thinking about you a couple of weeks ago! Really sorry to hear about your struggles - mental health can be very difficult sometimes - but it’s brilliant to see you back. I love your videos Craig 😊

[@runningcafe1]

Cheers for the kind words Conrad. Really appreciate that and your support mate, hope you've been well yourself! 🙏

[@BenNotley]

Great to have you back Craig! Sounds like you've got a great plan for getting back into the swing of it mate! Look forward to seeing you back on the trails soon bud. 😎🤘

[@runningcafe1]

Cheers for the kind words Ben, hope you've been alright mate. Sure I'll see you at a race or event soon!

[@daveyearp1499]

Great to see you back Craig, and thanks for the honest updates. All the best fella 👍

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks for the kind words. Hope you're doing alright !

[@daveyearp1499]

@@runningcafe1 Doing okay thanks, just returning from two months injury but back out this week which is great. There are very few videos that I return to to watch again but your 100Km Mozart video is played a lot! Great inspiration 👍 Registered for the Mozart Ultra next year, going to be a challenge at the age of 65 😆 Cheers from Austria 👍

[@al_conroy]

Nice to see you back Craig, best of luck with the rebuild.

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks 👍

[@mrpauloz]

Nice to see you back again Craig. Good luck and I hope to see you out at some trail races in the not so distant future.

[@runningcafe1]

Thank you! Yes that would be awesome 👍

[@stuartwalker6786]

Bon Champs Craig! 👊🦾🏃❤

[@otocan]

I took 9 years off, 8 months is nothing :D

[@runningcafe1]

😂 Thanks for that, time out happens to all of us!

[@ludovicchanu9677]

Welcome back ! Sorry for mentioning that but... how about your weight ? You'll have to get back to your previous mark, or your knees will go bankrupt. I think it would be interesting for us followers to see how (and how fast) you manage this key dimension.

[@runningcafe1]

Hello mate, yes I'm not proud of my current weight but at the end of the day I feel best to be honest. The mental health issues really affected lots in my life including my weight. Now I'm feeling better mentally I am sure it will shift very soon.

[@runningcafe1]

Hello mate, yes I'm not proud of my current weight but at the end of the day I feel best to be honest. The mental health issues really affected lots in my life including my weight. Now I'm feeling better mentally I am sure it will shift very soon.