At long last I am off the couch! Have completed my first run today. I really want to stick at this and not give up.

[Runvicarrun]

I am really excited to have found this programme and really inspired to see that other people like me are running.

[unfitmum]

Well done - you've done the hardest part - getting up from the couch!!!

Congratulations on your first run - stick with it, it will definitely be worth it.

[Wheatls Graduate]

Congratulations on getting started! and welcome to the c25k experience. I found it a great help to come on this site for encouragement and words of wisdom to get through the programme. Everyone is very supportive.

I had never run before and now am really enjoying the experience of being able to go out for a run and actually enjoy it - yes really! Good luck with the programme - hope you enjoy the ride!

[scotsheather Graduate]

Well done for taking the first step- it will be worth it. You will find every encouragement on here - and have a good laugh too!! Keep coming back to let us know how you're getting on xx

[Plinth Graduate]

Well done! The first one I'd the hardest, but now you've made the decision, you'll be amazed at how quickly you progress!

[Scipio Graduate]

From a very recent graduate who just a few short weeks ago had great difficulty getting off the couch - very well done on taking the first step & getting started!

It's a fantastic program & you really will be surprised at how quickly you make progress. You'll get great support on here, so please come back & let us know how you are getting on!

[Runvicarrun]

Thank you everyone, I am already feeling very encouraged and less alone in this. X

[Kreesh]

You're definitely not alone.

I'm on week 7 now and I used to HATE running and skived cross country at school etc. This is a great programme and a great forum! It has certainly helped me keep going.

Well done to you for getting started! X