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[Ebumpy]

Well today is my birthday and I'm off out for run 1 week 1. I'm 53, overweight, unfit and never run before so here's hoping I get through it lol!

[Jenner78 Graduate]

Happy birthday and welcome to the C25k programme Good luck with your first run.

[Fattytumtum Graduate]

Happy birthday, I guarantee that if you stick with the programmme, it will be your best birthday present ever. Take one step at a time and remember all your cyber buddies on this forum, are cheering you on every step of the way. Keep posting to let us know how you get on. Good luck

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well, you came to the right place and chose the right training plan to maximise your chances of success. Wishing you many happy returns, both of your birthday as a runner and to this site, where we will cheer you all the way. If you need advice or support or have to get something off your chest then this forum will do the job.

Keep running, keep posting.

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

Happy birthday and welcome. We are a supportive bunch here. Keep us informed how your going and happy running.

[Ebumpy]

Well I've been out and made a start. Didn't quite make all the running but managed the first 2 x 60 seconds then 1x 50 seconds and 2 x 40 seconds but couldn't manage the last run. Not too unhappy though as at least I managed a good bit of it. Roll on Tuesday and hopefully I will get that last run done too!!

[ZappierParsley in reply to Ebumpy]

Bravo! it was my first run too today. Let us know how Tuesday goes: I'm quite looking forward to the next run

[Cheery_runner61 Graduate in reply to Ebumpy]

Well done for getting going with this! It really does work, and you sound like you have the right attitude - focus on all the positives and the success you have achieved already, doing something you've never done before! Mental attitude is half the battle I think. You will definitely be able to do it. I started last summer at the age of 51 and graduated at the end of October. If I can do it, anybody can - believe me! Good luck.

[lemondoodle]

Good start; you'll be amazed the difference a few weeks will make. The satisfaction you'll get when you complete all the runs in week one will be immense

I'm am 50, and was also unfit and never ever run before I started the c25k in October and there are many of us here in the same boat. This is a great programme to follow. It works.

[OlsBean]

Welcome Ebumpy, the program really works and can be life changing if you allow it.

[Scrappydee1 Graduate]

Happy Birthday .... well done to you for making the first steps. I have jut completed W1R2 first one was the hardest. I have found that this forum is very helpful : )

[danzargo Graduate]

Welcome! Wilcommen! Bien venue! Cead mille fáilte!

I'm only a couple of years younger than you and I have found this programme incredible. Keep at it and you shall reap wonders! Any question you have, just come on here and you'll get a friendly answer.

Good luck!