Week 1 Run 1: So I posted the other day about... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

133,847 members159,295 posts

Week 1 Run 1

RainbowPixie profile image
6 Replies

So I posted the other day about wanting to start again after having to quit a few months back, and only doing 2 of the course at the time. Finally managed to get out there today and I have to say it went surprisingly well! Had to use my inhalor a few times but got through it alright. I was very tempted to quit once or twice but that was mainly down to the heat today - I don't handle heat very well!

I also weighed myself for the first time in a few weeks and have gained weight rather than losing it :( (damn, i just can't stay away from the chocolate!). So I now have a total of 5st to lose!

Written by
RainbowPixie profile image
RainbowPixie
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
6 Replies
kickibro profile image
kickibroGraduate

Well done for starting it - so many people just talk about it and never do it. Keep at it and the weight will start to melt away.

Reenie_Reens profile image
Reenie_Reens

Hi RainbowPixie

Congratulations on starting the couch to 5k! It's must feel so good to get started! Keep going!

I am in the same situation as you. I would like to lose 5st and also have started yet not completed theC25k programme.

I have started doing some strength exercises but running still scares me for some reason. I am determined to start running this Sunday!!

Good luck!! And thanks for sharing your experience! It's definitely inspired me to get going

no-excuse profile image
no-excuseGraduate

Well done! If you've got out there and started you have made the hardest step. Just stick with the programme, it really is fantastic and does amazing things. This forum is very supportive too, plenty of advice and encouragement when you need it. Good luck x

Pamplemoose profile image
Pamplemoose

Fellow chocolate lover here! Doesn't help the waist line much does it! All it means now is I want any I have to earn it :) Well done on starting, I started this week too, completed 2 runs. The podcasts are great and Laura I find really helps keep me motivated.

After reading many posts on here I feel motivated to stick with it too, everyone is really nice and supportive. Good luck with your journey x

Tinyrun profile image
TinyrunGraduate

Well done for getting out there. You'll enjoy the support here.

LSBeech75 profile image
LSBeech75Graduate

I think you've made a great start. You'll get loads of support on here - so take it a week at a time, keep posting & you'll be amazed at how far you can get. Good luck!

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

week 5, run 1

well, never thought i'd say this, but....i'm actually enjoying this running lark! If you'd have...

Week 7 run 1

Boy that was tough! It took all my energy to run my slowest ever pace and all my mental strength...

WEEK 1/RUN 1

Hi folks I started my first week, run 1 this evening. Found it hard on the last jog, plus the heat...

Week 6 Run 3 - hot fail

Wasn't looking forward to running in the heat today and just felt as though I was boiling running...

Week 7 run 1 scorchio...

Well, after my gruelling wk6r3, along with this heat i decided to give myself 2 days rest dor the...