Week 1 Run 1

Today I started my c25k with the weight loss programme. This first day felt like a war with my mind. My mind kept telling me to stop during the work out but i kept on pushing. I wanted to know what you first day was like? Was it a mental game? I have enjoyed getting through it and i am looking forward to day 2 on wednesday

[lottidog1]

Hi Pikaree - well done for getting the first run under your belt - I am now on week 2 and I also feel like it is a mental game - I am ok power walking but as soon as I have to run, my mind is sort of mentally counting down the seconds. I want to be able to run without thinking about it, perhaps that will come - keep up the good work and I hope that you enjoy the rest of your week.

[Hidden in reply to lottidog1]

Yes! Thank you I am getting that same voice in my head saying, okay that is it. I am hoping to not think at all during the run

[GoogleMe Graduate]

I started W1R1 in normal clothes - trousers, walking boots, rain jacket, backpack, dog on lead on a canal towpath. I managed 4 of the runs and walked the rest. I was bright red but thrilled I had managed to do that much. Half! Wow!

[Hidden]

Well done for getting started on the programme. You've got over the first hurdle - getting the first run out of the way. My first run was hard work and, yes, I think it can be a bit of a mental game. Very much a case of mind over matter a lot of the time. I'm due to start week 8 now and never thought I'd get this far so, be assured it can be done. Good luck and very best wishes.

[mancunianpoodle]

Hi

Today was my first day of C25K too!!

I'm also looking forward to my second day.

Good luck with it

[kickibro Graduate]

I still hear my own voice in my head; 7 weeks into the c25k plan, trying to sabotage my fitness. It says "Why? - Just stop now! Perhaps you're just not cut out for running." It is a battle of will to keep going. I answer the saboteur me back: "Shut up. You can do this, fitter me, new me, clever me. Just keep going." And I do!

[tomlertoos Graduate]

Well done you for gritting your teeth and completing that 1st run....I have to tell myself I can do it every time I leave my front door....and so far every time I return I have done it! I always remember a saying I came across once 'whether you think you can, or whether you think you can't, you'll be right'! Please let us know how you're doing....

[Hidden]

My first run was awful! Halfway through, I was clutching a fence post and sobbing because I felt I couldn't go on. It only ever got better!

[Hidden]

Thank you all for the encouragement. And yeah i really hope to overcome the mentality and just ignore it! Definitely looking forward to day 2

[MrsSweeney]

I started run 1 week 1 today. I'm embarrassed to say I'm very unfit and found it quite hard but finished. Have been coughing ever since, is that normal ?

[AncientMum Graduate in reply to MrsSweeney]

Hi MrsS congratulations on starting the programme, you're going to love it - good days and bad. So sorry to hear about your cough. Are you, or could you possibly be, asthmatic? Exercise-induced asthma is really common. If it happens again perhaps you should see your GP. Good luck m'dear xx

[MrsSweeney]

Thanks for the encouragement. I can't wait till I'm doing it without thinking. Am absolutely determined to carry on no matter what. Looking at all the success stories on here I know it can be done. Any tips on breathing technique .