off I go

[paddy1959]

I am starting my couch to 5k today am 54 a lot over weight but use to be a big runner and football player and need to get fit as I want to have a more useful life so with me luck will keep all informed of my progress

[paul2014 Graduate]

Welcome paddy Good luck with the programme and don't forget to kept us all updated on your progress. Have fun

[LMS2110 Graduate]

Welcome and lots of luck for the challenge ahead! The programme is fabulous and really works - just don't try to rush things and make sure you take the rest days to allow your body to repair and rebuild. I completed early last year at age 61 - overweight and horribly out of fitness! Still running though, and a bit lighter. There are several older success stories on here too - all ready to cheer you on your way! Have fun, Linda x

[Running66 Graduate]

Good luck.

[Plus8 Graduate]

Good luck Paddy. I graduated in April and will be 65 next month and am recovering from ill health whilst our daughter is currently on week six having also been ill. I too used to run a lot but that was nearly twenty years ago. Just take it easy, follow the instructions, remember to congratulate yourself for taking this first step and be proud of your achievements.

[MarkyD Graduate]

Welcome. C25K has many, many graduates and so is proven to work. The community on this forum are supportive, encouraging, inspirational and funny. Keep posting your progress and let us know how you're getting on.

[grannyjudes Graduate]

Brilliant programme, brilliant support here, good luck and keep us posted

[scawbyplace Graduate]

Hi paddy. I returned to running at age 51 after a 20 year break; having tried to get back to it before and failed. C25K really works if you persevere and follow the programme. I was so unfit that I started running where no one would see me (no one can hear you scream on an empty beach in March) and I didn't 'go public' until I had stopped running like a lame tortoise, which was about week 5 for me : / Good luck and keep us updated on your progress. Prepare to be amazed!

[dozzer19 Graduate]

Sally forth, future hero of the North. Fight all and sundry. Don't let the nhs get you!

[Hidden]

WELCOME!!! You have just found what is probably the most supportive and encouraging forum on the web. All of us on here want you to succeed. With a little effort and determination on your part, you will be the proud 'owner' of a graduate badge in a mere 9 weeks.

If you follow the directions listed, remember to take rest days, do stretches and don't give up, you will get there. There are some real life-changing stories on here, so there are NO excuses for not completing it. If you do feel you need support, drop us a line and you will get all the support you will ever need.

One last thing ~ you don't need to take Laura with you. As long as you have a watch to time yourself with you won't need an iPod.

Enjoy your running.

[paddy1959]

I am so thankful to all your reply's of support this will give me more fight to do the couch to 5k thanks again

[Redmanc]

Hi just want to say good luck.. im on the same plan to get fit.

[paddy1959 in reply to Redmanc]

good luck to you to

[Blessingway]

Good luck! You will feel amazing and surprised how easy it is! Woo hooo!

[Hidden]

Haha, well now you have announced your intentions we will all be following your progress closely. Well done on starting the programme and hope you notice improvements in your fitness very soon. Good luck.

[tomlertoos Graduate]

Hi Paddy! Just to say welcome to our happy band! Looking forward to reading of your successes as you notch up the weeks....

[Rockette]

Welcome paddy , I can't add anything that's as not been said , just stick with it & all the best

[getfitgran Graduate]

This programme really works, I'm 57 and graduated last week never having run. good luck

[paddy1959 in reply to getfitgran]

good for you really well done

[forrestg Graduate]

Go for it paddy, you can always count on the c25kers on here to back you all the way with friendly advice and support.

[cacaff]

Good luck Paddy. You and me... In a few months we'll be graduates with shiney badges. Keep us posted !

[paddy1959 in reply to cacaff]

good luck to you to hopefully we will get our badges in the end

[paddy1959]

thanks kitty united for ever lol

[paddy1959]

well I did my first run yesterday few sore muscles lol but felt so good after for doing the run

Thanks to all who sent comments of support it really helps a

[cacaff]

You're not alone Paddy, I found that out really quickly. There are some great people here to help. Well done, you've started, they've all assured me it gets better lol.

[paddy1959 in reply to cacaff]

hope so lol

[LouShooz Graduate]

Good luck Paddy. The hardest part is getting started and you have done that so it will be all good from now on. This is an amazing plan followed by amazing people so follow it as they recommend and listen to Laura and you'll definitely succeed. I'm on Wk 6 R 3 and never thought I'd get this far but I love it - hope you do too. All the best xx

[beforefifty Graduate]

Well done for starting. I am on W3R2 and have definitely been bitten by the running bug. Keep us up to date with your progress. All the best.

[GettingFitter Graduate]

Good Luck Paddy. You've already taken the biggest step - starting