Just done first run week one

[Sallyiow]

Well I've started, been going to start for a few month but had tendentious and slow recovery. Did first run on treadmill, my calf muscles were hurting but managed to get through it.

[useitorloseit Graduate]

Well done! Plenty of good advice from the nice folk on here, so keep posting how you're getting on

[useitorloseit Graduate in reply to useitorloseit]

And don't forget your stretches afterwards ...

[Sallyiow in reply to useitorloseit]

What stretches should I do after each run? useitorloseit?

[useitorloseit Graduate in reply to Sallyiow]

Here is the link:

nhs.uk/livewell/c25k/pages/...

They really help.

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Welcome to this community and well done for taking the first step on the programme - often the hardest. Come here to share your triumphs and when you need support.

Good luck!

[Sallyiow in reply to Ullyrunner]

Thank you Ullyrunner, I will keep you all informed, but yes it is hard going my first week....

[Vixchile Graduate]

Well done for starting you won't regret it! A warning you might become obsessed but you won't find a better place for advice, support and encouragement. Good luck with your c25k journey!

[Sallyiow in reply to Vixchile]

Oh no.....i will become addicted to running!!! thanks vixchile.

[aliboo70]

Yay Sally!! well done! knew you could do it welcome to the forum!

[Sallyiow in reply to aliboo70]

I will keep you all updated with my progress thanks aliboo70

[Mousey1st]

I started yesterday, it was hard work! I'm struggling with keeping at it though. I'm meant to be doing the second run tomorrow...

[emkeenan Graduate in reply to Mousey1st]

Keep going Mousey! You've done it once and you can do it again, after the first couple of runs you'll be surprised how quickly it becomes routine and you start looking forward to getting out

[Sallyiow in reply to emkeenan]

Thank you emkeenan, Im hoping one day to be just like you...

[hope2runoneday Graduate in reply to Mousey1st]

You've started and with the help of all your friends on here you can finish. Stick with it, that first week seems so tough but this program really works and in no time you'll be surprising yourself. Slow and steady are the way forward, no heroics necessary. Keep checking in here for encouragement and motivation and good luck.

[Sallyiow in reply to hope2runoneday]

thank you hope2runoneday, first week does seem hard

[hope2runoneday Graduate in reply to Sallyiow]

I'm just about to start week 7 and I'd be lying if I said I'd found any of them easy, but they are surprisingly possible. I did have to repeat one or two runs but I really don't mind, I keep moving forward and have become a believer that I will get to w9r3 as I'm sure you will if you just stick with it. Good luck.

[runswithdogs Graduate]

Way to go! You'll be amazed where the program takes you!

[Sallyiow in reply to runswithdogs]

Thanks runswithdogs

[helenbones Graduate]

Well done - it's a great programme (I've only just graduated) - not always easy but is do-able and you will be amazed how far you will progress.

Great advice from the community here and some really nice, supportive fellow runners.

good luck and happy running

[Sallyiow in reply to helenbones]

thank you helenbones I will keep check back with community

[runningphobe_no_more Graduate]

Well done - Starting is the hardest part. Now just keep listening to Laura, don't try to go fast, and if necessary take the Mastermind catch-phrase for a motto "I've started, so I'll finish" .

[Sallyiow in reply to runningphobe_no_more]

Thank you runningphobe I need all advice

[pinkangel16 Graduate]

Yeah, well done for starting.

What you need to bear in mind is that we all started just where you are now. I for one found that first run damn hard and wondered how on earth this programme would ever get me running for 30 mins.

But slow and steady and we got there. The weeks pass surprisingly quickly. Before you know it you'll be conquering week after week.

Stick with it - it's well worth it, believe me.

[Sallyiow in reply to pinkangel16]

Thank you for your encouragement, I think I will need it!!