If I can do it then anyone can.....

[Tedntaz]

Hi, I've been doing the couch to 5k at the gym. I completed week five yesterday and actually run for 25 minutes on the treadmill.

I'm 38 and never really been fit, last time I did that was a cross country run in school!!!

I actually felt elated yesterday and realised how much I've progressed. I've also lost nearly 2 stone in weight with going to a slimming club.

If I can do this then anyone can,, so if you are contemplating it, just do it!!!

I work as a nurse for the nhs, I will definitely share this with patients to promote their health, it's an excellent tool.

[runswithdogs Graduate]

Love it! Week 5 is a real challenge both mentally and physically. Congratulations on such a great accomplishment!

[Nellyharte Graduate]

Week 5 is a big one so well done for getting there and for that fantastic weight loss....you will be a huge inspiration to your patients. Go and Shout about your achievements and feel very proud.

[poppypug Graduate in reply to Nellyharte]

Coo-ee Nelly ! How are you ? hope youre keeping well xxx

[Nellyharte Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Hi pops just looking around and keeping an eye on newbies! Still not back running due to work and travel commitments. Hopefully back early December. Hope all good with my forum friends and their running...

[caj62 Graduate]

There are so many of us on here who think exactly the same - if I can do it, anyone can! It's a fantastic way of getting fit and getting into running. And the best part is once you have graduated, you can please yourself how you continue!

[Murray58]

Congratulations that's great. Just a note of caution that those of us with impaired lungs feel it is an achievement to walk for 25 minutes. Not everyone can do it

[misswobble Graduate]

Great stuff! You're doing really well with the running and the weight loss.

It's a good idea to spread the word with colleagues and patients. The NHS doesn't seem to be doing too well in this regard despite the fact that it's an NHS programme.

[teabreaks Graduate]

WTG! And that is a brilliant weightloss as well

[poppypug Graduate]

Yay, Well done ! Its absolutely the best feeling in the world isn't it ?

Onwards, always xxx

[helingmic]

Well done! You do this and lose weight and do your job too. I don't know when you fit all this. super nurse!

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well done on your weight loss ,that is really good C25K is a great program ,i can vouch for that you can go from doubting you can run to being a runner in 9 weeks?? YUP 9 weeks good luck with your future runs