Wish me luck

[Sazzle44]

Plucking up courage today to start my first planned run.......ever!! (Wk 1 R1)

[Vixchile Graduate]

Don't think about it too much, download the podcasts onto ipod or phone, grab your key, pop your trainers on and some clothes and go. It will best thing you do, it takes half an hour and you will feel great for getting started.!! Welcome to c25k

[Sazzle44 Graduate in reply to Vixchile]

Thanks so much for that good advice - I meant to say that I plan to run early tomorrow morning so will do just that - get up and go! Any advice on picking a route? - I just plan to run around a local estate until I work out how far I get in half an hour.

[useitorloseit Graduate in reply to Sazzle44]

That sounds sensible. Stay on the flat if possible to start with. You will also soon learn which pavements are 'slopy' - (people's front drives/pedestrian crossings/water run-off) those are an absolute bugger for your knees! Avoid them!

[Steve_L Graduate]

Enjoy it! I started 8 weeks ago, and just started my week 9 this morning. I've never considered myself a runner, and found the early weeks hard work. Today I ran 5K for the first time, and I'm walking on air.

Stick to the plan, and you'll be amazed how well you do.

[Tombsy1975]

Go for it! I've just done week one, not without some difficulties but I did enjoy it 😄

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

Go for it, the first step out the door is always the most nerve racking but honestly it really isn't bad. Take it slow and steady and remember to come back with a big smile on your face because you took that first step out the door. Have fun.

[Sazzle44 Graduate]

Wow thanks guys - this is a great forum and your advice and positive comments are a real boost - looking forward to it now!

[misswobble Graduate]

Yes, do it today, take a rest day and then get back out there. It's a life-changing programme that anyone can do but the consequences are huge. I can't tell you how grateful I am that my pal at WeightWatchers got me onto it. I've never looked back. Neither will you

Have fun!

[Sarah-A Graduate]

Go for it Sazzle!

I found the very first run tough going. I would recommend that you go slow - much slower than you think you should. It's endurance not speed that is important.

Looking forward to seeing your progress.

[Sazzle44 Graduate in reply to Sarah-A]

Thank you Sarah - sounds like good advice

[chilly8480]

Today was day 1 of week#2. Feeling pretty good. I've got a lot of hope. Good luck!

[Melly2 Graduate]

Good luck, like everyone said, don't overthink it. The first step is the most difficult but you will get hooked in no time, enjoy!

[Fiddler71 Graduate in reply to Melly2]

Good luck! Be sure to let us know tomorrow how you got on!

[Sazzle44 Graduate in reply to Fiddler71]

I certainly will - after all these great positive comments and sound advice I'm really looking forward to it, even though I suspect it will be tough. I have all my new running gear laid out and ready for the morning!!

[Coddfish Graduate]

It's a really good programme, easy to stick to, just take it really slow.

[millwalki8 Graduate]

Crack on, the 9 weeks will fly by.

Good luck

[Hidden]

Good luck from me as well - I also run early morning. I was recommended to look at openstreetmap.org to find good paths via canals, rivers, parks etc. and have managed to improve my route that way. You won't need too much planned for the first couple of weeks, but as you get further on it will be good to plan out some longer distances.

[Sazzle44 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Brilliant - thanks for the recommendation

[ActonHighStreet]

Enjoy - and remember that *running is fun.*

[Sazzle44 Graduate in reply to ActonHighStreet]

Hoping I find it so - I'll let you know!!

[getfitgran Graduate]

good luck, stick to the plan it really works

[Sazzle44 Graduate]

Thanks everyone - you've really spurred me on. Will update you tomorrow

[poppypug Graduate]

Good Luck Sazzle !

Razzle, dazzle em !

You can do it, you really can !

This is a life changer and it really works ! Exciting times ahead for you, Missus ! xxx

[Sazzle44 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Thank you so much Poppypug - I hope your hip is on the mend x