First run

[paulb67]

Just back from first run. Not too bad. Right leg a bit tight. Hardest part (getting out there) over with now.

[mcgurranhouse Graduate]

Very well done - keep up the good work.

[paulb67 Graduate in reply to mcgurranhouse]

Thanks, appreciate the encouragement

[mfamilias Graduate]

The first step is indeed the hardest - the one over the doorstep. Well done, and enjoy the programme

[paulb67 Graduate in reply to mfamilias]

Thanks a lot, looking forward to it.

[mfamilias Graduate in reply to paulb67]

You live on the Isle of Wight? You lucky thing. What a lovely place to run...

[paulb67 Graduate in reply to mfamilias]

Yes it is. I live in Cowes, a stones throw from the harbour so most of my runs will be along the sea front. I feel lucky to live here.

[ShannieP Graduate]

Congratulations and good luck for the next run

I've just done run 1 of week 2

😊

[paulb67 Graduate in reply to ShannieP]

Thanks Shannie. Felt good when i got back. How are you finding it?

[ShannieP Graduate]

Hi Paul

Found it really easy to follow and have not run for nearly 30 years was easier than I thought but I am sure as run times increase it will get harder but I am going to stick with it

Seeing other post on here also helps knowing others have been there had problems but done it

Well done again

Shannie (AKA Sharon)

[paulb67 Graduate in reply to ShannieP]

Yes definitely helps seeing other peoples comments on how it is going. And also encouragement from others is good. My sister has graduated and recommended it to me. Hadn't run since 2007 until this morning. Felt good to be back out there. You will be fine i'm sure. I'm determined to do this now as have signed up for the great south run in October!

[poppypug Graduate]

Ah you're Ali's bro ! Welcome Paul !

Good to see you, another recruit to this fantastic programme xxx

Have fun , Good to have you on board ! xxx

[paulb67 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Hi Poppy. Yes i am Ali's brother. Thanks for the welcome

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Well done Paul. Don't forget to stretch after every run as this helps with the stiffness

nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...

and a foam roller works wonders on tight muscles.

[paulb67 Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

Yes i did my stretches and also a 5 min walk at the end. Will have to invest in a foam roller then . Thanks for the advice .

[aliboo70]

Yay! well done big bruv, proud of you

[paulb67 Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

haha, cheers Ali xx

[Tomas Graduate]

Welcome on board Paul. You'll fall in love with this running malarkey in no time

[paulb67 Graduate in reply to Tomas]

Thanks Tomas, i'm sure i will