Hello everyone

[Dawsmeister]

Found the couch to 5k podcasts and started my running last week. Im enjoying it so far!

[misswobble Graduate]

That's the best find you'll ever make!

Take each session very steadily. Keep going slowly and you'll finish safely. Laura will drip feed info to you in little bits each week, so you'll not get overwhelmed. Just be slow and you'll have enough puff to finish each session. The only thing to do is to finish. Don't worry about pace/time/speed at all!

Good luck and have fun! Plant a big smile on your face and go!

[Ugifer]

Welcome - and well done!

It may not sound a lot to have done one week of running, but you have done the hardest part - got off the couch and made it out of the door.

Take it steadily and in a couple of months time you will look back at this and be amazed at how far you have come (both literally and figuratively). If you can resist the temptation to run too fast too soon (and it is tempting at times) then you'll be a runner before you know it.

Good luck - and happy running!

Ugi

[Tomas Graduate]

Welcome on board, Dawsmeister. Post frequently, and let us know how you're getting on

[jules50 Graduate]

Hello!! Nice glad to know your enjoying it so far, well done for taking the plunge and starting C25K, its a fantastic programme and it works, stick at it and keep posting your progress on here, everyone on here is so fantastic and friendly and supportive so....happy running!

[jules50 Graduate]

nice glad?? oh dear think its that Monday feeling haha

[poppypug Graduate]

Welcome ! Good to have you on board, we have been waiting for you , where've you been ?

Keep posting as it really helps with the motivation and in keeping you focused . Please don't be worried about asking anything , no matter how daft or trivial it may seem , this place is so encouraging and supportive and full of advice and tips to help you .

Great to read that youre enjoying it , keep at it , you've made the hardest step .

Good Luck ! xxx

[JoolieB1 Graduate]

Welcome to the family! The podcasts are brilliant because Laura really tells u what u need to know. Lots of support on here too, maybe check out Facebook too, there are some good groups there too. How did ur runs go? Julie

[Jeleybelly Graduate]

Welcome

This is such a lovely group

So supportive and encouraging

[Dawsmeister]

Thanks everyone. I have been doing extra running so unsure if this is a good or bad thing? I started the programme on the 12th oct. between then and yesterday I had listened to the week one podcast 7 times. In other words I've ran 7 days out of 9. Is this a bad or a good thing? I am having a rest day today so wil do some other form of fitness instead and get back to running tomorrow. Probably start week 2. Advice appreciated.