Day 1 C25k - completed!

[Lorraine5]

I did my first day and it went really well. I was really daunted about starting and getting off the sofa to go and get changed and find my trainers hidden at the bottom of the wardrobe was the worst bit but it went okay and I felt a massive sense of achievement at the end. The podcast was so helpful. I am determined to do this and to reach the goal of completing our local Park Runs on Saturday mornings by Easter.

[runswithdogs Graduate]

Hooray! The hardest run is now done. The trick is not to hesitate getting into your running gear. Once you're in it, you might as well be out the door.

Well done.

[Lorraine5 in reply to runswithdogs]

Thank you very much!

[poppypug Graduate]

Brilliant ! Well done on taking that first step

Good Luck for the rest of the programme , you can do this ! xxx

[Lorraine5 in reply to poppypug]

Thank you for your support!

[nhs2015 Graduate]

Congratulation Lorraine, it is hard I know. When I first started I was afraid my legs just would not listen to me and was amazed when they did.

[Lorraine5 in reply to nhs2015]

Thank you very much!

[laurav33 Graduate]

Good for you, well done!

[Lorraine5 in reply to laurav33]

Thank you!

[Sally290165]

Well done Lorraine, it's a great feeling isn't it! Long may it last😄

[Lorraine5 in reply to Sally290165]

Much appreciated, thank you!

[sarah469 Graduate]

Well done! hardest bit is getting out the door but once you start realising the benefits it gets much easier! You'll be whizzing round parkrun at Easter I am sure keep us updated! X

[Lorraine5 in reply to sarah469]

Thank you for your encouragement!

[rebeldiver Graduate]

Good luck. I am sure you have the willpower to complete you coal.

[Lorraine5 in reply to rebeldiver]

Many thanks!

[knackeredbutchuffed Graduate]

Good luck.x

[Lorraine5 in reply to knackeredbutchuffed]

Thank You!

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Well done - you won't regret it!

[Lorraine5 in reply to Ullyrunner]

Thank you!

[boptillyoudrop49 Graduate]

Well done getting out there and getting started.

[DownNotUp Graduate]

Great, Go for it. Easter will come round sooner than you realise.

[Lorraine5 in reply to DownNotUp]

Thank you!

[KayFitz Graduate]

Great start by the sound of it. I felt the 60 second runs were exhausting when I started in October. Now I am on W7 and doing 25 minutes so stick with the programme! Good luck and just ask the lovely people on this forum for any advice/encouragement you need.

[Lorraine5 in reply to KayFitz]

Well done and thank you for the encouragement!

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Wonderful. It took me so many attempts to get Week 1 under my belt!

Due to my underlying health issues, getting dressed for running was a really big deal for me. So I didn't to start with and just set off as I was. Now if it is a run day, I put on my running stuff first thing, disguised with other things on top if I am not going out straight away (I don't get on with techno fabrics so most of it is cotton) I then feel like a superhero peeling off the outer layer to reveal the inner runner.

Enjoy the rest of the programme.

[JoolieB1 Graduate]

Great, well done for digging out ur trainers! Just take ur time and trust Laura, she has guided so many of us through to graduation. It really works, so enjoy it and keep us all updated, we remember so well the trials and victories and love sharing your news!

[Lorraine5 in reply to JoolieB1]

Thank you so much for your encouragement!

[WelshBengali]

go for it!! I'm just coming to the end of week 2 - and so far getting my trainers on and stepping outside the front door has been the most difficult part of each run- but the feeling once i get out there is wonderful!

I'm anticipating that the upcoming weeks will be a challenge. But learning from the experiences of others on this wonderful forum I am prepared to repeat weeks if necessary without getting disheartened.

looking forward to hearing more as you progress!

[Lorraine5 in reply to WelshBengali]

Thank you so much for your encouragement!

[JoolieB1 Graduate in reply to WelshBengali]

I always set my running gear out the night before so I can get ready without having to think in the mornings!

[pinkangel16 Graduate]

Well done - you've made a start to something you won't regret.

Good luck with the rest 🏃 x

[Lorraine5 in reply to pinkangel16]

Thank you so much for your encouragement!

[Susu4 Graduate]

Brilliant! Well done for making the effort and getting off the couch! I graduated in September 2015 having never run before C25K and it's one of the best things I've ever done! I found Week 1 running for 1 minute exhausting and now I'm out running 3 times a week. There will be good days and bad days (I still get days when I struggle with running), but keep with it and ask for advice and encouragement on this wonderful forum whenever you need it. Good luck and keep us posted with your progress

[Lorraine5 in reply to Susu4]

Thank you so much for your encouragement!

[adadoom-adadoom]

Such a great feeling isn't it? I find if I'm dragging my heels about getting out I put my running stuff on without thinking too much about it, then it gets me in the right frame of mind. Once my trainers are on there's no going back! Keep going, it's so worth it

[Lorraine5 in reply to adadoom-adadoom]

Thank you so much for your encouragement!

[Lorraine5]

Gosh, I wasn't expecting this overwhelming support and encouragement. Thank everyone so much for your messages. It's very motivating!!! I completed Wk 1 Run 2 tonight and it went well. Thank you all for taking the time to encourage me!

[JoolieB1 Graduate in reply to Lorraine5]

Even those of us who have graduated are very grateful to Laura and the C25K programme because we remember struggling on week 1, run 1 and have seen ourselves changed into runners and we r excited for new people still

[Susu4 Graduate in reply to Lorraine5]

Another run done...tick. Well done. As Julie says there are many of us grateful to Laura and the C25K programme. I still use Laura by following the C25K+ podcasts to help with my speed and stamina, I find that I still need some structure and it helps to have Laura encouraging me when the run is feeling tough. I still can't believe that I can run!! It's amazing how brilliant C25K is when followed and if necessary repeat runs but don't do more than required even if you feel like you can otherwise you could end up injured. Looking forward to reading about your runs