Newbie

[mike1979]

I have just got into running. I can walk for 8 miles non stop but struggle to run for than a min at a time.

[runswithdogs Graduate]

Welcome Mike. We all were there, struggling with those first runs. Keep it slow and stick with the plan and you'll be amazed where you are in 9 weeks or so.

[jojo57 Graduate]

That will soon change with this fantastic programme Mike, if you want it to! Good luck!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome.... this is the best place ever! You will, if you follow the programme, be totally amazed at what you achieve!

We will support, encourage, cajole, sympathise and even push you a little

Keep posting,take it slow and take it steady.... read around the forum too, you will find new tips and advice, helpful pointers and really become part of this great running family!

Take your journey at your pace... it is hard when you start, but.... if you do it your way. no matter how slow you go. you will do it.

I, like so many of us, was like you at the start.. running for 1 minute... phew, how on earth will I ever run for 30 minutes... but nine weeks later.. yep... no problem... ! The posts about this are many... so have confidence in yourself, you have done the hardest bit... you have started!

[rachelann]

You will get there in the end believe me, this programme actually works & I'm the most sceptical person ever!!!

[Slinkyminky Graduate]

Welcome to the group Mike.

Yeah that was me 9 weeks ago and last week graduated have completed my 3rd run of running for 30 minutes

This program is fantastic and will make a runner out of you, follow the program and slow and steady is the way to go

Good Luck and keep posting to update us on your progress

This is the best forum for advice and encouragement 👍

[jackjackson Graduate]

I feel your pain.....I was like you, and could run for 30 minutes on a treadmill, but you put a piece of tarmac under my running shoes and a minute seemed a lifetime. Now on Week 5 of C25K and 5 minutes isn't a huge problem, and actually looking forward to increasing the time next week. (My God I've changed!!!) Keep up the good work though

[misswobble Graduate]

C25k teaches you to run for 30 minutes. It takes you by the hand and leads you through the process. Many hundreds of thousands of people, of all ages, have successfully completed the programme and are running regularly as a result, many of whom are members here ☺ including me 😊

[OldPossum]

May you become as addicted as the rest of us - you can do it!!

[Slowstart Graduate]

Yes the program is great, but this forum is wonderful. Post your highs and lows, and you'll receive great advice, encouragement and support. Be warned, time flies when reading all the posts......

[ju-ju- Graduate]

well done you are in a good place to start. Doing C25K??

[mike1979 in reply to ju-ju-]

Hi I am doing the C25K. I have been walking long distance for a few years.

[boptillyoudrop49 Graduate]

Just how long can 60 seconds be?! Very, very long! Those w1 runs are really tough but progress on this programme feels quite quick. Stick with it and you will definitely manage a 30 min run. You might well be a long distance runner in the making.

[mike1979]

I have been doing it wrong I walk 8 miles each day with 5 stretches of running for 1 min.