Non runner who wants to 😉😂

[customer53]

I daydream about actually getting up and out and running!!! I really want to but find myself making excuses...need correct clothing...trainer's not suitable...what time is it....will anyone see me?! Think I will kid myself...go for a brisk walk and just ...go!!😂😁

[RunningGeek Graduate]

Follow your own advice and just go. Kit doesn't matter to start you just need Laura and the will to start. Go, go, go 😀 You won't regret it 🏃👟

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Sometimes... you just have to stop thinking and go where you feet take you...

Just go

[Irish-John Graduate]

I did the first four or five weeks wearing ordinary tee shirts, an ratty old sweat pants and the runners I wear every day. I did not think I would keep it up and no way was I going to spend money on it.

But - it's addictive in the best possible way. And when I realised I was going to continue I went and bought the proper shoes. I then had to go and buy a 'proper' pants about two weeks ago because my sweat pants literally fell apart.

But - before you have to concern yourself with anything else - the big decision you have to make is, do you go out the front door and give this running lark ago, or not.

I do hope you will.

[ench0 Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

Lol, you just described me as well. Only difference is I still look like that. 😂 Waiting for my coupons to arrive so I can reward myself with new gear.

[Pc59 Graduate]

Yes!!! Do it just make the first step & follow the c25k and this forum you will be soo.... Chuffed with yourself 😊😊😊😊go go go!!!!

[Gograndad]

The hardest part for me was getting up and actually getting out there! I worried about looking like a wally and being too old. In the end I just stopped thinking about it and just got out there. I've only been doing it 6 days but feeling better already.

[customer53]

Thanks for all your comments 😆 I'm thinking our pet Buster is being shanghai'd as my cover lol 😁😁

[skatingstar Graduate]

I never thought I would go running having tried it when I was in my 20's and didn't enjoy it. However, my son does Parkruns and it was such a supportive, friendly atmosphere that I thought I'd give it a go. I heard about C25K via Parkrun and so on Bank Holiday Monday, headed out for my first run. I am now on week 7 run1 and I have amazed myself. So just go for it- I'm sure you won't regret it and Laura helps you through. Good Luck!

[customer53 in reply to skatingstar]

Thank you!! Have downloaded an app but typically am having probs finding it now! Same with FB I must have done something to my phone!

[Mollydex Graduate]

Lots of us know how you feel , many of us have been in that same place . GO for it . There are so many people on this site who are running converts , me included

I looked at my first run as the start of the rest of my life

[customer53 in reply to Mollydex]

I know!! I see people running and feel jealous 😂 I've had a sad 2yrs losing 3 very dear Aunts I just know it will lift my mood ! Thanks for your comment x

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Get the NHS C25K podcasts on some sort of device and go.

I started wearing my normal clothes, walking boots, raincoat, usual rather overloaded backpack... and I've run on little woodland paths in a long knitted skirt.

[Beccym Graduate]

You will mostly be walking in the first few weeks. So clothing doesn't matter too much at this point. A pod cast I listened to that got me through my graduation in final weeks said 'There will always be excuses not to run, just run"

9 weeks is not that long to commit to something, so give it a try.

[misswobble Graduate]

It's a blast! You'll love it. "Taking the dog for a walk" is just the cover you need, if indeed you do actually need subterfuge. I wanted to keep my running secret, as do lots of folks for fear of ridicule etc. Whatever it takes just do it. Some dogs will make ideal running mates

Running and walking burns off lots of calories, so the more of it you can do the better. Try leaving your car at home and get around using shanks pony instead. Make it a habit. Same with eating healthily and not drinking as much. All good news for your health and that of your children, as you can overhaul all the family's eating habits as you clean up your act

It's all good! I hope you can dive in and get going soon.