First jog in over 14 years

[charliep121]

I'm feeling elated, have been winding down and reading the forums so thought i'd start my own blogging journey.

So week 1 run 1: there were certainly moments where I thought I wouldn't be able to make it to the end and might have to "cheat". (This was absolutely not helped by inadvertently starting off with week 3 run 1 and all of a sudden being asked to run 3 minutes straight!! I soon figured out the app though and got myself to a more suitable starting point - & will be switching to the podcast after reading the recommendations).

It was almost 15 years ago on my 18th birthday that I last started anything resembling a proper exercise program, it did me great but after I moved to the big city, my resolve disappeared and my 20s were spent doing all the things you should do when you're young and a free spirit. The good times have left me, however, with bad habits and a body that shows them. I can't wait to embrace a more healthy me and a more fulfilling future.

[Dunder2004 Graduate]

Well done on getting started. In many ways W1R1 is the hardest of them all.

[charliep121 Graduate in reply to Dunder2004]

Thanks! I think that's why I felt so elated as I realised that the worst part was over - facing my fear of turning into a red, sweaty mess - totally happened but so what eh?! I realised life's too short to be self-conscious {^_^}

[skysue16 Graduate]

Fantastic - well done for taking the plunge and getting started! You will find the folk on this forum are very supportive and helpful. Best of luck with the programme and keep posting!

[charliep121 Graduate in reply to skysue16]

Thanks for the encouragement. It's why I knew I had to post as just by reading others' entries I felt like it was possible to get healthy and fit again. Will certainly keep posting and reading all your positive experiences too {^_^}

[Claireisrunning]

Hooray!! Well done for completing the first run 😊 I am the expert on this, as I'm about to do W1R3 tomorrow... loving it already though, and so will you!

One thing I didn't do after my first run was stretch - and I felt it for the next two days... but then I did the nhs recommended stretches after my second run and have felt brilliant since, so that's the one and only piece of wisdom I can offer...

Happy running! 😀

[charliep121 Graduate in reply to Claireisrunning]

Just back from run no. 2! thanks for the advice on stretching - I was feeling very tight in the calf muscles this morning but think that was to do with the 4 mile hilly walk from yesterday.

Really enjoyed today. How'd your run go yesterday? Do you feel ready to level up??!

[Claireisrunning in reply to charliep121]

Hey! 😊 Glad you're still enjoying it - I'm so shocked at how much I am, I used to hate running lots at school, haha!

The run went well thanks - definitely looking forward to tomorrow's week 2 (some new tracks will be nice too!) - got some brand new shiny trainers to try out so hopefully that will get me up at 6am!! Eek!

Let me know how it all goes for you 😊

[charliep121 Graduate in reply to Claireisrunning]

Will do! Bravo on the 6am starts - back to school tomorrow for me too. There's no way i'm getting up earlier than I do already Enjoy, maybe a glorious sunrise tale will inspire me....

[Claireisrunning in reply to charliep121]

Haha, we both did the half term resolution thing then... good luck next week 😊

[melly4012 Graduate]

Welcome! The programme is magic, you'll be a runner before you know it! No cheating allowed, follow the programme to the letter and listen to Laura in the podcasts. Make sure you take at least one rest day between each run. Keep up with the forum and let us know how you get on!

[charliep121 Graduate in reply to melly4012]

I know i'm only two runs down (so weird to wake up yesterday with the thought of "oooo what time should I go running today?" then realising it's a rest day! Instead took a long walk into the next town over and saw a beautiful sunset to boot) but i'm already feeling the joy that this can bring.

So looking forward to finding a healthier more motivated version of myself, and thanks for the nudge of no cheating allowed - had that through my head as I set off this morning