Hello
Just signed up today motivated by being told that my blood pressure is quite high. Need to lose weight so am trying to eat healthy and cut out alcohol. I'm hoping that exercise will boost weight loss and release some feel good morphins or whatever they're called.
Good luck to all.
Jane
Hi there and welcome!
You have come to the right place for the feel good factor. May not always seem that way. 
but the benefits of C25K are incredible!!
The 'morphins'...wonderful... they sound like little people.. a bit like our pesky gremlins on here..( you may meet them or read about them in folks' posts)... They can be tricky little blighters, who try to tell us we can't run...
Definition of feel good factor is;
When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These endorphins interact with the receptors in your brain that reduce your perception of pain. Endorphins also trigger a positive feeling in the body, similar to that of morphine.
So... Follow the C25K programme.. and the mantra is slow and steady... you will hear that, especially from me...loads of times. It is the way to get to the 30 minute runs, injury free and hopefully having had fun en route
Extra exercise on non run days is good to.. anything you enjoy doing, walking, cycling swimming, yoga... etc.
Rest days are essential.. and you take more than one, if you need to. Your journey, your way.. I assume you have downloaded the link to the programme
nhs.uk/LiveWell/c25k/Pages/...
Keep posting, because the support you will get is incredible... tips, advice and encouragement.. post success and set backs..( if you have any) we will be right here for you.
This is a great bunch of folk.. you are going to love it!
I second all this, but especially the rest days bit! The programme knows what it's doing and it's best to stick to 3x a week.
Good luck! It's made several of us hooked on running. I still can't believe I run 3 times a week...and enjoy it! I can't believe I've made it to week 8 either.
All I'd say is, if I can do it, so can you. Trust in the program...it really works! Never use the 'f' word, either. If you have an off day...it's a practice run 😉
I was inspired to do this by my doctor telling me I was a bit too fat. It really does work, and you'll be amazed at the progress you make! It helps you lose weight without going too hungry (I love food, so it was always gonna be more exercise and not a strict diet!). Minus any alcohol since January (not a big drinker anyway), c25k for 6 weeks and some weight training, and I'm 13lbs down. So I can vouch that it does work!
Just don't get disheartened at the start, we all have that 'my god, I can't run 60 seconds!' Moment and want to hide under the bed from shame, but it passes fast, and those endorphins really do make you happy about what you're achieving!
Please check with your doc that you're good to go on this, though as anyone with any medical issues should get that sign off first! (I had all manner of tests searching for a medical reason for my weight, before being told I was just fat.)
Good luck with it, and stick with it, even when it's being difficult!
Welcome gozolady . This is a great motivator and you will enjoy yourself. We're a good bunch here very supportive. I've have Been on this blog for 5 weeks now hence I up to w5 r2 . So welcome aboard and happy running ! 😀😀
thank you Peggy - to have somewhere to report successes and failures is a very good motivator - a bit like going to a slimming club and facing the weigh in.
Exactly but it's much much more fun ! Look forward to reading your posts as you progress.... because you will !....😀😄
Welcome to the family. Great decision to improve your fitness, you will feel so much fitter and healthier (and happier) in a few short weeks. From my experience, the losing weight bit is tricky and I even managed to gain weight while running but this was because I didn't track food and thought I could eat anything now I was active. I found a free App called My Fitness Pal, it allows you to look at calories, log all the food you eat too, I have lost 2 stone 8 lbs now
Welcome!! The C25k programme is simply amazing, following it will change your life and be one of the best decisions you'll ever make. Stretch, listen to Laura, go slowly, take your rest days and before you know it you'll be running for 30 minutes!
It will do wonders for your health, both physical and mental.
This forum is full of incredible, inspirational people so do use it for advice, encouragement and to let us celebrate your successes with you. We'll be with you every step of the way!
Thank you for the welcome - hard to imagine running for 30 mins but I know I wont unless I take the first step so here goes.
Welcome abroad! 😀 I can honestly say that in the short time I have been on this forum I have been overwhelmed by the support! So rest assured that we will all be with you every step of the way.
Welcome and happy running!
Thank you - happy+running? we'll see
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