1st run today!

[Leanne168]

Hi everyone! So I did my first couch to 5k today and it was tough but strangely felt amazing at the end! Decided to do it as I am desperate to loose weight and battle my depression. Would love to hear from anyone in similar situation and please tell me does it get easier??!! I can't imagine getting to the 5k at the moment!! 😊

[Rachael113]

Week one took me 3 weeks to manage , week 2 took me 2 months 😫 but then I seemed to fly , I went from running 27 seconds and dying to running 6 k non stop , it took me 6 months though not 9 weeks but that doesn't matter .

Unfortunately I had a bad fall and tore the ligaments badly in my ankle , I've not run for 6 months so have started the plan again . I've just completed week 3 . It does get easier ( eventually in my case ) just go at your own pace it doesn't matter at all if it takes a few weeks to move up a level

[Leanne168 in reply to Rachael113]

Wow the fact that you went from feeling like that to 6k gives me hope! Sorry to hear about your ankle how amazing that you have started it up again that must have taken a lot! I hope it continues to go well for you! 😊

[Pineconecollie]

I too started this week. Completed wk1r2 tonight and whilst it was hard it was better than r1!

[Leanne168 in reply to Pineconecollie]

That's reassuring I am doing run 2 today... not going to say I am looking forward to it lol but I am determined to do it!

[EllaMidlands in reply to Leanne168]

I have got w1r2 tomorrow. Is it just the same as r1?

[Leanne168 in reply to EllaMidlands]

Hi sorry just seen this it may be too late but yes it's the same I found it a lot easier than run 1 though 😊 good luck!

[SlobbyBlob]

Well, just completed W3 today morning. I won't say it gets easier, but you'll get used to it. Don't think too far ahead about the 5k, just think about finishing each run without skipping anything. The temptation might be to skip, maybe W1R3 and go on to W2R1, but stick with the schedule and you'll do great.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to SlobbyBlob]

Run, but never skip.. ever You are so right SB!

[Leanne168 in reply to SlobbyBlob]

Thank you for your advice I do have a tendency to want everything yesterday!! So hopefully I will learn some patience as well!

[EllaMidlands in reply to Leanne168]

R2 was good, I went a bit faster I think. I got bored in the 5 min walk to cool down. I just wanted to stop!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Hi and well done and welcome

Firstly, forget about 5K..the programme is all about getting to the 30 minute runs, injury free and having begun to build up your running Stamina, ready for your journey to continue...oh and having had fun!

You may lose weight, you may not, some folk on here do, some don't... quite a few folk are on the NHS linked Weight Loss forum as well as this one, and find that works well But.. you will feel mentally and physically fitter.

The running is about so much more than the run... it is disciplined and structured, it gives us time to explore ourselves and freedom to lose the stresses and strains of our lives.. ( we may have a few aches and pains en route..but that is to be expected.).

We all have our own targets and hopes during this journey, but, we are all here together..with each other and for each other, wherever on the journey we are

So... keep posting and take it steady and slow... listen to your body and don't be tempted to push too hard

" No one will tell you it is going to be easy...but what they will tell you, is it will be worth it "

[Leanne168 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you so much I really do have a feeling this is going to make a massive impact in my life! This group is amazing!! So so supportive so glad I came on here! 😊

[Marieclare27]

Hi Leanne I seem to be doing this for the same reasons as you, just finished week1 and feeling so proud of myself for sticking to it, even for just a week! I am finding i am quite unfit so planning to take it slow and steady - 5k seems so far away at the minute but we will get there!

[Leanne168 in reply to Marieclare27]

Hello! Well done for finishing the week 1 😊 I am so unfit as well but just finishing the first run made me feel a sense of achievement it is a really good program! We will definitely get there. I am so determined to sort my life out and get well mentally and physically 😊 I am waiting for my ex to collect my girls and then I'm going for run 2!

[Marieclare27 in reply to Leanne168]

Good luck, it's a beautiful day for it 😊

[Leanne168 in reply to Marieclare27]

Thank you! Yes the sun definitely helps 😊

[ScarletWitch97]

I'm in the same situation but I can tell you it does get easier 👌🏻 Keep up the hard work. Today is W1 R3 for me and it's given me a new lease of life - remember always put yourself 1st as if your not feeling good then no one else will. We can do this together 👏🏻

[Leanne168 in reply to ScarletWitch97]

Thank you! It's so reassuring to hear from others in a similar situation. I always think I'm alone but that's not the case! I did wk1 run 2 yesterday and I have to say I have felt the best I have felt in a long time! 😊 so pleased it's working well for you! Onwards and upwards 💪🏻

[misswobble Graduate]

Good for you! Be positive and you will succeed at running and weight loss. Put the work in mind 🙂

Slow but sure, that'll do it. Bon voyage 🏃‍♀️👍

[Leanne168 in reply to misswobble]

Thank you! Surprised how good I feel after was not expecting that at all! 😊

[Littlehannahg]

Congrats!! I'm also running for my mental health and I'm finding it incredibly empowering to know that three times a week I have set aside space just for me and my mind xx

[Leanne168 in reply to Littlehannahg]

Fantastic! Well done to you! It's certainly not easy to decide to do it but it's going to be worth it 😊 x