I am up and literally running

[DavidinYork]

Just done W1R1 as expected hard work but pleased i have done it but shocked at how unfit i have become but today is the line in the sand and hopefully it is the beginning of a healthier future

[Geller]

Hi David. I started today too! Well done - We can do this!

[DavidinYork in reply to Geller]

we can indeed....Good luck with it

[Hidden in reply to Geller]

Yes you can!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Geller]

Two newbies... you can swap notes

[Bonkersbrit Graduate]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🐢🐢 You don't have to be great to start, but you do have to start to be great.

Well done getting out there. Take it really slow, aim to be overtaken by everybody and everything for the first three weeks, that includes mobility scooters, kids, octogenarian, dogs and fellow tortoises. Believe me you will look back at this week fondly and proudly in just a few days, weeks.

Trust this forum, trust the program and trust yourself.

Embrace your inner tortoise and keep us posted.👍🏼😀🏃🏻🐢

[Geller in reply to Bonkersbrit]

Thanks! My 3 year old even ran past me at one stage 🙈🙈🙈

[Hidden]

Good Job DinY

The first step on a satisfying

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Journey (pressed send too soon!)

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

It is.... the beginning of becoming who you really are Slow and steady... well done

[DavidinYork]

Thanks for everyone's encouraging words its very kind of you all..... the target is a park run in 9 weeks seems a long way off but its something to aim for .......Thanks again David

[Bonkersbrit Graduate in reply to DavidinYork]

If I were you and I had a park run near me and a goal to run it in nine weeks, I would register today, contact the volunteer coordinator and get involved. You will see how it works, how slow some people are (it's not just you!!) , and without putting any ( more) pressure on you, will make your goal seem much closer. They will welcome you with open arms and when you explain you are new to running, give you a job that is appropriate.

Good luck and keep posting😀😀😀😀

[SoozyM]

Awesome...W1R1 for me tomorrow!

[simonegan-se]

Am starting today David Looking forward to it

[RuthMargaret Graduate]

I found the first run a shock too. It made me realise I was doing the right thing. I now see the bigger picture and starting week 4, being red faced and sweaty makes me feel great now, whereas this time last year even the thought of breaking a sweat filled me with a sense of dread. Go at your own pace and be proud of yourself 😃