Hi all! Finished my first day after months of wanting to run and to be prepared for a 5k without stopping. Here are a few excuses: elevation to high, dog to old to run, working full time, family to feed and I'm soon to be 53 years old. It wasn't easy but I didn't stop so that's a good beginning.
Just Beginning : Hi all! Finished my first day... - Couch to 5K
Just Beginning
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Fantastic job. First one is the hardest, and after a few short weeks the routine is set in and it's much easier to get out the door. Happy running.
Congratulations on taking your first steps with the couch to 5K.
I have just finished week 3 and booked in for a 5k charity run to keep me focused.
This has helped me with the days I was looking for an opt out now I look forward to my run days.
Keep it up you can do it.
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Well done! You've done the hardest part which is doing the first run! Keep posting on here- there are loads of folk who will give you support and encouragement.
You can do this Colo. At your own pace. You've done the first one which is a big step. Everyone's situation is different with different challenges. And you are right about this community. I never would have continued without the great people here. I wish you the best of luck going forward and many injury-free years of running 👍🏼🏃♀️🏃♀️
Well done! I've just finished week one and really enjoyed it. And this forum is a great support too. AND you're a year younger than me so you've got everything going for you.
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Biggest step taken... and against those odd... wow!!!!
Keep posting, listen to your body, take the rest days and keep posting... you are on the way!