Just Beginning

[Colo5]

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.

[runswithdogs Graduate]

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.

[Yorkie82 in reply to runswithdogs]

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.

[Colo5 in reply to Yorkie82]

Thank you! Good luck on your 5K, I'm signed up for a 5k in October and November! Hopefully I to will look forward to my run days, that would be great!

[runswithdogs Graduate in reply to Colo5]

A race in the future is how I started the program as well. It's great for keeping you motivated.

[Colo5 in reply to runswithdogs]

Thanks for the encouragement!!

[CookieM Graduate]

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.

[Colo5 in reply to CookieM]

Thank you! This looks like a great community to belong to, appreciate your encouragement!

[Decker]

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 👍🏼🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Colo5 in reply to Decker]

Thank you!!

[Tomstevenson63]

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.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Tomstevenson63]

... and 14 years younger than me!!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

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!

[Colo5 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you!