Week 1 completed!

[Nicciv123]

Just completed week 1 and feeling proud! I’ve always said I can’t run it makes me feel ill but decided to give this a go and found having the run broken down into sections really helped and I CAN do it! 😊

[Elfe5 Graduate]

That's wonderful, huge well done. Getting started is often the hardest part. 😃

You are just beginning a very special journey. Enjoy it, slow and gentle, one run at a time 😀

[TraceyBee Graduate]

Congratulations that’s amazing.

You CAN do this 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🙌💪

[Cornet-Carolyn Graduate]

Well done I think it’s a brilliant programme. Slow and steady and take your rest days and before you know it you will be a graduate of c25k 👏

[Or10]

Good luck. I bet you'll change your mind about running. I just graduated. I was unfit and old and I hated running 10

Weeks ago!! I just kept going and I'm amazed I actually managed it, well done for taking the plunge, take it slow and steady and always take your rest days and warm ups etc . The programme works - unbelievably! Good luck x

[Hidden]

Thats fab well done 😊

[Hidden]

Well done for completing the first week. We've all been there and it really does get better with each run. Learn to stretch before and after each run which will reduce your chance of injuries, don't worry about speed or distances, just follow the program (5K may not happen by week 9, but 30 minutes running will!) and just enjoy the freedom and inner strength you'll gain.

[PashleyPedaller Graduate]

Well done, Nicci. Weeks 1 and 2 were the hardest part for me. I hadn't run for (ahem) 40+ years and thought I couldn't do it/hated running/hurt like hell, etc. I graduated yesterday. If I can do it, anyone can. Just believe in yourself and stick with it; the mantra here is keep it "slow and steady" - you will get there. Oh, and I promise you'll change your mind about running - I'm addicted! Everyone on the forum here is super-friendly and supportive, so do keep posting on your progress.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You can do it.

You will do it!

[misswobble Graduate]

Yep you can! It’s amazing what we can get our reluctant minds to let our bodies do

It’s a brilliant programme 👍😃

[MickGJ Graduate]

I was exactly the same as you. Now I look forward to the next run. What's going on?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome and very well done you! Take it steadily and slowly!

[Hidden]

That’s the worst bit over then! Enjoy the journey x

[Bridget007 Graduate]

Yay well done 😊 and you definitely can do it! I think the programme is so clever I have tried loads of times to run before and never kept it up and this time I’m on week 4!!