First day

[Classybirdannie]

Well all ,have started my C25k , my fab husband has been supporting me to start , he kept saying you won’t need to run the 60 secs just do what you can. So I did , we are very lucky to have a treadmill , at my size I would never dream of going out, but it is a goal which I will look to.

Anyway I completed week 1 run/walk one. I am not sure about how Sanjeev and I will get on, I went through a mixed relationship throughout the session. Come on Sanjeev, my time must be up. This is from a lady who thinks stairs should only ever be used when the lift is out of order . Well I am very proud of myself , I know it is a tiny step but managed to take the plunge and even set my alert for my next walk/run. I’ve heard the forum is a lifesaver so I look forward to reading about everyone’s progress . Take care all.

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate]

Well done, you have made the hardest step and week 1 is the tough one. After that it gets easier.

[Classybirdannie in reply to ChrisAllen1]

Thank you that means a lot .

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome and well done on getting started.

Stick with it and very soon you will notice improvement in your recovery times.........this plan works.

If you can't complete a run then, repeat it after a rest day, until you do complete it, then move on.

We might have to work on the" lift rather than stairs" mindset, but you will soon find that waiting for a lift, rather than going upstairs two steps at a time, takes far too long.

Prepare for your life to change.

Keep us posted.

[Classybirdannie in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you so much, I’m looking forward to the stairs becoming second nature

[TiredOldMan Graduate]

Yay you go for it Wifey 😘

[Hidden in reply to TiredOldMan]

How are you getting on TOM?

[TiredOldMan Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Hi HW. I’m getting along nicely thanks. I finished week 8 in the summer (getting ready for our daughter’s wedding) but I failed to do Week 9. I started again a short while ago and am currently on W6R2. I’m so proud of my better half though. I told her about how supportive you lot are and she hasn’t been disappointed 😁

Hope you’re doing well too.

[Hidden in reply to TiredOldMan]

Yes I remember you posted a lovely picture of your daughters wedding. I graduated July and have been plodding away 3 times a week. So good to see you are back on track ; this time with your wife aside you. Enjoy👍

[TiredOldMan Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks H. Congratulations on your graduation 👍🏻 I’m determined to do it this time 😇

[Classybirdannie in reply to TiredOldMan]

Cheers matey, ta for your support

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Hi Classybirdannie,

Well done for starting the c25k program and completing your first session.

Your hubby has probably mentioned that it helps to do some simple gentle leg stretches after your warm down walk while your muscles are still warm so that you don't feel so stiff next day.

A bit of walking on your rest day will help too...

Good luck with Wk1 R2...you can do it 😊xx

[Classybirdannie in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you Jan now runs, I’ve heard so much about it , I’ll take your advice on the leg stretches

[pollyp1 Graduate]

Tiny steps are how most great change starts (it's just that people forget). Well done for taking the first one.

[Classybirdannie in reply to pollyp1]

Cheers pollyp1 that’s what I am hoping

[Hidden]

Well done! You should be proud as punch with yourself! Good luck with the rest of the programme there will be highs and lows but you can definitely do this xx

[Classybirdannie in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much it’s great that people are being so supportive

[CT2017 Graduate]

This is going to be a great journey, at times frustration and painful, but the community will keep you on track! They’re brilliant.

[Classybirdannie in reply to CT2017]

Hi CT2017

I think you are going to be right . Everyone has been so great already

[Hidden]

Brilliant first step. You will grow in fitness and in confidence as the runs go by. Keep dropping in here as it is really motivating!

[Classybirdannie in reply to Hidden]

Hi Helenwheels

Thank you , I am looking forward to feeling the difference