Hopeful

[Hh-56]

Hi I am really hoping to get back to running but my confidence is bit low ? Anyone feel the same ?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome.

The forum has witnessed many coming back to running after many years away. This plan works for anyone who needs a sensible and gentle way back to running as well as for first timers.

If there is a plan that will work for you, this is it. Read through this guide and see that you are in control healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

Why so despondent? We will cajole, advise, encourage and cheer you through. Some very unlikely candidates have successfully transformed their lives with C25K.

You can do it.

[Hh-56 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

You are right I Can do it. It's lack of confidence i used to run and I taught spin bikes for 15 years but a bad leg injury stopped me and the longer i didn't run the harder it's been to return to it

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Hh-56]

Just remember that you may never match the feats of former days, but running can still give satisfaction and peace of mind along with the physical benefits.

[LouIselsqy Graduate in reply to Hh-56]

Sometimes the lack of confidence can be due to too much pressure on ourselves to do what we used to do...run 1 minute or 2 to start with walk repeat etc...once you get started you’ll probably want to push on to the next minute or more but if you don’t....it doesn’t matter! you made a start. 😊.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Listen to the great advice from IannodaTruffe .. and if that does not work.. i will be around to pull you out of the door

[Hh-56]

Ha ha sounds like a plan

[johnm12 Graduate]

... I guess start and then enjoy the feeling when you finish each stage. The programme is great and I recommend the app. My favourite coach is Michael Johnson. Have fun

[Sciencesue]

I just ran 30 mins and I really really didn’t thank that would be possible...

I started on a whim, an old friend who is a GP Cajoled me into to it ...

And I though this will never work...

I am a mum who’s just having her nest empty and sort of feel pointless and old Used up I guess ...but I have managed ...and really actually beginning to look forward to running.

I really can’t believe I made to 9 weeks

The recent holiday period and a shopping session in shoes that would horrify my daughter which resulted in a massive blister did slow me down ..

But I’m back in track

And really I came home tonight glowing from actually running 30 mins!

Please try

And every time you do it The wee voice that tells you it pointless and you can’t gets a wee bit quieter ..and you listen to it less!!

[Ianson Graduate in reply to Sciencesue]

Very well done, ScienceSue. The 30 minutes target well and truly achieved. Used up? Nah! You're a runner now - AND you give great advice!