I’m new here .. and still here!

[Whippitt]

Hello folks -I’m new here, we’ll I joined in October and eventually made it out a couple of weeks ago. Today I completed w2 r1- and I’m still here!

I read posts regularly and it’s kept me going- thanks

[Wizziewood]

Welcome ,,, and well done you!

Good luck and happy running!

[Whippitt Graduate in reply to Wizziewood]

Thanks Wizziewood- reading your journey has been inspiring for me-

[Wizziewood in reply to Whippitt]

If I can do it so can you! Keep it up!

[Assumpta888 Graduate]

Well done!

[Whippitt Graduate in reply to Assumpta888]

Thanks for the positivity- much appreciated!

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Hi Whippitt and welcome.

Well done making it to W2 - many other people are still on the couch!! Enjoy your next run and let us know how you get on so we can cheer for you! 😄

[Whippitt Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

Thanks for the positive message Elfe5 - I’ve not done a forum before, reading this one has helped me realise the positive support available - thanks

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to Whippitt]

Yes, this is my first forum too - but very friendly, support & a great source of information. 😃

[Whippitt Graduate]

Well, I got up this morning and see a positive welcome- Thanks!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Hang on in there. Running regularly (2-3) times a week) makes it much easier to progress. It is a matter of use it or lose it, in respect of fitness levels.

Have you read this gide to the plan?healthunlocked.com/couchto5... It may be helpful.

[Whippitt Graduate]

I peeled myself off the couch at 7.45 pm and2 degrees outside.. and did the w2 r2 ! And feel fine- red faced.

I really appreciate all the advice and the go slow tip-

Thanks for the guide IannodaTruffle- very useful.

[Whippitt Graduate in reply to Whippitt]

Sorry about the ‘truffle’ I see I’m not the only one I’ve just read your fab negative...positive piece- I’m really going to not let the monkey on my shoulder chat on-

Thanks for the inspiration!

[Razouski]

Welcome to the forum. You’ve definitely come to the right place for encouragement and advice.

Well done for peeling yourself off the couch. I, like many others, have had my fair share of challenges, asnd as a lifelong confirmed runner at the age of 52 I took up the C25k programme and still find it amazing that I can run at all. I was dead chuffed when I hit 5k and astounded when I managed 10k. It’s incredible what you can do, so good luck and happy running. 🏃🏽‍♀️

[Whippitt Graduate in reply to Razouski]

Thanks for the encouragement Razouski- I have read your writings and you have indeed had your share and more- and I’m glad you found your Mojo.. reading others stories is inspiring for me - And helped me off the couch this evening- and I smiled about.. it between the lunging breaths that is..