Just starting out

[Tartiflette]

Hi everyone, what a great place this is!

I'm just starting out but week 1 is in the bag! 💪🏼

Daftly proud of myself for 1. walking into a gym on my own and 2. Finally taking control of my health & wellbeing.

Feeling motivated and very inspired by all the people attempting this & for those that have now graduated & hoping my knees are going to hold out.

I do think I'm hooked already!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Make sure you have checked this post out...

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Loads of great advice... and then carry on, slow and steady and enjoy Well done you

[Tartiflette Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you. I'm after all the advice I can get to do this properly x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Tartiflette]

You will be fine... I love your name tag.. it was eating things like tartiflette, in 2015 on a 7 week French holiday, that set me out on this C25K journey

Reblechon, lardons, onions... oh yummy!!!

[Tartiflette Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

haha it's possibly the best food combo in the world! Hate to think what it's done to my arteries as well as my waistline!

[VictoriaRuns Graduate]

So you should be! A great achievement. I am almost envious of people starting out as they have no idea the wonders that await them!

[Tartiflette Graduate in reply to VictoriaRuns]

Thanks! The graduates here are really inspirational, such an encouraging community.

[MickGJ Graduate]

Good for you...I was a bit worried about my knees at the start but they seem to have held out. Here's to healthy addictions!

[Tartiflette Graduate in reply to MickGJ]

I've looked at the knee exercises link now so fingers crossed. Cheers!

[alisonx Graduate]

Congratulations!

You should feel proud of yourself - i think the hardest step is getting out the door so well done you.

I start week 2 run 1 tomorrow - so am still relatively new, but totally enjoying the experience (its a bit addictive).

Make sure you get your rest days - you will probably feel it in your legs a bit tomorrow.

Good luck!

[Tartiflette Graduate in reply to alisonx]

Thank you, & congratulations to you too onto week 2. I can't believe how much I'm enjoying it tbh.

[JoP61 Graduate]

Well done - you've made a great start! This programme is excellent, and as you've already discovered, this forum is incredibly helpful and supportive. Best of luck with your running. 😀💪

[Tartiflette Graduate in reply to JoP61]

Thank you! I'm feeling anxious now going into the gym on a Saturday when it'll be busy. Big breaths, baby steps & all that.

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to Tartiflette]

You'll be fine - most people will be looking at themselves in the mirrors! xx

[Tartiflette Graduate in reply to JoP61]

Haha there was a bit of that going on alright! Felt a bit self conscious going in but it was fine (& felt great afterwards!)