Getting started: Hi just started my first week... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

134,190 members159,536 posts

Getting started

Homerton profile image
11 Replies

Hi just started my first week of sofa to 5k feels good at the moment. I am a proud to have bipolar and doing life as best as I cn

Written by
Homerton profile image
Homerton
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
11 Replies
sarah65 profile image
sarah65

Welcome to the programme! You’ve made a great choice! I shall be on wk7 next week and have found noticeable improvements in both my physical health and mental wellbeing. This is a lovely forum, providing endless support and encouragement along with advice and the benefit of others wisdom and experiences.

Enjoy the journey - it’s been amazing for me so far 😊

Dyskadores profile image
Dyskadores in reply tosarah65

Me too. I run for my mental health and it's been fantastic for keeping me healthy and happy. 😊😊😊

Homerton profile image
Homerton in reply toDyskadores

That's really good to hear

Homerton profile image
Homerton in reply tosarah65

That's so good to hear

MickGJ profile image
MickGJGraduate

The physical and mental benefits of exercise are so great we should probably pay people to do it. Not that we should need to.

Congratulations on starting the programme. You've already done the hardest bit.

Elfe5 profile image
Elfe5Graduate

Welcome and well done getting started! 😄

The C25K is such a good program and this forum a great source of information and encouragement.

Enjoy your running journey! 😄

Homerton profile image
Homerton in reply toElfe5

Thank you

Mummycav profile image
MummycavAdministratorGraduate

Welcome to C25k....you are going to enjoy the journey...you’ve come to the right place for advice & support, everyone on here is just fab...the benefits of running are just why you need

Homerton profile image
Homerton in reply toMummycav

Thanks x

IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome to the forum.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You have so much to gain by running, both physically and mentally.

Enjoy your journey.

Homerton profile image
Homerton in reply toIannodaTruffe

Hi I'm loving the journey already

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Getting Started

Today will be my very first jog/walk of the 5K programme, I have entered a 10k race for life in...

Getting started!!

I have been so inspired by all the posts about starting running and building up the time/distance....
Alicoco profile image

getting started

ive just got the app to try and sort myself out! I was a strong athlete and i lost my way and...
Blondeskater profile image

Getting started

As an unfit, overweight 50 year old, I desperately need to do something. I've made a great start....

Getting started

Just finished week one. I did it 4 times instead of 3 because quite honestly, my running speed...
cattery profile image
Graduate

Moderation team

See all
Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Annieapple profile image
AnnieappleAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.