Newbie trying to find the motivation

[Adds-O]

Downloaded the app last week. Found many excuses not to start...... the weather, a wedding, my toddler, too tired etc etc.

Think I'm going to brave it this eve when hubby gets home and can keep the toddler away from me & the treadmill. Better dig out the lycra! Wonder how many folks download the app but never actually start.

Anyone else starting W1 this week? Hoping to find a "buddy" to keep me motivated. I am pretty useless on my own in terms of motivation. 😣

[Charleynew]

Hi, I started this week! Run 2 tomorrow morning! Thought I was gonna die but yay I didn’t!

[Adds-O in reply to Charleynew]

Yay! A running buddy. And go you! 😁

[Tbae]

Best decision of your fitness life.🌟👏👏

Read the FAQ’s Posts, essential.

This C25k forum will keep you motivated and more.

Everything you need , physical, physcological and emotional support right here.🌟👏👏

[Adds-O in reply to Tbae]

Thanks Tbae. Will do.

Been wanting to get back into fitness for ages but always something else happening.... excuses, excuses, I know! Just completed w1r1 though. Yes!

[Tbae in reply to Adds-O]

Well done🌟👏👏

You will love this.🤔🌟

Just slow and steady footfall under your hips.Slow to get the oxygen on board and protect your joints until they strengthen ever repair day following your run.No impact stuff on your repair days. But cardio, strength, etc.🤔

This healthunlock team and forum have everything you will need for you to enjoy this programme.🌟👏👏

Well done for making a start.🌟👏👏

Treadmill good , do not overstride, incline set at one degree.🤔👍👏👏

[Hidden in reply to Adds-O]

Well done you, that’s one down... only a few to go and you’ll be a fully fledged runner. Good luck and happy running

[Jell6 Graduate]

Congrats for starting 🤗 . I found going early morning removed most built in excuses, plus hardly anyone sees you. If that is possible with your family commitment it may be worth thinking about.

Wondering how the weather affects your treadmill though!!!!!!!🤣🤣

Good luck.

[Adds-O in reply to Jell6]

Thanks Jell6. Yeah, a two year old who is up at 6am isn't going to work with morning runs. I'm not committed enough for a 5am get up!! 🤤

Have had treadmill for years. Used to run a bit.... before little one.... so dusted it off a few weeks ago as the weather is so unpredictable. But it's just been sat there for weeks tutting at me every time I walk past it. Nailed it tonight though. Ha Ha!

[Jell6 Graduate]

🤩.The commitment will sneak up on you!!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

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

This programme is a life changer.

Enjoy your journey.

[haze167]

I downloaded the app today & did my first run ever!

How did you get on ?

[Adds-O in reply to haze167]

Not too bad thanks. And you? Strangely, looking forward to Thursday and R2!

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Try running outside - perfect you time.

[gwrunner18 Graduate]

I made excuses for the last 12 months if not longer and just looked at the app on phone. Once you get going, you will get the bug!!