A bit about me!

[paddyh810]

Just your average guy who used to be fit as a fiddle back in my army days! But I let it all hang out, too much stress, poor eating, alcohol and no exercise has left me in the state I am in....... well 6 months ago I bought a bicycle traded the car for the bike (out of necessity really) and now I cycle 6 mile to work and back, that’s when I thought well you used to run get your ass in gear and go for it.. so that’s my story! Now I need help and motivation and that’s where you all come in so let’s get this thing done together!!!!

[alisonx Graduate]

Welcome to the forum Paddy! It really is great here and so is the running

Let us know how you get on & good luck

[paddyh810 in reply to alisonx]

Why thank you for the welcome! I intend to give it my all, I am on run 3 week 1 so all going good🤪

[Jullaly Graduate]

Look forward to hearing about your progress and you get loads of support and advice here. I’m only on week 3 and loving it

[paddyh810 in reply to Jullaly]

Thank you! And that is just what I need support to get out there and do it, I find it no problem with the bike but!!!

[Catbee Graduate]

Hi! You’ll be addicted in no time 🤣👍🏻

[paddyh810 in reply to Catbee]

I’m hoping so🤪

[Jayfinch]

Go for it. I have done my 5th run after never running before. I've got some good running music to keep me going and Michael Johnson to push me along...I'm very motivated not to disappoint him!

[paddyh810 in reply to Jayfinch]

Lol thank you I intend to finish what I started and carry on going 😁

[Superstarnewbie Graduate]

Enjoy the journey, it’s such a clever programme. I didn’t think I would get this far. That said I have 20 min run this week which seems like a massive milestone so watch this space 😳

[paddyh810 in reply to Superstarnewbie]

Good luck I am waiting for the positive feedback!

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Good luck with the programme Paddy! It is definately life changing for many of us - the start a new running journey! This forum will give you all the support you need to get there and is a great place to come to share the good, bad and sometimes ugly runs we all have! 😮 Happy running!🙂

[paddyh810 in reply to Sandraj39]

Why thank you, I am feeling charged already!

[Bridget007 Graduate]

Welcome 😀 you will be hooked before you know it!

[paddyh810 in reply to Bridget007]

I have a strange kind of feeling I will!🤣

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Well you're on the right path. This programme is fantastic and it teaches you more than just how to run.

Most of it is about state of mind and you've already decided change is going to happen so you've got a head start.

Good luck and have fun 👍😁

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome.

Show the wisdom gained by years and don't try to reproduce your feats of old......nice and easy wins the day.

Cyclists need to take special notice that running, because of the impact, causes damage to your muscles in a way that non impact sports don't.....hence the rest day from running. Also you may have basic stamina, but please take it easy through the programme as those legs take a while to adapt.

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

Enjoy your journey

[paddyh810 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

This is awesome thank you some outstanding pointers

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Hello and welcome!

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Thanks