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[Helensom]

Hi I'm Helen a 41 year old Mum of 2. I'm doing the couch to 5k to try to get off my bum and get a bit healthier! Just completed week one! Very nervous about week 2! X

[MrsPsycho Graduate]

Well done you, for doing week 1! *blows party blower* always remember, the thought of doing it is worse than actually doing it. Sooner or later, you're going to start looking forward to going out and you'll dream about kitting up for a run.

You can do this!

[Helensom in reply to MrsPsycho]

Thanks! I do feel great that I've finished week one, the breathing seems to be OK but my shins, ouch! Lots of warm down walking ahead of me! How's your running? X

[MrsPsycho Graduate in reply to Helensom]

sadly, at the moment, I'm on the Injury Couch. I managed to do something to my foot and ankle during my run on tuesday evening. I'm resting it for tonight and seeing how it goes, if it feels better tomorrow, I'm going to defer until Friday.

[Helensom in reply to MrsPsycho]

Oh no! Hope it improves quickly!!

[MrsPsycho Graduate in reply to Helensom]

so do I. since I finished C25K, I use an App called 'Zombies,Run!' (it's loads of fun), I was really looking forward to my next run. T_T

[Helensom in reply to MrsPsycho]

That sounds great! I'll have to look into that if I ever finish!

[MrsPsycho Graduate in reply to Helensom]

you'll finish this programme. You can do this

[Fifi18]

Hi Helen

I’ve finished wk 1 starting wk 2 tomorrow. I’m 57 . Actually bit of a shock writing 57 !! How did that happen !! I’m excited about wk 2 but also worried . Let me know how u get on !! Good luck x

[Helensom in reply to Fifi18]

Thanks and well done! My week 2 starts Sat. Hope yours goes well, keep me posted! X

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

This guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... may be helpful.

Enjoy your journey.

[Helensom in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks! X

[Laurarees]

The hardest bit is putting your trainers on. Your out there doing it. Which is a lot more than most. Keep being awesome. From fellow 40yr old mum of 2. 😊

[JoP61 Graduate]

You'll be fine. Don't look ahead too much - trust in the programme and you will do it. You can always repeat runs and it can take as long as you like (doesn't have to be 9 actual weeks). Take it slow and steady. Good luck! x 👍😀🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️