New to running

Hi, I am Cath and very new to running after losing 4 and a half stone. Be great to get support from any in similar position to me or from more experienced runners 😉

[Crittermad Graduate]

Well done on the weight loss! Im new too!

[Hidden in reply to Crittermad]

Thank you...just attempted my 1st run on wk 3. Feel shattered but thrilled I did it 😉

[Tbae]

Well done on your weight loss, amazing achievement.🌟👏👏

Best decision of your fitness life to join HealthUnlocked C25k programme.🌟👏👏

All the support you could possibly need here at this forum.

Read the FAQ Posts and keep asking for any help you need.

Busy time reading and preparing.

Do not stress it is your programme to complete and your gift to yourself.

Trust the programme, it is tried and tested. The facilitators and the programme will look after you run by run.

You must take at least one obligatory repair day following your run day.🤔

Quite sure the facilitators will be along with the links you need.

Enjoy the programme🌟👏👏

[Hidden in reply to Tbae]

Thank you. Yes very impressed so far. Just amazed that I can even consider running, never thought it would be achievable for me! 😉

[Tbae in reply to Hidden]

You will find members on here with huge challenges and inspiritational stories present and previous.

Vulnerability is the most accurate measurement of courage,

To ask for what you need takes courage

You be courageous and give this gift to yourself, courage is contagious.

The facilitators and forum are here to contribute to your successful journey and they will, believe it.

The FAQ Posts give you the info to get started.🌟👏👏

But if you need more detail on anything just ask.Any concerns you may have will be addressed.🌟👏👏🏃‍♀️👏👏

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Welcome Cath, and wow, well done with the weight loss, that’s a great achievement. The C25K is a wonderful program- get ready to enjoy it and reap many benefits. 😃

Everyone will tell you to go slow and steady... it’s very good advice! If you post how you are doing, we will cheer you on. 😀

[Hidden in reply to Elfe5]

Thank you I will do. Just completed my 1sr attempt at week 3 and pleased that I had managed it! 😉

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

That’s great, well done. Lovely cat by the way! 😃

[Jullaly Graduate]

Hi CathCox Ive lost 3 stone before starting on this journey. I needed to give my weight loss a boost and i have secretly always fancied trying to run.. I still would like to lose 2 stone more. I hadn't run since being a toddler but here I am in my mid 50s having got to the end of week 3 and I absolutely love it. There are so many experienced people like Tbae who are always there with great advice.

[Hidden in reply to Jullaly]

Oh amazing. What a different life it is with the weight off, isnt it? Well done to you too 😉

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

Enjoy your journey.

[JoP61 Graduate]

Well done on starting this programme - great decision! Follow the advice from the experts and you won't go wrong. Always take the rest day(s), take the runs slow and steady, and you will smash it. You've already shown your willpower with the weight loss. Good luck! 😀👍💪

[Hidden]

You have come to the right place. Great support and advice here and lots of people who stood anxiously at week one and now run every week for all the physical and mental health benefits that it brings. Enjoy