W1R1 - Didn't think I had it in me!

[Scubadod]

I completed the first run an hour ago - ending up a red faced, sweaty ball of fat. Not sure that I've got the "brisk walk" idea in between runs right-I just seem to have enough time in 90 seconds to catch my breath! I did enjoy swearing at Michael Johnson though! In spite of all, feeling great now and hope I can remember this feeling before the next run.

[Jullaly Graduate]

Fantastic, very well done. Im just starting week 4 but I remember going out a bit like a racehorse in the first week (racehorse I'm not! more a donkey..shape and size!) I slowed everything right down and slowed and deepened my breathing ..that really helped. I think that first week I was kind of in panic mode and was doing very short quick breaths.

[Scubadod in reply to Jullaly]

Thanks. I can't say I went out like a racehorse but I'll give the breathing thing a go.

[SelatiJ]

Well done! I just restarted yesterday, but seem to remember the first time round my walk was too fast and it took a few runs to get the right balance of not being too slow or too fast so I'm sure you'll find the right pace soon

[Scubadod in reply to SelatiJ]

Thanks for the encouragement selatij. I hope I last long enough to develop my own rhythm! Good luck with your c25k

[SelatiJ in reply to Scubadod]

Thank you

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Well done. That's the hardest IMO but we have reserves of grit we didn't know we had and this programme brings it out 💪💪💪

When I did the first run I really thought I'd have a heart attack. But no I didn't, still here 🤗

Good luck for the second run, take your time, enjoy it and be prepared to become a bit addicted 🙂

[Scubadod in reply to Irishprincess]

Many thanks. If it only does half as much for me as it's done for you, I'll be most happy! One day at a time☺

[Hidden]

Awesome start! I agree with others replies, you will settle in to what works for you, pace and breathing. You got off the couch 🤗

[Scubadod in reply to Hidden]

Cheers Mel! Can't wait for the day when I feel I've cracked it.

[tmaryon1]

Keep at it!!! I just finished my first week. Getting started is half the battle. Don’t give up.

[Scubadod]

Many thanks for the encouragement. Hopefully I'll still be here next week☺

[RobW73 Graduate]

Well done.

You now know you can do it, so W1R2 will not be as daunting.

Me too, I also had the stress of trying to work out pace and breathing. In summary, see how it goes and there is no such thing as too slow. I pushed it a bit today (W1R3), but the previous one I took a bit more carefully.

We'll done again.

[Scubadod in reply to RobW73]

Thanks for the support Rob. Glad to hear there's no such thing as too slow - i don't think I have a fast gear! Good luck with the rest of the programme.

[RobW73 Graduate in reply to Scubadod]

Thanks Scuba. I'll keep you all posted.

[natnatlu]

Hey Scubadod . That’s brilliant . I am 47 and a bit overweight and struggled with the brisk walking . I think the main thing is to keep going . I have Joe Wiley spurring me on .

When is your next run planned ?

[Scubadod in reply to natnatlu]

Hi natnatlu. Glad to hear I'm not the only one who struggled with the brisk walk! My next run is planned for Monday but I don't think I'd feel comfortable with swearing at jo Whiley!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome and well done.

Do read the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... for lots of basic advice.

Enjoy your journey.

[Scubadod in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks iannoda. Found the guide useful and will surely return to it if things start pear shaped☺

[Dannoodles]

🎉🎉👍🏻well done 😊

[Scubadod in reply to Dannoodles]

Cheers Dannoodles!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Check out the link from IannodaTruffe and well done. Slow and steady as you and enjoy the runs. Keep posting too for great support and advice

[Scubadod in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss.have checked out the link. Slow and steady is all I can do at the mo😀. Already knocked out by the support from the forum. I'm sure this will help me through the bad times.