I've finally joined!

[SarahKC]

Having faffed around thinking about doing Couch to 5k, I've finally done it! Only on week 1 with two runs under my belt but gotta start somewhere, right?

[Gemdem]

Just completed week 1, run 2 as well and actually found myself enjoying it!

[SarahKC in reply to Gemdem]

I know, it's quite amazing, isn't it! I would never have believed I'd have gone our running on my own and in the drizzke. I've found I like running in the drizzle!

[RobW73 Graduate]

Well done.

Welcome to the programme and the forum.

I was so nervous before my first outing, worrying about everything. I am doing W2R2 tomorrow evening.

There is a beginners' guide in the pinned posts section that is full of good advice:

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

There are a number of people a few runs ahead of you, so always people to support each other. This is a very supporting and encouraging place, so keep posting your progress.

Good luck with the programme.

[Weglet]

You can do it! I’m a fatty on week 6 run 2 - never thought I’d get this far but the app is great!

[SarahKC in reply to Weglet]

Hey, don't knock yourself! Are you wanting to lose weight? If so running is said to help. I do hope so as I've managed to put on 3 stone of 7 I lost! It's partly why I'm doing this. Keep up the good work.

[Weglet in reply to SarahKC]

Thanks - yes, doing it for my head but hope I end up losing weight too.

[Goldie56]

Hi I did my week 1 run 2 yesterday . Didn't think I could but did . Only thing I found was either I don't walk briskly enough to warm up on the first one & thighs hurt . But got some warm up stretching exercises off my friends at work & feeling much better today . But feeling chuffed with myself !!

[SarahKC in reply to Goldie56]

Yay- well done! I've achey calves. I'm not totally unused to exercise having been an active gym goer but a spell of undiagnosed anaemia set me right back and off my slimming world plan. But feeling better now and getting bsck on it. Let me know how you do.

[davelinks Graduate]

Well done! There's excellent info for newbies on the link below..

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[catrights]

Go us! W1R2 completed today for me too, I found it much easier than run 1, I ran a lot slower and on an empty stomach.

[Goldie56]

thank you I will. I haven't done anything like this before , I'll be asking you for tips 👍 Good luck with it all as well, I've been on slimming world for a year now & lost over 2 stone . Same to you , let me know how your doing .

[SaxPlayer Graduate]

Good for you! Go for it. You won't regret it. You've done the hardest part now (starting) so keep going, trust the program and you'll be great!

[oldwheezer69 Graduate]

I'm new too, have done two of the week one runs so far and just treated myself to some new earphones and a smartphone belt! Struggling a bit to be honest as 4 stone overweight but determined to do this!!!

[SarahKC in reply to oldwheezer69]

You can do it. I need to lose some more weight too but determination and health us the key.