1st Run

[DoingthebestIcan]

Have just completed the first run of week 1. Didn't think I would manage but I did!! Glad to have found this forum. Have a feeling I may need it in the near future! 😁

[oldwheezer69 Graduate]

I found it tough too! But it will get easier. Good luck, lots of us on here are just starting out the same as you 😃

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate in reply to oldwheezer69]

Thank you so much for the encouragement 😁

[Agaig Graduate]

Did my first one today too. Was too hard but got through. Keep going

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate in reply to Agaig]

Thanks for your response. I really struggled to get through those minutes but trying to stay positive!

[Katy78]

I’m at the same place as you, started this week and just completed run 2. And by that I mean I made it home again, tough today. But one foot in front of the other! Best of luck.

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate in reply to Katy78]

Thanks. So hard to believe at this point that I am expected be able to run for 2 minutes next week! Will keep positive!

[Katy78 in reply to DoingthebestIcan]

I’m struggling with that concept too at the moment. I feel like I might not graduate from week one 😂

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate in reply to Katy78]

Speak next week 😁

[Agaig Graduate in reply to Katy78]

Having the same concerns. W2R1 planned for Sunday will post how it goes. If I can

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate in reply to Agaig]

Sunday for me too. Hate to be synical but I just can't see it. I struggle to breathe after a minute! Speak then.

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate]

Well done on getting started. I was feeling the same as you 5 weeks ago but I’ve stuck with it and I’m loving it. Keep going, you can do this

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate in reply to Keepcalm-keepsmiling]

Thanks. It's just that after 1 minute I am struggling to breathe so just can't imagine managing 2 minutes!

[JoP61 Graduate]

Hi and well done on starting the programme! Trust in it - it works! I'm 61 and I graduated a few weeks ago, and when I started I couldn't run at all. Take the advice of the experts:

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Always take the rest days. And take it slow and steady. Good luck and keep posting! 😀👍

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate in reply to JoP61]

Thank you. I'm 55, overweight and have never run before so finding this support amazing 😁

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to DoingthebestIcan]

I'm overweight as well, and I'm amazed that I can now run for 30 minutes! This forum is really great and has helped me get this far. Keep posting, whether it's about your successes or any problems - there will always be someone who can offer advice and support. Good luck with the running. 😀👍

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate in reply to JoP61]

Did this help you lose weight?

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to DoingthebestIcan]

No, to be totally honest. I think you need to run a lot more than 30 mins 3x a week to lose weight just through the exercise. But I feel a lot fitter, a bit more trim and definitely more energised. I guess you would need to combine this programme with a calorie controlled diet to achieve weight loss.

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate in reply to JoP61]

I'm Trying! 😁

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to DoingthebestIcan]

I'm sure you'll do really well - best of luck! 😀👍

[YoureDoingGreatPet]

You’ll get there, just follow the plan. I’m 4 stone overweight and have never run before. When I started I honestly couldn’t run for the full 60 seconds. Today I ran for 8 minutes 🙂 you’ll be surprised how fast your lungs improve as the runs go by.

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate in reply to YoureDoingGreatPet]

Thanks. All this encouragement is great but I just doubt myself so much.

[lets-go Graduate]

I will do my W4 R1 on Saturday and so far W1 was definitely the hardest so far, let’s hope I still feel the same after W4 can’t imagine running for 5mins !!! This forum has been my saviour!! So many positive comments and there is ALWAYS someone that feels like you do which is so very helpful. Good luck and keep it up 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate in reply to lets-go]

Yes, I love this forum. Everyone has started at the bottom and the comments really give me the motiviation to keep going! Well, we will see how I feel on Sunday. Still can't see me making those 2 minutes!

[lets-go Graduate]

I felt the same but you will do it and the feeling when you do is amazing 😉

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate]

Totally deflated. W1R3 worst of the 3. One of the runs I could only manage about 30 seconds 😔

[lets-go Graduate]

But you did 30seconds which is 30 seconds more than you were doing before you started this ... I really did find W1 the hardest but I also found I was still learning .. learning the best route the best clothes the best music the best time to go !! I have also slowed down to a pace I find comfortable, it’s not a race it’s all at your own speed. Please don’t be too disheartened- you can do this !! If I can at 3stone over weight 57 yr old who had NEVER EVER run anywhere then so can you. Dust yourself off and give W1 another go 🏃🏼‍♀️ You can do this .... sending you lots of support through my Wi-fi 😉

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate]

Thank you. I'm 55, overweight and have never ran before. I didn't think about repeating week 1. I get VERY out of breath but if I go any slower I'll stop!

[oldwheezer69 Graduate]

I get seriously out of breath as I am 4 stone overweight and asthmatic! But I am now one week 3 .... Just stick at it, your body needs to adjust to this new excercise regime and I promise it gets easier - not necessarily in how you feel as runs get longer but in your stamina and endurance. You can do this x

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate in reply to oldwheezer69]

Thank you. I do a lot of walking and am convinced I walk faster!

[SuMorr73]

You are all doing great. Any exercise is fab. My hubby started running just over 3 years ago, completing couch to 5k, it has changed his life! Nearly 4 stone lighter he has just run his first marathon, Manchester, at the age of 51yrs in 3hr 35min. He is the reason I have started running. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️😊

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate in reply to SuMorr73]

Thank you

[DoingthebestIcan Graduate]

Well that was better than I thought! W2R1 First surprise was the run was 1.5 mins and not 2 as I thought. I fell short by a few seconds but still happy as I got well over the minute. I wish they gave you time checks. I'm sure if I knew I had only 3 seconds to go I could have made it. Also realised I was going too fast after All. I thought I couldn't go any slower but I slowed down and it definitely helped. Think I've got it! 😉