Nervous

[dayhayward]

18st, stopped drinking, never run, eating healthy and my first run tonight...... I’m in the right frame of mind but hope this first run doesn’t put me off. Iv tried and failed too many times before. Never really looked forward to exercise but I’m actually pretty excited to see how far I can go mentally

[SandieF Graduate]

Well you already have a great attitude. Good luck & let us know how it goes 👍

[dayhayward in reply to SandieF]

Thanks appreciate it 👍

[SandieF Graduate in reply to dayhayward]

Just remember to take it slowly! That’s the key. When you think your going slow, try going slower haha. That advice helped me and I start run 4 next

[dayhayward in reply to SandieF]

Do I actually run or jog????? Or anything I’m comfortable with

[BeccaTh Graduate in reply to dayhayward]

I jog slightly faster than my walking speed

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to SandieF]

Me too tortoise and proud!!!

[SandieF Graduate]

Sorry I meant week 4 😂

[SandieF Graduate]

Just a light jog. It’s not a race it’s to build up your stamina. Hark at me like I know what I’m talking about haha but this is all good advice I was given and it helped me.

[dayhayward in reply to SandieF]

Thanks a lot 👍👍👍👍

[dayhayward in reply to SandieF]

Week 4! Wow your not bored or tired of it lol

[SandieF Graduate in reply to dayhayward]

Haha no I’m loving it. And all the support I get on here is fab. I even ran on holiday last week!

That’s the best advice I can give, to come on here regularly for great encouragement and motivation. You can do this! 👍

[orangeguy]

Good luck! . . . go for it!, ever how far you get will be a great start.

[dayhayward in reply to orangeguy]

Thankyou 👍👍👍

[Lorijay Graduate]

Good on you and good luck for tonight. Can't wait to read your post after run. Really slow and just believe you can do it. So much support and knowledge on this forum for you, use it as it makes a world of difference.

[dayhayward in reply to Lorijay]

Thanks a lot 👍👍👍

[Mumsygill Graduate]

Just go slowly. I’m on wk 6 and still very slow but it’s not a race!!😂

You should be very proud of yourself for trying to improve your health. Wishing you lots of luck - you won’t need it!

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Well done for starting. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. You really can do this.

[Shippers Graduate]

Hi, I’m nearly 17 stone and like too many pints. Stopped smoking a good few years ago but was resigned to the fact that smoking had taken my wind never to get it back. A minute seemed like an eternity at first but I’m now in W4 and running 5mins at a stretch.

Just go slow and keep going. It really works! Good luck

[Jell6 Graduate]

Go very slowly ( you may not have a choice 😐)

When you get home, applaud yourself, tuck it under your belt and move onto the next one, after your rest day!!!

Trust the programme and enjoy it 🤩😊

[Hidden]

Good luck, you will love it, once you do the 1st run you will be looking forward to the next runs, its very addictive. I am on wk 3 r2 Xx

[Catbee Graduate]

Go for it, you may surprise yourself! 🤗

[Hidden]

Go for it. I've surprised myself every week so far. The only way you fail is by never trying in the first place. You'll be fine - to repeat the C25K mantra - slow & steady. You will find your own running pace. You can do this. Good luck & let us know how you get on.

[Hidden]

PS- well done for stopping drinking - not sure I could manage that. I do enjoy a glass of wine or two.......😉

[Lisha89]

It really is addictive once u get that first run done! I'm normally a bit of a quitter so doubted myself before I even began but I'm now at week 5 but postponed due to injury , and I feel devastated that iv been having to miss my runs 😭 lol U can do this!!! Good luck and enjoy!!

[SandieF Graduate]

Have you done it yet? We’re all on tenterhooks here 😂

[dayhayward in reply to SandieF]

😂 all done!!!! I got shin splints ha ha ha was hard but I know that’s the hardest it will be. Really Proud of myself 😝😝😝

[SandieF Graduate in reply to dayhayward]

Yay!!! 👏👏. Well done!! I knew you could do it. Bugger about the shin splints though. Don’t run tomorrow, rest days are most important. Walking is good though, if the shins are ok.

Well done! 👍

[dayhayward in reply to SandieF]

Thankyou. Gonna do walking tomorrow, next is Saturday kinda excited about it now 😂

[SandieF Graduate in reply to dayhayward]

Excellent! It does become addictive. But you’ve done the hardest bit and actually started. My 1st run of w4 is on Saturday too, which I’m kinda worried about, we can encourage each other! 😂. Again, well done & feel proud 👍

[Polly2810 Graduate]

Slow and sure take each run as it comes...you will amaze yourself! Well done for starting that’s the biggest hurdle!! 👍🏻🤩

[dayhayward in reply to Polly2810]

Thankyou 👍👍👍

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to dayhayward]

Welcome 😀

[orangeguy]

Well done!, starting can be the hardest step but you have done it.