Finished my 1st week and nice to meet you :)

Hello everyone,

Today I have finished my 1st week of C25K. and I am truely proud of myself. 5 months ago I quit smoking (2 packs a day) and alcohol (3-4 times a week). I gave time to my body to recover a bit and last Friday I have started the program and as I said today I have finished the 3rd run of the 1st week in a relavitely comfortable fashion. I was so scared, backed off before the first run. Because I thought I may faint, because I thought I am overweight (180cm - 100kg), because I thought I may have a heart attack. But everything was in my head and it was easier than I actually thought. I have combined this exercise with a healthy diet and things are going pretty good for me so far. There are two reasons for me to be here, for me to be writing this right now. First reason is; before C25K was just an idea in my head, I was making a lot of search and trying to find scared people like me and see and read about their experiences to encourage myself to start with this, so I have decided to write this in reference to people who are scared to start because of similar reason like I had. My second reason is to meet with you guys so hello everybody.

[clarycat Graduate]

Well done Godric! What achievements you've made - you must be so proud of yourself. I am watching my husband with pride as he goes through the agonies of quitting smoking, it's no mean feat! Good luck with the rest of the C25K program!

[Hidden in reply to clarycat]

Thank you very much for encouragement

[iwmtb31574 in reply to Hidden]

Well done that is brilliant.

[Myrar Graduate]

Hello ..Well done you have achieved so much already ..Good for you ..We will all cheer you on good luck in all your runs and journey ,😊

[Hidden in reply to Myrar]

Thank you very much. Really appreciate it

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Hi and welcome... well done you on all levels... Please check this post out, if you have not done so already

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Loads of tried and tested advice

Many, many have started this journey with trepidation... they are still here, and still running.

Take it slow and take it steady and keep posting your runs...

[Beestonbabe Graduate]

Hi

Welcome to this lovely forum, and well done on your achievements so far and for making the choice to change your life. You won't regret it, just take it nice and steady and with the support of all the great people on here you will be fine. Keep posting and happy running 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

[Hidden]

Thank you guys really much.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

We will cheer you to the finish.

Do check out the guide linked to by Oldfloss.

[Bridget007 Graduate]

Nice to meet you too 😊 you and your amazing willpower will get through this no problem 😃😃

[cashdd Graduate]

Hi, your attitude is amazing. I too have just finished week 1 and all being well go into week 2 with a positive attitude. The support I've read on these pages is just incredible xx