Wk 1 run 3.

Hi I’m robyn I’m 24 and my reason for doing the C25K project is that my partner of 6 years left me very unexpectedly. I’ve since realised I have no confidence whatsoever and I hate what I see in the mirror. I’ve never run before (apart from when I was a child) and to be honest I didnt think I could run, apparently I can haha just not for very long periods, I am absolutely dreading having to run for 90 second periods next week as 60 seconds nearly kills me now. My acheivement for this week is that I can actually run up the hill to my house which is short but quite steep and I usually get out of breath walking up it, so for me to be able to run It I am extremely proud of myself. My aim overall is to loose some weight and prove to myself that I can do anything I put my mind to. I’ve tried several times to loose weight over the years but this time I am determined to feel good about myself xx

[18Windmill Graduate]

Hello Robyn and welcome! What a lot you've had to contend with. This is a really positive step and well done for your achievement so far - I avoid slopes! People much cleverer and more experienced that me will offer lots of great advice, and especially the FAQ link. Have a lovely weekend and happy running. 👍👍👍

[BexCanRun]

Good on you! I’ve lost nearly 2 stone on slimming world which has definitely made the running easier but it makes me feel so much better about myself. Good luck on your new journey best decision you can make 🏃‍♀️

[Hidden]

Thank you for replying, yeah I’ve had a rough 6 months but I feel like running will really help me get through it. Unfortunately I can’t avoid the hill because I live on top haha xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Many of us have hills.... lots of them... as someone said to me.. just get over them Ha ha!

[Runeshadow92]

Hey Robyn. I’m in a very similar situation, hoping to boost my confidence and lose some weight In the process and just finished week 1 too. We can get through this together!!!

[Gavyboy]

Hi Robyn, I am at the same stage as you where 90 secs is long but I'm sure we will both get through it. I will start week 2 on Sunday and see what happens. Just you think about yourself now and as you go through this programme your self confidence will get better

[Hidden in reply to Gavyboy]

Im starting week 2 on Sunday Aswell, I’m sure we can push through it together x

[Mrsrachb]

Hi Robyn well done you on doing something positive and what an achievement running up that hill! I am doing slimming world and have to date lost 4stone and just started the c25k as away to get moving. Keep going you can do it 😎

[Hidden in reply to Mrsrachb]

Wow 4 stone that’s amazing, I bet your so happy. Keep up the good work x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome and well done!!

Check this post out..loads of useful advice If you have not already done so

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Slow and steady is the way..many folk running, in similar circumstances to you and we all, each and every one of us, run together and support each other

You will reap many benefits.... physical and mental and you will make some great friends in the process...

So..onward and upward and remember...

"Self-confidence is the best outfit... rock it and own it "

[Gilliano666 Graduate]

You go girl 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️💃👍

[MaddyP44]

Hey Robyn, I'm 25 (next week!) and doing this for the same reasons as you, to feel confident and good about myself.

I've just finished week 1 as well and am also absolutely dreading next week! 😂

But we can do this!!

Maddy

[Hidden in reply to MaddyP44]

I found an old picture of myself from late 2011 and it actually made me hate my current self, I know I’ll never be that slim because I was 17 haha but I’d like to get somewhat close to it, but your right maddy we can do this and we will feel good about ourselves 😄 xx

[MaddyP44 in reply to Hidden]

I did exactly the same with a picture of me at 16/17! But my mum was like "You're a woman now, you were a teenager back then." So I'm trying to remember that 😂.

[carmour1983 Graduate]

Welcome, and well done to starting this journey, you'll be amazed at how each week you surprise yourself with what you can achieve, I'm only on week 4 but to think a few weeks ago I thought I couldn't run, now I can run for 5mins.

[Hidden]

Thank you all so much for your lovely words it’s means so much to me Xx

[Katiepops Graduate]

You will amaze yourself! I thought I couldn’t run for a minute 5 weeks ago. Now I’m not phased by 5, and even had 1 mad day this week running a mile. It took me 10 minutes but mind over matter saw me through and it will do the same for you. Good luck on your journey.

[JulesG1 Graduate]

One of the best things about this programme is the confidence it gives you, both as a runner and a woman. The tougher it gets, the slower you go and somehow we all get there. There will be highs and lows and loads of support. Go girl!

[Dbbd Graduate]

When u feel like giving up just switch ur mind & focus on all the people u want to prove wrong & how great u will feel when they see how you’ve moved on in ur life . Let’s do this!!!

[Hidden in reply to Dbbd]

That’s exactly what I’m doing, I’m doing it for myself more than anything but it’s definitely there in my mind haha xx