W1R1 and chuffed!

[WocknWoll]

Finally ran out of excuses and went for it tonight my first run.... ever. Officially the most exercise I’ve done since school, 60sec of running was about my limit mind my calves were burning but my breathing was a lot better than I thought it would be. Can’t believe 30mins of walking-running-walking can make me feel so chuffed with my self.

[Flaraflarkin Graduate]

Well done! Enjoy that feeling of chuffiness 😊 There's plenty more where that came from 🙌

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome and very well done you!

[oldwheezer69 Graduate]

Well done! That's the hardest run done..... Just getting out there for the first time is a real game changer! Enjoy the journey x

[Alanist Graduate]

Well done, getting started is the hardest thing. You deserve to feel chuffed with yourself, trust me it's a feeling you'll experience more and more, so enjoy it.

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That’s the worst over, it only gets better and better.....😁

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

The guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[Andyda32]

Well done I am on week 3 and it’s such a lovely feeling to be out running. Good luck

[Irish-John Graduate]

And it only gets more fulfilling as you go on

Wishing you many happy miles in your future ☺

[Scottie67]

Well done you I was just the same when I started I have just completed week 2 and getting ready for week 3 the aches get better as you go do some stretches before and after each run I'm really starting to look forward to my run days which I thought would never happen LOL again well done and keep it up it does get better

[Tallismorley Graduate]

You’re ahead of me. I’ve only got as far as downloading the app and signing up to this forum so far...

[Julessn Graduate]

Great stuff!

I’ve just finished Week 1 having, like you, never ever run before. In fact I didn’t know if I could physically lift my legs up to get to a light jog. It was a mental, not a physical barrier though.

I think it’s a marvellous programme if it can get even people like us to conquer our fears.

Onwards!

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Well done!!! It is an amazing feeling isn’t it?? I’m a newbie myself, but every run brings a common feeling. A little apprehension beforehand followed by enormous satisfaction afterwards. Graduation 🎓 must be so amazing!

[WocknWoll]

Thanks for all the support, is there an app to help you get your legs into the car when they’re aching.

Another first today as well, managed to sleep through my alarm so I’m running around more getting the kids and me ready than last nights run!

[Kjo_72]

Well done and congrats

[Madwife60 Graduate]

Well done this programme really works. 8 weeks ago I was where you are and am about to start week 9. Keep going. You can do it

[Rumour Graduate in reply to Madwife60]

Well done you. We are starting week nine on Sunday. (But we have done 30 minutes instead of 28 this week!)

[ruckinfight]

Well done I hope you enjoy it😊 that’s the hardest one

[Rumour Graduate]

Remember this first week. Remember that you are aching and that 60 seconds is a long time. Why? Because when you are on week five and you have done two lots of 8 minutes on two days and it seems to jump massively to 20 minutes for the last in week five, look back and see just how far you have come. Just how different you feel running longer to what you feel like in week one.

So on that 20 minute run in week five, look back and know "I can do it!"

[Jonno34 Graduate]

Good on yer! Keep at it it is hard work but worth it!

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Well done & welcome. You've got the hard bit over now - the first run. You won't regret it I'm sure. Good luck & keep us posted. Loads of help, inspiration & support here.

[Carlo63]

Well done I have just done week 5 a 20 min run 5 weeks ago. I was 18 stone 10 now 17 stone 11 and never run before. Don't give up you can do it good luck

[Kazbar10 Graduate in reply to Carlo63]

Well done Carlo that is a huge achievement to lose so much weight, keep at it 😀

[Carlo63 in reply to Kazbar10]

Thanks 3 more stone to go I hope lol

[Bev_Beeti Graduate]

Good for you; I was the same and this morning completed wk6 run 1 and it was ok. Trust the programme and stay positive