W1R1

[RhianCos]

Done..and it was hard! Im a 40yr old, overweight person who hasn't exercised since the pre-GCSE netball team 😂 I have always said I'm not built for running, avoiding it wherever possible... But I really need to increase my fitness and lose some weight!

[Katiepops Graduate]

Yes it is hard, but I promise you it will get easier. I’m an ex-smoker in my 50s who also thought she’d never run, but here I am on week 6! It’s all about self belief and learning about your body. What other people are doing may be too much for you or too easy. Make sure you rest between runs (maybe swim or bike but take a day away from pounding the streets). I’ve also learned that hydrating properly the day before a run is really important and if I’m struggling to slow it down. Good luck on your journey to 5k, don’t try to be Mo Farah straight away!😃

[RhianCos in reply to Katiepops]

Thank you.. good advice.. I definitely need to drink more water!

[JaneE71]

Welcome and well done for getting off the sofa, you are a runner now!!! This is a fantastic forum inclusive of all so you will find many kindred spirits here who will encourage your running journey! 🏃‍♀️🌟

[RhianCos in reply to JaneE71]

Thank you! I hope I keep it up and this forum will certainly help. X

[telford_mike Graduate]

Week 1 run 1 was the worst one for me - it just got better after that. I think the first one gives your body a bit of a shock after all those years without exercise. Keep it up, and don’t skip the rest days!

[RhianCos in reply to telford_mike]

Here's hoping! Thanks for the motivation!