Just started C25k

[LG92]

Time to get fit!!! Oh boy!! Definitely thought about stopping multiple times and it was only the first run. Any tips for a newbie/anyone just started to?

[Bridget007 Graduate]

Well done! You got the first one done! If you are struggling just go a bit slower you can do it! 😃

[Ang33333 Graduate]

Go slow. Slow is good!

[Adelwire]

Hi. I've just done my 1st day of week 1. Well done.

[LG92 in reply to Adelwire]

Great!! Well done Maybe we can keep motivating each other to do the next one

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Welcome. As everyone will say, go slow. No, really.

Enjoy noticing your progress as you run further than you can imagine right now - it’s an excellent programme.

[JaneSetter]

I'm with the others: go slow!

I finished W3R3 yesterday and already notice such a difference in stamina and general well-being. It's definitely worth sticking with this programme.

Main tips from me: schedule your runs into your routine, promise yourself a treat on completion - no matter how small or of what kind (edible/wearable/sensory/etc.) - and keep at it. You may well soon find you won't need a treat, as feeling great is a treat in itself!

I almost got up and went for another run this morning - unheard of 3 weeks ago.

[_SimonT_ Graduate]

You need to learn a new dance. It’s called the slow step. It goes: slow, slow, slow slow slow. 🐌

Apart from that follow the program. Enjoy. Post on here for encouragement, support, advice and banter. Good luck! 😀

[tiffj]

My music running mix is titled ‘plodding songs’ 😂. The clue to success for me is plodding x

[Bobthedog]

They are so right, good luck

[-Totoro-]

Well done on getting out there It's all been said, be kind to yourself, take it slow, music you love and just keep going. The plan is great. You can do it.

[Debsy2008 Graduate]

Slow down and enjoy!

One thing I have learnt recently is if I slow down I enjoy it!

Am on week 8 and finally understanding this programme is about endurance over time and not speed, completing the times is important and if that means going at snails pace then so be it, this is what builds up your muscles and gets you ready for the next run, trust the programme it’s extremely cleverly designed to push you but only to achievable goals.

And enjoy. Feel proud! 😃

[LG92 in reply to Debsy2008]

This is super helpful!! Thank you so much. I will make sure I stick to what you have said Well done for getting to week 8, incredible commitment😁

[Debsy2008 Graduate in reply to LG92]

Honestly week one was more of a struggle than now... not easy at all but you just learn that you can💪🏼 so you do😃 enjoy!

[Berksrover Graduate]

The key is to complete the runs, not the speed, I started the programme 2 months ago and would never have believed that I would be able to run for 30 minutes and more, but I can! And don't be afraid to ask questions, I have been given lots of help and lots of support, enjoy the ride!

[Tinker5393 Graduate]

Agree with everyone slow is the key and a lot of self belief. Plus music .and a running buddy. I have 2 more runs to go . Breathing gets easier after about 3 weeks for me. Good luck .

[Flowell Graduate]

So just in week 2 here and I have never run but some weird brain thing happens and now I can’t wait to run the next one. BUT I was running too fast and hurt a lot so I did week one twice. I wouldn’t have had too if I had the right music which keeps me slow. Spotify has running music with bpm and I am running to the slowest 130. Wish I found this earlier as would be on week three now!

[LG92 in reply to Flowell]

Just looked up the 130 bpm on Spotify, super helpful, thanks😃

[Kitt-1981]

You have done the hard part. Stepping out of your comfort zone and doing this. You've got this

[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.