New runner

[Oldyrunner]

Hi I am new to this running business only on week 2 and I dread every run please tell me it gets better??

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It gets better.

What is it that you dread? Is something hurting or is this a psychological issue?

If it's physical, try slowing down

Maybe try and change you mindset, lots of positive self talk 'I am getting out there, making good changes in my life, taking control of my health. Nothing worth having was ever easy' etc

Good luck

[KazH01 Graduate]

Hello Oldyruner - it does get better. I have just finished week 6 having NEVER run in my life. Best bit of advice is knowing that the first 5 mins of each run is always the hardest and once you break through it feels great. Something to do with getting rhythm and breathing right

[Oldyrunner in reply to KazH01]

Thank you I find once I hear the half way bell I’m more determined to get to the end! Breathing was an issue the 1st but I seem to be getting the hang of it.

[JohnTR Graduate]

I'm W2R2, so far it's a matter of motivation for me. But I get out hit the I hate this imoji face then go. I try not to get too technical or think too much about what I'm doing. As long as my running bits are faster than my walking bits I'm happy, but I have noticed I'm going farther each time so my running is getting faster, or it could be my walking.

I am growing to hate Sarah Millican but once I walk through the door at the end I hit the I really do hate this imoji and save. Roll on W2R3.

[Oldyrunner in reply to JohnTR]

Lol I find myself getting annoyed at Michael Johnson telling him to hurry up just to get to the end. No pain no gain!

[JohnTR Graduate in reply to Oldyrunner]

I'm going to change Sarah for a new buddy for W3, it's not really fair to blame her.

[misswobble Graduate]

Go slowly, no rush. Sounds like you’re doing too much. Ease up and enjoy yourself. This is not a punishment 🙂

[Running59]

It gets easy and it becomes fun

[F1ipperation Graduate]

It does get better!! You’ll feel stronger and stronger as the weeks progress and you’ll feel better. Slow and Steady and enjoy the journey 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️💪🏻The programme really does work 😉😀

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You don't have to do it, if it is causing you anguish.

Why not adopt a positive attitude, knowing that the only way to fail this programme is by heading back to the couch permanently.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and do follow the link about attitude to running.

You can do this.