Hello

[BoxSet]

I just came across the app and joined HU. I feel like I need some support in getting off the couch and putting my running shoes back on. I used to run a couple of times a week five years ago but I've hardly done anything since becoming a dad. A glass of red wine and an evening in front of the tele after a long day at work and the wee one has gone to bed seems so much more appealing.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and should answer most of your questions.

Keep us posted.

[Flowell Graduate]

You will be addicted again before you know it! That post run buzz doing something that is just about you, will hit you and you will be off.

[Jogger_Mum Graduate]

You’ll be amazed how you feel after first run . I was buzzin!!!

[Jay66UK Graduate]

If you’ve run before you know you can do it. Finding the time will be the issue - juggling parenthood isn’t easy.

Decide you really want to and it will happen.

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Couch to 5K is a great way to build a healthy level of activity back into your new life, investing in being there for your child and a good role model.

I grew up with a fitness/running obsessed parent and whilst that's healthier than most of the other options, it's still not healthy (as well as quite offputting) and I am now witnessing his inability to live a meaningful life when vigorous exercise is compromised by terminal illness (and less than vigorous still doesn't count). Everyone kept telling him what an inspiration he was, exercising into old age.