W1R3 - Felt like I was going to die!! - Couch to 5K

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W1R3 - Felt like I was going to die!!

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HotheelsGraduate
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After suddenly having a "now or never" moment, I dragged my sorry a*se and went for my first run earlier on Sunday. I couldnt believe i survived it and took on W1R2 on Tuesday, I felt like collapsing half way through. But a small sense of achievement actually had me looking forward to W1R3 today...which I found by far the toughest as I thought I was going to die with shin splints!!!

I can't even imagine how I'm going to cope with W2 runs....!!! Having read some posts, I'm going to invest in proper running shoes this weekend, which I hope will help!!!

Eeeeks!!! Only thinking one run at a time as I cannot still fathom how I will ever get to graduation.

#tryingtostaypositive #cantfeelmylegs #my feetarekillingme

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StudentNursee profile image
StudentNurseeGraduate

Just pace yourself and just try think of how good you feel when your start improving! Every week I feel like I’m never going to be able to do the next but you somehow surprise yourself! xx

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HotheelsGraduate in reply to StudentNursee

I think I'm like you.....I have already surprised myself by lasting the whole of week 1.......lol!!!!

Thank you for your words of encouragement......definitely dine me world of good!!!

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

Slow down and you will benefit in all departments.

Enjoy the journey.

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HotheelsGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you for the links!!!! I'm lapping up all the info I can get!!!! 😊

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Jay66UKGraduate

Slow down, make shorter strides. Enjoy the rest.

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HotheelsGraduate in reply to Jay66UK

Lol!!! If i went any slower i'd be stationary!!! Honesty, a tortoise would walk faster than me.....I am so unfit!!

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furlmouseGraduate in reply to Hotheels

It's actually an unwritten rule that you have to let snails overtake you........

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HotheelsGraduate in reply to furlmouse

Lol!!!! Now you tell me!!!! 😂😂

Has definitely cheered me up!!!

Dare I say I'm looking forward to W2????!!!!!

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Gran4zGraduate

You will get to the end, we all do. For now, yes one run at a time, repeat if necessary, forget about the end just enjoy each run as it happens. We're a happy bunch here, most of us addicted to running (well I jog actually), and let us know how you're getting on. Believe me there will be good runs and not so good runs, but you will do it.

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HotheelsGraduate in reply to Gran4z

Thank you!!! It's great to get such amazing support.....for now I'm just happy I lasted week1!!!! 😅

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HotheelsGraduate

Loving the positive vibes and support here!! Thank you peeps.....!!

What else can I say except #watchthisspace 😊

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Gran4zGraduate in reply to Hotheels

Will be watching in awe as you progress 🌻

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Christianne57Graduate

Trust the program....and believe you can and you will 😊

Check out slow jogging on YouTube - that is a good pace to aim for 😊 it doesnt matter how slow you run, you'll be lapping everyone who is sat on the couch and there are no C25K Police lurking anywhere 😊

Slow and steady will get you from W1R1 through to W9R3. If I can, you can!

Kudos to you for getting up and doing your run, it was hot and tiring but you stuck with it to the end x x

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HotheelsGraduate

I'm trusting!!!! Sore legs to the core but mind is amazed and happy!!!

I'm so grateful for the support here egging me on....telling me to stick at it, take one run at a time.

You guys are amazing!!!😊

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Hotheels

It’s an amazing forum isn’t it? Choc full of friendly people adding helpful advice and humour!

I’m off on my W3R3 run tomorrow and I’m so looking forward to it. 3 Weeks ago I was a non runner, in fact I hated it. Now I’m hooked!

Very well done you for getting this far. Trust me, it’s fabulous fun and there’s no such thing as going too slow! 😀🏃‍♀️

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HotheelsGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

Wow....W3R3 sounds way out there!!!! Good on you......!!!

Talk about inspiration!!!!

Thank you!!! 😊

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Hotheels

You’ll definitely do it! It’s a great program and I can already see a difference in my stamina!

Keep us posted how you get on!

😀👍🏻🏃‍♀️

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Buddy34Graduate

Thinking one run at a time is ideal what's the point in worrying what's ahead and by that time you'll be ready for it 😊😊

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Buddy34Graduate in reply to Buddy34

Sport just realised this post was from 8 months ago😂😂

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