W1R3 - Felt like I was going to die!!

[Hotheels]

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

[StudentNursee Graduate]

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

[Hotheels Graduate 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!!!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

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.

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

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

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Slow down, make shorter strides. Enjoy the rest.

[Hotheels Graduate 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!!

[furlmouse Graduate in reply to Hotheels]

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

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to furlmouse]

Lol!!!! Now you tell me!!!! 😂😂

Has definitely cheered me up!!!

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

[Gran4z Graduate]

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.

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Gran4z]

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

[Hotheels Graduate]

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

What else can I say except #watchthisspace 😊

[Gran4z Graduate in reply to Hotheels]

Will be watching in awe as you progress 🌻

[Christianne57 Graduate]

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

[Hotheels Graduate]

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!!!😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate 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! 😀🏃‍♀️

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

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

Talk about inspiration!!!!

Thank you!!! 😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate 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!

😀👍🏻🏃‍♀️

[Buddy34 Graduate]

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 😊😊

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

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