First time for everything

[SamanthaClare92]

Going for my first run ever tonight! Let’s see how this goes 😂🙈🏃‍♀️

[AnnieW55]

Welcome. Just take it slowly and steadily, think snail and you will be fine. Come back and let us know how it went.👍

[Crittermad Graduate]

If you haven’t run for a long time (20+ years in my case) don’t be surprised if you find running 1 minute a real struggle- we all did (and was surprised in my case - had no idea how unfit I was)

Despite that we came out the end of the programme being able to run for 30mins

Keep it slow - if you can’t breathe you are going too fast

The programme works! Best of luck! 🏃🏻‍♀️

[Starpumpkin Graduate]

Me too!!! 😂😂😂 Hopefully I won't fall into a hedge lololol!!

[SamanthaClare92 in reply to Starpumpkin]

😂😂 oh god same 🙈 xx

[SamanthaClare92]

Thank you guys! If I really struggle with the 1min run should I try and push through It or go into a walk and then do it again?xx

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to SamanthaClare92]

If you’re struggling Samantha just slow down! Try to perform the slowest jog known to mankind! You will be doing enough don’t worry! Remember slooooow! Im sure it’s going to be a great experience! Let us know. ❤️

[KazH01 Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Haha I remember posting a few weeks how horrified I was when a man walked passed me!! No matter though I have endured and might be slow but I’m out there. Take all the advice about slowing things down and building up your stamina

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to KazH01]

That’s exactly right KazH01! I’ve had a couple of elderly performing artists on my runs! One performing a bionic woman and another a moonwalker! Didn’t care, I found it humorous! And after feeling so good afterwards “Don’t care, I’m out there”, became my mantra! Smile, wave, say good morning, because you’re a runner! 😁😁😁❤️

[telford_mike Graduate]

Try to push through it, but remember: Keep. It. Slow.

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Welcome. Enjoy. They’ve said everything else that needed saying.

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Brilliant Samantha! Well done for getting started. It’s a great programme and we’re here to support you. Go for it! Have fun! 😁❤️

[Warb81 Graduate]

Yay! Good luck with your run and let us know how you got on!

[Lillybeth30mins Graduate]

Good luck, and well done for starting. LX

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[RunBrianRun Graduate]

Well done and good luck!

[Robert_IS_a_Runner Graduate]

Welcome - keep us posted on how you get on.

[SamanthaClare92]

I’m so disappointed in myself guys 😞 only managed 20mins of it, couldn’t take anymore. How pathetic is that!xx

[Dexy5 Graduate in reply to SamanthaClare92]

It is so hard to run 60 seconds to start with. Treat this as a practice run and And do it again in a few days and go really slowly. You will do it.

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to SamanthaClare92]

Not pathetic at all. Put it down as a dry run, rest tomorrow, try again Thursday?

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to SamanthaClare92]

Samantha it’s the first step and you’ve taken it! You were off the couch and out for 20 mins. Have a rest day and then give it another go. Well done. ❤️

[KN25 Graduate]

Just keep at it and don’t beat yourself up. Running for 3 minutes the first time nearly killed me and I just thought what a pathetic mess I am lol. I stuck with it and tonight I did w7 r1 which was 25 minutes solid running. 7 weeks ago I would never have believed I could do it and I really think it’s mental as much as physical. Good luck and I know you can do it

[SamanthaClare92]

Thank you guys! I’m not going to let it get me down, going to do it every other day. I smoke too which doesn’t help so going to ring pharmacy in the morning and get some patches sorted I think xx

[Crittermad Graduate in reply to SamanthaClare92]

Keep trying - you will progress. If you don’t manage a run (different to finding it hard - we all do!) treat it as a practice and try again after your rest day - take the programme at your own pace - you are only competing with your previous couch sitting self. You did 20 mins more today than yesterday 👏👏👏

[Cazzajambo in reply to SamanthaClare92]

I smoke too all be it less now than in April. I want to stop smoking but for me atm I'm concentrating on running n my diet. I make sure I don't smoke for at least an hour before running which helps with my breathing. I smoke less generally when I'm out and about rather than being stuck in the house.