Time to change

[UnfitNoMore]

Hi Guys.

46, smokes for 35 years, no exercise in 30. Can’t do a sit up, cut back on the smokes, ready to quit. I tried Nike Running Club for two weeks, but I can’t advance with it as I can’t run for the minimum 10 minutes required. So I spoke to my local marathon runners, and they said their running club had couch to 5k groups all the time. So here I am! I can run for one minute... hopefully I can do that multiple times.

Going out tomorrow for week 1 run 1. I will not smoke tomorrow, I will graduate, and I will run a marathon. Marathon Du Medoc appeals to me for some reason :D. I’ve trained for the wine drinking but, now I have to get my butt running.

Just thought I’d say Hi to all of you newbies or graduates... we got this!

[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.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks... and thanks for link.

[Flaraflarkin Graduate]

Hi!! And welcome aboard!! 👋

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Thanks

[Dougalucy Graduate]

Well done on deciding to start C25K... you can do it.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Dougalucy]

Thanks... got this

[Dizzysmum17 Graduate]

You’ll be great! Well done for starting and good luck 👍 🏃👏

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Dizzysmum17]

Thanks... luck I’ll need tomorrow, after that it’s about efforts. Don’t wish, work!

[Marko5]

Good luck. I just started running on Tuesday. It’s a great program to follow and have really enjoyed it so far. You got this!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Marko5]

Thanks

[ccarter100 in reply to Marko5]

Welcome!

[Denovo]

Well done.

In my experience, smoking and running definitely don't mix, so you've got a great motive to give up the former!

I gave up smoking ten years ago. I really notice when I run or even walk fast past someone who is smoking in the street that for a minute or so after it becomes far more difficult to keep going.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

I’ll watch out for that. I have been using a meditation app and it has stop smoking sessions, I expect to do it about 20 times tomorrow! I will not light up though, no matter what.

My excuse for years was Bobby Charlton smoked a pack a day at his peak... now I’m thinking how good would he have been if he hadn’t?

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Well done. Committing to change is the first step. You can do this! 👍💪😁

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks, no matter how slow I am, I’m thrashing the ones sat on the sofa!

[Jelon Graduate]

Happy running tomorrow - sounds like you’ve definitely got this 😊

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Jelon]

Thanks... taken me longer to get my head right than the running plan I now face... may take me longer, but I will get to that graduation

[Susietirzah78 Graduate]

Good luck!

[ccarter100]

Welcome!!! You can DO this. Follow the program, stay slooooow, and follow the tips. Snails R Us 🐌

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Welcome! Now that’s what I call a declaration! Brilliant! 😁 Good luck, relax, go slow and enjoy every minute! ❤️

[Equi-geek Graduate]

Good luck today! Week 1 was hard for me, but I found myself hooked and got through to graduate last week. Read the advice from Mentors and Admins and listen to your body - it will have a good winge at you - but the ‘rest’ days should be sufficient repair time. If not, just take an extra repair day - no problem

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Equi-geek]

Congrats on graduating... and thanks for the good luck

[Tinker5393 Graduate]

Go for it. I gave up nearly 2 years now . I do vape though. Give it a try unless you can give up all together.

Good luck and enjoy.

[Pancakes Graduate]

Go for it - it’s tough but so rewarding! Use the group for support - it got me through and I graduated! I never thought I would! Believe you can and you will! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Pancakes]

No smokes, first run done and fun... and it rained and was 59F instead of the 80 we’ve been having... which made me smile as I got out of the car.

[ccarter100 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Great job!