First run!

[Sassyb3]

I have just started from couch to 5k this morning. I feel slightly dissapointed as i had to miss out one if the runs..i literally couldn't catch my breath... pleeeease tell me this is normal for a newbie😩😫

[ChrisNHarriss]

Hi ! Yes it is normal.. be patient and take your time.. it’s a process. For me, my body needed to adjust and build up to it.. keep going 👍

[Sassyb3 in reply to ChrisNHarriss]

Thankyou😀

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

It’s not a problem at all. Maybe try the run again in a couple of days and take it as slow as you can. Think of snails whizzing past you, then slow it down some more! 🐌

Good luck, and you will smash this! 😀😀🐌🐌

[Sassyb3 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thankyou, love this image you have created for me 🐌..i think i was probably going slightly too fast🤔

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Sassyb3]

Haha you can join the SnailsRUs group - there are loads of us, and I’m definitely one!! 😅🐌😅

[Hidden]

Absolutely normal , well done on taking those first brave steps too 😊 you are already winning

As everyone will say run slow then slower still , the aim is to complete each run , it will take time for your body to adjust but stay strong , you can do this 😊

[Sassyb3 in reply to Hidden]

Thankyou😀..i think i was probably going bit too fast, literally first time i have done anything like this.

[Hidden in reply to Sassyb3]

It's a big learning curve but so doable ..running slow is harder than trying to run fast.. takes practise ..

This is about you so don't worry about anyone else or how fast they might be etc

You will be just fine 😀😀

[telford_mike Graduate]

Don't give yourself a hard time. You succeeded in doing the single most difficult part of C25K, which is leaving the house and getting started. Well done and keep going!

[Sassyb3 in reply to telford_mike]

Thankyou for your encouragement😀

[Ginger_runner]

Just like the others said, it's completely normal! I had a kind of same issue on my second or third run - I can't remember now! But my legs just wouldn't run any farther. But keep at it, I'm now about to start week seven and cannot believe what this app has done for my fitness. Keep at it, you'll get there! (Oh and try running downhill more than uphill!)

[Sassyb3 in reply to Ginger_runner]

Thankyou 😀..yes i was suprised at how many hills/slopes i live near 😂

[Ginger_runner in reply to Sassyb3]

I know, I had totally the same issue!

[pegasus2512 Graduate]

The hard part is over as you’ve actually started! Keep going well done

[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........and slow down!

[Sassyb3 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you..excellent advice,I am now feeling much more positive than i was this morning. Just need to convince my head that i can actually do this.